US announces additional $30 million aid for flood victims in Pakistan
An Oxfam report noted that the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan this year directly affected at least 33 million people, costing over $30 billion.
South Asia
Saudi Arabia to sign security cooperation with Bangladesh: Foreign ministry official
This agreement will see enhanced cooperation between the two countries in capacity building, skills development and exchange of visits of security personnel.
India seeks greater share of satellite launch market
This consolidates India’s attempts to occupy the void created in the global commercial satellite launch market as customers steer clear of Russian launch vehicles.
Pakistan expresses ‘solidarity’ with Saudi Arabia after US criticism over oil cut
Opec+ had earlier this month agreed to reduce two million barrels per day from November at a meeting in Vienna — a move that angered the US.
Now that the state has finally acknowledged rising militancy, it must adopt a coordinated approach
After months of ambivalencey, the state has had to confront the inevitable and finally come up with a coherent response, resolving to push back firmly against terrorism and…
Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting over debt crisis
The meeting is expected to focus on measures to reduce debt payments and postpone repayment deadlines, among other related steps.
Keep your promise of Rohingya repatriation: Momen to Myanmar
Despite assurance from the Myanmar side, not a single person was taken back over the last five years, said the foreign minister.
Hasina-Bolkiah meet: Two countries agree on energy collaboration
The development comes at a time when Bangladesh is looking for alternative sources of energy amid the spike in fuel prices and supply chain disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine…
China serious about implementing Teesta Project: Chinese envoy
He also said China found the project very important after Bangladesh formally proposed it.
China Pakistan Economic Corridor symbolizes Chinese vision of world prosperity: Pakistan president
He also said as the Silk Route brought East and West closer through trade, the CPEC will also promote the worldwide linkages.