DHAKA: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for "complete security" at polling centres for the country's general elections set to take place in February 2026, stressing the need to make the polls "free,
Amazon sellers linked to Pakistan’s exploitative garment factories: A disturbing glimpse into forced labor and wage theft
A report by Labour Behind the Label exposes widespread labour abuses in Pakistans garment factories supplying Amazon sellers. Workers face forced overtime, wage theft, and poor conditions, while weak ...
Abductions, conversions, child labour: Pakistan’s own rights body exposes abuse of Christian, Hindu children
Government-backed report uncovers forced conversions, child marriages, bonded labour and school discrimination, raising questions over state will to act ...
India will decide oil imports based on national interest, says Venkaiah Naidu amid US tariffs
Naidu said India is moving fast and gaining worldwide recognition, with some countries being “envious” of the nation’s growth.
In India, Immigration Raids Detain Thousands and Create a Climate of Fear
Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.
India Can Replace Russian Oil – But At What Cost?
Indian refiners could technically operate without Russian crude, but doing so would trigger billions in additional import costs, erode refining margins, and disrupt distillate-heavy output, analysts ...
CATL suspends production at China lithium mine for three months, Bloomberg News reports
Contemporary Amperex Technology has suspended production at a major lithium mine in China's Jiangxi province for at least three months, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with ...
Chinese state media says Nvidia H20 chips not safe for China
Nvidia's H20 chips pose security concerns for China, a social media account affiliated with China's state media said on Sunday, after Beijing raised concerns over backdoor access in those chips.
Armenian Government Seeks To Facilitate Property Takeovers
Raising concerns among local and European legal experts, the Armenian Justice Ministry has drafted legislation that would make it easier for private developers to acquire real property against the ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai real estate insights 2025: What are GCC property investors prioritising in H2?
Off-plan developments lead buyer demand: GCC investors are increasingly attracted to off-plan projects thanks to flexible payment plans and promising capital appreciation. Hotspots such as Arjan, ... ( read original story ...)