An increasing number of important Russian energy firms have secured Chinese credit ratings. They include Atomenergoprom JSC, an affiliate of Rosatom; top LNG supplier Novatek, whose recently ...
‘Donald Trump realised he was wrong about India…’: Ex-diplomat on US President’s softened tone
US Donald Trump, while speaking at the White House, had said that India-US ties remain strong despite occasional differences.
Palestine Action window poster is legal ‘because it’s not in public’
A former Labour councillor’s window poster in support of Palestine Action has been declared legal because it is “not in public”. ( read original story ...)
890 people arrested at Palestine Action protest yesterday – including 17 on suspicion of assaulting police officers
The Metropolitan Police has said 890 people were arrested at a protest against the banning of Palestine Action as a terror group on Saturday - including 17 on suspicion of assaulting officers. ( read original story ...)
India’s iconic Parsi magazine to shut after 60 years
After 60 years, Parsiana will shut this October due to dwindling subscribers, lack of funds, and no successor to run it. The news has saddened not just subscribers but also those who knew of the magazine's legacy.
Trump’s snarky takedown of Russia and India cozying up to ‘deepest, darkest’ China
Trump had already used the joint appearance to bash the brutal dictators of China, Russia and North Korea for conspiring against the US.e
Bangladesh’s economy slowly expanded for 11 straight months: PMI
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell 3.2 points in August to 58.3 amid weaker performances across manufacturing and services, according to a report released by the MCCI and Policy Exchange ...
Indonesia launches CRISP project to build climate-resilient, inclusive communities
The Ministry of National Development Planning of Indonesia (Bappenas), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), launched the Climate ...
Bangladesh on the cusp of a fintech boom, if challenges addressed
Experts are calling to tackle regulatory, cybersecurity, and inclusion challenges as Bangladesh's fintech industry enters a transformative era.
Sustainable finance: From compliance to opportunity
Bangladesh pioneered sustainable finance early on, yet much of it stayed symbolic. The next challenge is scale, innovation, and inclusion ...