Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $239 mn
Islamabad, June 28 - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that its foreign exchange reserves had decreased by $239 million due to external debt repayments.
Bangladesh PM sends tasty mango, hilsa fish, ‘rasgulla’ to Tripura CM
Agartala, June 27 - As part of a goodwill gesture, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, like in previous years, sent mango, hilsa fish, sweets to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday as a gift.
Philippine troops kill 7 suspected rebels in clash
Manila, June 27 - Seven suspected rebels have been killed in a clash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Philippine military said on Thursday.
SL thanks India, key bilateral creditors for finalising $10 billion debt deal
Colombo, June 26 - With a major move to turn around the country's worst-ever financial crisis, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanked India and other key bilateral creditors for finalising a debt restructuring deal valued at a combined $10 billion.
After the Indo-Pacific, India, US to focus on cooperation in the Indian Ocean
Washington, June 26 - India and the United States are now turning towards the Indian Ocean as their next frontier of cooperation across a wide suite of issues from trade to security, drawing upon the "trust and confidence" they have developed working together
Indonesia unveils suspicious transactions linked to general elections
Jakarta, June 26 - The Indonesian authorities have uncovered a series of suspicious transactions totalling 80.12 trillion rupiah (around $4.87 billion) linked to the country's 2024 general elections.
Afghan govt spokesman to lead delegation to UN talks in Doha
Kabul, June 26 - Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman of the Afghan caretaker government, will lead a delegation to the third round of UN-convened talks on Afghanistan, an official said.
Deadly heat wave in Karachi, around three dozen unexplained deaths alarm agencies
Karachi, June 26 - Pakistan’s Karachi, hit by extremely hot weather is grappling with an unforeseen crisis even as locals battle waves of heat strokes in the past two days, leading to a spike in the number of deaths.
India dismisses Pakistan’s attempt to raise Kashmir issue as ‘baseless, deceitful’
United Nations, June 26 - India has dismissed Pakistan’s attempt to inject Kashmir into a discussion of the workings of the Security Council as an undignified misuse of the General Assembly forum.
China: Torrential rain continues to lash middle, lower reaches of Yangtze River
Beijing, June 25 - Heavy rainfall will continue to batter a large portion of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, weather forecasters said on Tuesday, with floods occurring in several rivers.
Pakistan does not believe in perpetual hostility with India, says Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
Islamabad, June 25 - Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called on the Modi 3.0 regime to work towards a sober reflection on the future of bilateral relations between the two nuclear-powered neighbours.
Bangladesh PM Hasina calls on President Murmu before wrapping up India visit
New Delhi, Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before wrapping up her State visit to India on Saturday evening.
60 foreign nationals held in Afghanistan’s jails
Kabul, A total of 60 foreign nationals have been held in prisons in Afghanistan, a local media outlet reported on Saturday.
US-British coalition conducts 4 airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, The US-British coalition conducted four airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province, the media reported.
US expert calls for S.Korea’s inclusion into G7, touts its ‘trustworthiness’
Washington, A prominent US expert has made an emphatic call for the G7 to consider its membership expansion to include South Korea, touting the Asian democracy's "trustworthiness," performance and potential role to add diversity to the club of the world's leading industrialised nations.
Bangladesh to receive $900 mn World Bank financing for sustainable growth
Dhaka, June 22 - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects totalling $900 million to help Bangladesh strengthen fiscal and financial sector policies and improve urban infrastructure and management to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient growth.
Five troops killed in terror attack in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 22 - Five troops were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a military statement said.
India committed to realising Bangabandhu’s vision of stable and progressive Bangladesh: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's commitment to realising Bangabandhu's vision of a stable, prosperous and progressive Bangladesh while asserting that New Delhi will continue to give the highest priority to its relations with Dhaka.
ADB approves $250 million loan to Pakistan for sustainable investment
Islamabad, June 22 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement for a 250 million US dollar policy-based loan to assist Pakistan's sustainable investments in infrastructure and services through public-private partnerships.
Sheikh Hasina receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan
New Delhi, June 22 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.