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Heifer International launches campaign to amplify women farmers' voices in Asia

Kathmandu, March 27 -- Heifer International has launched a regional campaign, "She has a story to tell. Are you listening?", aimed at elevating the voices and leadership of women farmers across Asia. ... Read More


Whose war is it anyway?

New Delhi, March 27 -- Where unnecessary, uncalled-for wars go, the current one tops the list. This is what fragile egos and hollow men achieve - bloodshed, tension, shortage. The US-Israel versus Ira... Read More


Bangladesh faces $4.8 billion energy shock as Middle East crisis sends fuel prices soaring

India, March 27 -- Bangladesh's annual fossil fuel import bill is projected to surge by $4.8 billion, marking a 40 percent increase from 2025 levels, amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to ... Read More


Deputy PM meets with leaders of UN, leading US corporations

New York, March 27 -- Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 25 had meetings with heads of leading fintech institutions and investment funds, including KraneShares, Stellar Developmen... Read More


Malaysia explores nuclear power as Middle East war drives up energy costs

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 -- The Malaysian government is exploring the potential of nuclear power as a strategic response to the global energy crisis sparked by the US-Israel war against Iran and the subseq... Read More


Reliance shares tumble 4.6%, m-cap erodes Rs.88,000 crore as windfall tax returns amid oil surge

New Delhi, March 27 -- Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), the country's most valuable company by market capitalisation, came under severe selling pressure on Friday, 27 March, slipping 4.60% to ... Read More


The good news is, the reins are in our hands: Wknd chats with Stockholm Water Prize winner Kaveh Madani

India, March 27 -- What does it mean for a region to run out of water? It's a bit like financial bankruptcy, says Kaveh Madani, director of the United Nations thinktank on water, the UN University In... Read More


Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

New Delhi, March 27 -- Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto cho... Read More


Sunamganj lawyers arrested, sent to jail over 'Joy Bangla' slogan

Dhaka, March 27 -- An act of homage has turned into legal trouble in Sunamganj, where two lawyers have been taken into custody after shouting "Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu" while paying floral tributes... Read More


Wall Street slips as US delays strike on Iran's energy infra, Alphabet dips 1.2%, Meta Platforms falls 1.7%

New Delhi, March 27 -- Major stock indices on Wall Street slipped this Friday as the ongoing Middle East conflict persisted, even as the United States deferred its timeline for potential strikes on Ir... Read More