After working in Pakistan for 26 years, tech giant Microsoft has decided to close its direct operations in the country. The company told TechCrunch that it is moving to a new model, where it will ...
China unveils ambitious plans for its nuclear power capacity — here’s what you need to know
China has been making massive strides. China unveils ambitious plans for its nuclear power capacity — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down.
Thirteen Myanmar junta aircraft shot down since coup
Thirteen Myanmar junta aircraft, worth around US$170 million in total, have been shot down by the anti-regime forces since the 2021 coup. The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allies have shot ...
Iran’s Khamenei attends first public event after weeks of war with Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on July 5, after reports he was in a "secure location" since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel
Visiting a cafe in Iran at the former U.S. embassy site
NBC News’ Richard Engel orders an Americano at a cafe located on the grounds of the former U.S. embassy in Iran, the site where a hostage crisis and diplomatic standoff began after the compound was seized in 1979.
Turkey sends firefighting aircraft to Syria as wildfires rage on both sides of the border
ISTANBUL — Turkey sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring Syria as Turkish firefighters battled a blaze on their side of the border and one person was reported dead in the country’s west.
Turkey records 761 fires in 10 days as whole villages razed in Izmir
Turkey has recorded 761 fires over the last 10 days, around a quarter of all blazes this year, government figures showed on Sunday. As of Sunday, all of them have been extinguished or brought under control,
No presence of militancy in Bangladesh: Home adviser
There is no presence of militancy in Bangladesh, and no form of extremism exists in the country, said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. He also ...
Bangladesh Gears Up for Free and Fair Elections Amid Challenges
The Bangladesh Ministry of Home Affairs is making 'necessary preparations' for a free and fair election, according to Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. The government aims to curb mob violence ...
Tourism and Hydropower Lift Bhutan, But Youth Migration Demands Bold Reforms
Bhutan’s economy is recovering strongly, driven by services and hydropower, but faces rising fiscal pressures and a widening youth migration crisis. The exodus to Australia reflects limited domestic ...