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Prof Yunus seeks Mahathir's support for Bangladesh's ASEAN membership

Tokyo, May 29 -- Tokyo, May 29 (UNB) - Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to assist Bangladesh in its bid to become a member of the As... Read More


Liberia: From Farm to Market: Digital Platform Connects Women Farmers to Buyers

Monrovia, May 29 -- When scrolling through the UN Women and Orange Foundation-supported "Buy from Women digital platform, the faces of four Liberian women farmers appear. Fifty-six-year-old Gertrude K... Read More


Makiplago unveils mega pavilion for MIHAS 2025 to connect halal SMEs with global markets

PETALING JAYA, May 29 -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 will feature the largest-ever pavilion dedicated to connecting Malaysia's halal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with... Read More


Pakistan powers bitcoin push using 2,000MW surplus energy

Pakistan, May 29 -- Pakistan has taken a major leap in the world of digital finance by launching its first government-backed strategic Bitcoin reserve. The announcement was made by Bilal Bin Saqib, Sp... Read More


Peacekeeping in UN missions a constant challenge: Salehuddin

Dhaka, May 29 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said that peacekeeping in the UN Mission is an immensely challenging task due to adverse environments, unfamiliar climates, and cultura... Read More


Trump tells Netanyahu to hold fire on Iran amid hopeful nuclear talks

Pakistan, May 29 -- US President Donald Trump revealed he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Iran, emphasizing that such action could disrupt ongoing nuclear negotiations. ... Read More


Did India sign nuclear deal with Pakistan under pressure from the US? Congress, BJP exchange jibes

India, May 29 -- The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have exchanged jibes at one another in relation to the 1988 nuclear deal signed between India and Pakistan. As per BJP MP Nishikant Dubey,... Read More


Majority of Malaysians support higher cigarette taxes, Merdeka Center survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- Two-thirds of Malaysians support higher cigarette taxes, provided they are implemented in a moderate and predictable manner, according to a survey conducted by the Merdeka Cent... Read More


Names of 68 government colleges changed

Dhaka, May 29 -- The interim government has changed the names of 68 government colleges previously named after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and members of her family. The education ministry's... Read More


Pakistan's Trade Deficit with Middle East Widens to $11.73 Billion Amid Rising

Pakistan, May 29 -- Pakistan's trade deficit with Middle Eastern countries widened by 9.89% to $11.731 billion during the first ten months of the current fiscal year (July-April FY25), compared to $10... Read More