COLOMBO — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has earmarked 5 billion rupees (approximately $16.6 million) to finance the upcoming parliamentary election, a cabinet spokesperson announced Tuesday.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the all…
CAIRO – Mongolia’s State Great Khural, the country’s unicameral parliament, launched its first autumn session on Tuesday in Ulan Bator, focusing on comprehensive economic reforms.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the session is significant as it i…
BEIJING — China has emerged as the leading contributor to global economic growth from 1979 through 2023, according to a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the report details China’s rapid economi…
CAIRO – Albania’s economy expanded by 4.06 percent in the second quarter of 2024, continuing its positive growth trajectory compared to the same period last year, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT).
According to Namibia Pre…
VIENTIANE — Laos has announced a comprehensive set of trade and trade-related actions planned for 2024 to 2030, aimed at facilitating the nation’s graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by 2026, marking a significant transition aimed at …
CAIRO – On Tuesday, the first day of China’s weeklong National Day holiday, the country’s rail sector is poised to manage an anticipated 21 million passenger trips, marking a significant surge in travel activity.
According to Namibia Press Agency, C…
DHAKA — The Bangladeshi government has announced an extension of the international bidding deadline for numerous offshore oil and gas exploration blocks until December, aiming to accommodate the preparatory needs of potential international bidders.
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CAIRO – A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Southeast Sulawesi province in Indonesia on Tuesday afternoon, according to the country’s meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency. The earthquake occurred deep beneath the seabed and d…
CHENNAI — Approximately 600 employees of Samsung Electronics and their union members were detained by police in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, during a protest on Tuesday, as they pressed for better wages and union recognition.
According to Namibia Press Agen…
LONDON—A recent report from the UCL Institute of Health Equity has highlighted the significant role of structural racism in perpetuating health disparities among ethnic minorities in London.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the study emphasizes th…