But Tokyo scrapped the meeting after the US asked Japan to boost defence spending to 3.5 per cent, higher than its earlier request of 3 per cent, according to three people familiar with the matter, ...
Day 4: Nayeem Hasan’s Five‑for and Shadman’s 76 Give Bangladesh Commanding Edge in Galle
Bangladesh moved into a commanding position in the first Test against Sri Lanka as Day 4 concluded at the Galle International Stadium. A sensational five-wicket haul by off-spinner Nayeem Hasan and a composed 76 from Shadman Islam left the visitors leading by 187 runs with seven wickets in hand, setting the stage for a dramatic final ...
Bad news for anti-India Yunus as Bangladesh court allows Sheikh Hasina to…, property of Hasina’s family…
A total of 100 cases are registered against Hasina in Bangladesh. She has been accused of serious corruption and genocide charges. Sheikh Hasina was overthrown after the student movement in August 2024. Sheikh Hasina took power in Bangladesh in 2008 and was accused of crushing the opposition and committing corruption while in government.
Superb India close on 359-3 against toothless England – as it happened
England face India in the first Test at Headingley - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.
Nepal’s public debt exceeds Rs 2.65 trillion, currency depreciation adds Rs 73 billion burden
One major contributor to the rising debt burden is the depreciation of the Nepali rupee. The exchange rate climbed from Rs 134 to Rs 138 per US dollar, which added an additional Rs 73 billion to the ...
NPC, ministries urged to make policies in view of Nepal’s graduation from LDC next year
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has urged the National Planning Commission (NPC) and thematic ministries to design and implement plans and programmes that ...
Nepal authorities lift restrictions on organising protests in Kathmandu
The order issued on May 31 prohibiting sit-ins, hunger strikes, protests, public gatherings and demonstrations within the Ring Road areas of Kathmandu has been withdrawn effective from June 19 ...
U.S. Unleashes “Largest Ever” Sanctions Blitz Against Houthi Financial Lifeline
In its most significant blow yet to the Iran-backed Houthi movement, the United States today announced a sweeping set of sanctions targeting a vast network of illicit traders and shipping facilitators ...
US Treasury Targets Houthis in Yemen with Sanctions
The US on Friday said it has taken its single largest sanctions action to date against Yemen's Houthi militias, a key Iranian ally, by imposing sanctions on four people, 12 entities, and two ships ...
World Bank Grants Yemen $30 Million to Support Education and Digital Payments
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Executive Board of the World Bank has approved a new US$30 million grant for Yemen to strengthen digital financial infrastructure and ensure access to basic education for ...