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Prime Minister receives UN Resident Coordinator

Mongolia, April 30 -- Prime Minister of Mongolia Uchral Nyam-Osor received UN Resident Coordinator Jaap van Hierdenand the leadership of UN specialized agencies on April 29... To Read the Full Story ... Read More


Deferring Bangladesh's LDC graduation: Proposal forwarded to UN body for consideration

Dhaka, April 30 -- A proposal seeking an additional three-year transition period for Bangladesh's graduation from the category of Least-Developed Countries (LDCs), following a letter from Prime Minist... Read More


King Charles shows, Britain's still got it!

Dhaka, April 30 -- If you're looking for a masterclass in diplomacy then at this moment, there's no need to listen to politicians, but look somewhere else -- the English royalty! If you are one of th... Read More


EU expects FTA to increase investments into Philippines

Hanoi, April 30 -- The European Union (EU) expects investment flows into the Philippines to rise significantly once a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) is concluded, as current EU investment in the... Read More


Russia to stay in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit won't disrupt cooperation

Afghanistan, April 30 -- Russia said it will remain in OPEC+, expressing hope the UAE's exit will not undermine cooperation or stability in global oil markets. Russia says OPEC remains crucial after ... Read More


Viral clip of 'emaciated' Malayan tiger in Japan sparks renewed concerns over welfare of Malaysian animals abroad (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- A viral social media post showing a visibly underweight Malayan tiger in a Japanese zoo has stirred concern among Malaysians, intensifying debate over the welfare of Malaysia... Read More


US Fed holds rates at 3.5%-3.75% amid dissent from four officials, flags Middle East tensions adding uncertainty

New Delhi, April 30 -- The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in the range of 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent at its latest policy meeting, even as four officials dissented and ongoing dev... Read More


Investment climate in Bangladesh faces eight key barriers

Dhaka, April 30 -- Bangladesh's investment climate is being vitiated by a mix of bureaucratic delays, policy uncertainty and rising business costs, making it harder for both local and foreign investor... Read More


Trump-Putin 90-Minute PhoneCall: Iran's 11 Tonne Uranium Stockpile in Spotlight, Russia Offers Help Amid Rising Nuclear Concerns

India, April 30 -- A fresh geopolitical development has put Iran's nuclear programme back in global focus after a high-level phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The 90-minute conversat... Read More


Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

New Delhi, April 30 -- Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more... Read More