H5N1 bird flu can cause severe illness in humans. Experts warn it spreads from animals, not people, but can turn deadly if untreated. Watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and breathlessness.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign USD 2 billion investment agreement
The document was signed by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijan's Minister for Economy Mikayil Jabbarov in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. Aliyev and Sharif witnessed the signing ...
Kazakhstan reports remarkable growth in interbank clearing system for 5M2025
The interbank clearing system (ICS) processed 31.5 million electronic payment messages totaling 5.8 trillion tenge in the first five months of 2025, marking a 41.2 percent increase in messages and a ...
Calls mount for structural reform in Thailand
Structural reforms, deregulation and a cohesive national vision are needed to help Thailand navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, prominent figures from government, industry and academia ...
India ranks among top world’s most equal societies, says World Bank report: What does it mean?
India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank.
India ranks among top world’s most equal societies, says World Bank report: What does it mean?
India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank.
India now among world’s most equal nations, ahead of US and China: World Bank
The World Bank's Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief reports that 171 million Indians were lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023.
Iraq’s top court to resume work after president retires amid controversy
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top court was set to resume work Monday after nine judges who had tendered their resignations in recent weeks returned to work following the retirement of the court’s president ...
Iraq Power Grid Suffers Capacity Cut as Iran Gas Supply Slumps
Iraq’s electricity grid lost around 15% of its generation capacity after gas supplies from neighboring Iran were more than halved on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to energy shocks ...
What’s Behind South Korea’s Surging New Births?
Births have risen for 10 consecutive months, but the world's lowest fertility rate remains far below replacement levels.