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The strained future of the US-UK “special relationship” in a changing world

Bangladesh, April 30 -- For decades, the phrase “special relationship” has been used to describe the unusually close political, military, and intelligence ties between the United Kingdom a... Read More


Lebanon cannot guarantee any peace deal while Hezbollah keeps its weapons

Bangladesh, April 30 -- Lebanon stands at a familiar yet increasingly unforgiving crossroads. Once again, the country is being drawn into the gravitational pull of regional conflict, external bargaini... Read More


Japan says it is 'nearing moment' for action as yen sinks to weakest level since 2024

TOKYO, April 30 -- Japan's finance minister hinted strongly today that Tokyo was close to intervening in the market to support the yen, after the currency slipped to its lowest level against the dolla... Read More


Insurgency-era victims urge visiting UN special rapporteur not to back transitional justice process

Kathmandu, April 30 -- As Bernard Duhaime, the UN Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice, Reparations and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence, prepares to visit Nepal in June, a group of conflict victims has u... Read More


Haj Pilgrims To Pay Rs.10K More As Airfare Rises

Srinagar, April 30 -- New Delhi- The airfare for Haj 2026 has been increased by Rs.10,000 per pilgrim, with the Haj Committee of India attributing the hike to a sharp rise in global Aviation Turbine F... Read More


'Can't get a job anywhere else': Trump blasts Powell staying on Fed board

New Delhi, April 30 -- US President Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell Wednesday after the central bank head said he would stay on as a governor. "Jerome 'Too Late' Powell... Read More


Latest in Middle East war: Lebanon condemns Israel, oil hits four‑year high, Trump warns 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'

PARIS, April 30 -- The latest developments in the Middle East war: Lebanon slams Israel Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the "continuing Israeli violations" in south Lebanon, saying they wer... Read More


ASEAN Secretary-General Attends Special Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council to Address Global Challenges and Safeguard Regional Resilience, via videoconference

Jakarta, April 30 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today joined ASEAN Economic Community Council Ministers at the Special AEC Council Meeting, chaired by H.E. Ma. Cristina A. Roque, S... Read More


Indian conservationists win Whitley Awards for work on threatened wetland species

New Delhi, April 30 -- Indian conservationists Barkha Subba and Parveen Shaikh have won the prestigious 2026 Whitley Awards for their work in protecting the habitat of the Himalayan salamander and con... Read More


ASEAN Secretary-General Attends Special Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting to Address Global Challenges and Safeguard Regional Resilience, via videoconference

Jakarta, April 30 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today joined ASEAN Economic Community Council Ministers at the Special AEC Council Meeting, chaired by H.E. Ma. Cristina A. Roque, S... Read More