Rescue teams rushed to search for survivors along the border of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, where homes of mud and stone were levelled by the midnight quake, killing nearly 800 …
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures 2,800
KABUL >> One of Afghanistan’s worst earthquakes killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities said on Monday, as rescuers struggled to reach remote areas due to rough mountainous …
Bhutan’s steps toward regulated cryptocurrency use and digital payments
Bhutan, a small Himalayan nation, is grabbing attention with its bold moves in digital money. It holds 12,062 Bitcoins, collected since 2020, ranking it as the world’s third-largest country owning …
Bhutan’s Mid-Tier Hotels Struggle Amid Oversupply and Slow Tourism Recovery
In Bhutan, hotels are facing one of their toughest chapters. A three-star property in Thimphu, once designed for international guests, now offers rooms for Nu 2,500 a night with meals—less a strategy, …
Timor-Leste to scrap MP pensions, SUVs after protests
Timor-Leste’s parliament cancels lifetime pensions and a $4.2M SUV plan for MPs after student-led protests in Dili. The decision marks a victory for citizens in one of Southeast Asia’s poorest nations …
the Republic of Armenia
The rapporteur clarified that the issue concerns the post office building located on Republic Square. The endorsement of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs was presented by Hayk Tsirunyan.
Man who firebombed East Bay locations over Palestine sentenced to 20 years
An East Bay man convicted of firebombings that targeting the University of California, Berkeley and the Oakland federal building last year in support of Palestine was sentenced to nearly 20 years in …
Chairman of Durham-based foundation among 2 charged in fraud investigation, police say
Two people face charges related to fraud in connection with a Durham-based foundation, police said on Wednesday. According to the Durham Police Department, officers issued …
Courtney Jordan Foundation founder, another executive face fraud charges: Durham PD
Durham police have charged two people with allegedly obtaining property by false pretenses and felony conspiracy in connection with fraud related to the Courtney Jordan Foundation.Warrants are out for …
Durham police charge two in CJF America fraud investigation
Nicholas Gallardo, the company’s CFO, and Courtney Jordan, the company’s founder, are charged with obtaining property by false pretenses and felony conspiracy in connection the the foundation, also …