Speaking at the UN Security Council's Arria-Formula meeting on "Unlocking the Potential of Science for Peace and Security," Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, underscored the critical role of scientific advancements in fostering peace and security.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are menacing ships on the high seas
The Houthis have wreaked havoc against international shipping in the Red Sea and are showing they can still attack ships that try to avoid the area.
Watch: Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone
Houthi rebels in Yemen on Friday said that they had shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone in Marib province, which is controlled by supporters of the country's internationally recognized but exiled ...
Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of western town
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group on Saturday claimed its fighters had seized control of a town in western Rakhine state, in what would be another blow to the junta.
Tough job ahead for former top cop now set to be Vietnam’s new president; main job to calm down investors
Vietnam's Communist Party has nominated public security minister To Lam to be the country's new president, state media said Saturday, after his predecessor resigned as part of a sweeping anti-graft ...
Philippine economy maintains positive trajectory
THE Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) serves as a critical indicator of economic health, capturing the sentiment and performance across the manufacturing, services and retail/wholesale sectors. From ...
Report: Bangladesh tops Asia with 40% gender gap in mobile internet usage
A recent report reveals that Bangladesh has the highest gender gap in mobile internet use among Asian countries, with a gap of 40%. Besides, women in Bangladesh are lagging far behind in receiving ...
What Are the Prospects for Reviving India-Pakistan Trade?
India-Pakistan trade has been especially difficult since 2019. What would it take for the neighbors to overcome present barriers to trade?
India to contribute 30% of global GDP growth between 2035-2040: Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, G20 India Sherpa and former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog, addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Business Summit 2024 in New Delhi, expressed confidence in ...
Why Indian retail pharmacy sector is on a growth trajectory
As the market share of organised players is increasing in India, the retail pharmacy sector is expected to expand. The pharmaceutical analysts have indicated that the sector's growth outlook remains ...