October 16, 2025

IMF Lowers Bangladesh Growth Forecast to 4.9 Percent for FY26

Dhaka: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic forecast for Bangladesh, projecting a growth rate of 4.9 percent for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26), a decrease from its earlier estimate of 5.4 percent. This adjustment comes as part …

Mombasa Residents Hold Candlelight Vigil to Mourn Raila Odinga

Mombasa: Hundreds of Mombasa residents on Thursday thronged the streets to mourn and celebrate the life of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose death has drawn an outpouring of grief across the country and beyond.

According to Kenya News Agency…

Pakistan’s Textile Exports Increase by 5.62% in Q1 of FY 2025-26

Islamabad: Pakistan’s textile exports in the first quarter of the current 2025-26 fiscal year rose by 5.62 percent compared to the same period last year, as reported by officials from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.

According t…

No Casualties Reported After 6.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Indonesia

Jakarta: No casualties or major damage have been reported after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Papua province on Thursday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the quake’s epicenter was located …

Pedro Leads Flamengo Rout of Botafogo

Rio de janeiro: Striker Pedro scored one goal and set up another as Flamengo secured a 3-0 away win over Botafogo in Brazil’s Serie A on Wednesday. Flamengo opened the scoring in the 40th minute when Pedro ran onto Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s pass and fi…

Dubai Aims to Enhance Economic Cooperation with China

Dubai: Senior officials from the Emirate of Dubai have expressed interest in stepping up business and investment ties with China. Officials from Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and the Dubai Future District Fund shared their commitment to strengtheni…