Thousands of South Korean medical students are set to return to classes after a 17-month long boycott, the Korean Medical Association has announced. Trainee doctors walked out to oppose government ...
Indian Army denies ULFA-I claim of drone strike on Myanmar camp
ULFA-I alleged that the Indian Army had launched cross-border drone strikes on its base in Myanmar in the early hours, killing 19 cadres and injuring another 19 ...
Thailand’s DTV digital nomad visa proves a runaway success, 1 year on
Drawn by its affordable healthcare, robust infrastructure and vibrant lifestyle, Grassin settled in the city in 2023 and eventually qualified for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) – a long-stay scheme introduced a year ago to lure digital nomads and revive Thailand ’s post-pandemic economy.
Iran is losing its stranglehold over Iraq
H E WAS KILLED by an Israeli air strike in Lebanon last year. Yet the face of Hassan Nasrallah, formerly the boss of Hizbullah, is still plastered on posters all over Baghdad, Iraq’s capital.
Bangladesh Trying Sweeten Ties? Yunus Sends Haribhanga Mangoes For PM Modi
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, has initiated 'mango diplomacy' with India, weeks after the Foreign Ministry said New Delhi was willing to discuss all issues ...
Bangladesh’s Surge in Mob Violence: An Alarming Trend
In Bangladesh, the recent brutal mob killing of scrap trader Lal Chand alias Sohag has led to a nationwide crackdown and arrests. The incident has highlighted issues of law and order amid rising mob ...
UAE surpasses Japan, Sweden in tech funding as late-stage investments fuel surge
Dubai-based firms dominated the funding landscape, accounting for 93% of total capital raised, with Abu Dhabi trailing as a distant second. Notably, two companies secured funding rounds over $100m ...
Orange Jordan empowers youth by sponsoring job fairs at several universities
Orange Jordan expressed its pride in sponsoring these events as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Jordanian universities. The company highlighted the importance of giving students exposure to ...
China’s Rare Earth Power Play in Myanmar: A Pursuit of Economic Interest Amid Political Unrest
Nearly half of the world’s heavy rare earths come from Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Kachin State, where China maintains access despite global efforts to find alternative sources ...
Thailand faces $6B export loss amid potential US tariff hike
Thailand could lose up to 200 billion baht (US$6.14 billion) in export value this year if the U.S. imposes new tariffs ranging from 25%-36% on Thai goods, according to a forecast from the University ...