In its desperate bid to contain air pollution, Bangladesh is implementing the “polluter pays principle” (PPP) starting 1 July this year, making it mandatory for industries to conduct round-the-clock emissions monitoring.
Indonesia was ruled by Hindu kings for centuries then how did it become world’s largest Muslim country? Explained here
The relations between India and Indonesia are thousands of years old. Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, but at one time it was influenced by Hindu and Buddhist kings.
India and Indonesia Forge Defence Ties with Missile and Aircraft Carrier Talks
India and Indonesia are set to negotiate a BrahMos missile deal while Jakarta shows interest in India’s expertise in building aircraft carriers. The deal requires Russia’s approval, as the BrahMos is …
India briefs Indonesia on BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles ahead of proposed deal
India and Indonesia are finalizing a $450 million deal for BrahMos supersonic missiles, enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. Indonesian defense of …
India, Indonesia call for code of conduct in South China Sea
India and Indonesia have pitched for a “full and effective” code of conduct in the South China Sea in accordance with the relevant international laws amid China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in …
Fossils found in China may add a new branch to the human family tree
This week, meet a big-brained ancient human relative, hear a meteorite as it lands on Earth, spot a tiny kangaroo-like marsupial, and more.
Why the Thailand-Myanmar border became a hub for fraud gangs preying on Chinese nationals
The recent rescue of kidnapped actor Wang Xing has highlighted the transnational criminal networks that thrive in the region.
Snow returns to northern Vietnam for first time since 2022
Snow has returned to the mountainous villages of Meo Vac District, northern Ha Giang province, for the first time since December 2022, as temperatures dipped to 2–4 degrees Celsius.
I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust
Nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka grew up in Japan, where some of the world’s longest-living people live. She shares her favorite healthy Costco items that she trusts and “can’t live …
Bangladesh: 700 inmates remain at large after escaping in Bangladesh’s August jailbreaks
Bangladesh saw several incidents of jailbreaks during the troubled time in late July and early August, with a major one being in central Narsingdi district near Dhaka, where 826 prisoners fled.