Bangladeshs Awami League on Thursday slammed the Muhhamad Yunus-led interim government for not commemorating the 50th death anniversary of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, Friday …
Bangladesh struggles to keep energy transition on track
Bangladesh’s transitional government set new ambitions for renewable energy growth, but sees little action on the ground.
Investigating fire at Russia oil refinery and verifying India flood footage
We’ve been collating material since first thing following reports that a Russian oil refinery is on fire following an apparent drone strike overnight. Russian local officials say the blaze was caused …
US warns of additional tariffs on India if Trump-Putin peace talks fail
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Washington could increase secondary tariffs on India. He said the decision would depend on the outcome of President Donald Trump’s meeting with …
India’s JSW Cement gains 4% in debut with a $2.38 billion valuation
(Reuters) -Shares of JSW Cement debuted 4% higher on Thursday valuing the firm at $2.38 billion as investors looked past broader market jitters to back the company’s capacity expansion plans and push …
India stock benchmarks open flat; US-Russia talks eyed
India’s equity benchmarks were flat on Thursday as investors stayed cautious ahead of Russia-U.S. talks on the Ukraine war, which could have ramifications for U.S.-India trade negotiations.
China’s petrochemical sector set to expand even as losses deepen
A key segment of China’s petrochemical sector is set to expand by almost half between now and 2028 even as growing competition in the broader refining sector slashes profits.
Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary on different dates
Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates.
Myanmar Military Chief Calls for Heightened Security Ahead of Election
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar’s military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall in central Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025.
Myanmar junta air strike on stranded convoy kills eight: residents
YANGON: An air strike on a Myanmar civilian supply convoy trapped between junta troops and anti-coup rebels battling outside its second largest city killed at least eight people, two locals said …