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Acting Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai (second left) and deputy head of China’s National Development and Reform Commission Liu Sushe (third) after signing the cooperation framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy of PM's Secretariat

A Fading Vision: Why China’s Belt and Road Initiative Is Stalling in Nepal

The ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), heralded as China’s grand strategy to reshape global connectivity, is faltering in Nepal. Despite the high-profile visit of Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to

13 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Russian Journalists Union Criticizes UNESCO Report for Omitting Attacks on Russian Press

MOSCOW — The Russian Union of Journalists has issued a formal letter to UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, condemning the omission of Russian journalists from the organization’s recent report on press safety, “Safety

12 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Tax Fraud Charges Loom Over Maldives’ Largest Guesthouse Operator

Malé — The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has referred the owners of Kani Hotels, the country’s largest guesthouse business, to the Prosecutor General’s Office on charges of intentional tax evasion. The

12 Dec, 2024

MALDIVES

Sectarian Violence Surges in Pakistan’s Kurram District, Deepening Shia-Sunni Divides

ISLAMABAD — Sectarian violence has engulfed Pakistan’s Kurram district, where deadly clashes between Shia and Sunni groups have left more than 130 people dead in recent weeks. Despite repeated calls for calm

11 Dec, 2024

WORLD

In Race for 6G, India Emerges as a Key Global Player in Telecom Innovation

NEW DELHI — As the global telecommunications landscape rapidly evolves, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the next technological revolution: 6G wireless networks, a breakthrough technology promising to redefine connectivity

11 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Global Life Expectancy on the Rise, With Maldives Poised for Remarkable Gains

Global life expectancy is steadily increasing, driven by technological advances, better standards of living, and improved healthcare. By 2050, the global average is expected to rise from 73.4 to 77.2 years, but

11 Dec, 2024

MALDIVES

Maldivians’ Shadowy Role in Levant Conflict Resurfaces Amid Regime’s Fall

HENVEIRU, Malé — In the dimly lit living room of a house in Henveiru ward, steeped in whispered histories of crime and extremism, women gather after the Maghrib prayer. Their purpose is

10 Dec, 2024

MALDIVES·WORLD

Maldives Faces Growing Concerns Over Security Gaps, Policy Inconsistencies in Key Institutions

Malé, Maldives — Concerns are mounting over the Maldives’ failure to secure and manage its strategic institutions, as lawmakers highlight systematic ignorance of prescribed policies and inconsistent governance. Despite no major incidents

10 Dec, 2024

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Indian Tourists Make History Again, Transforming Sri Lanka’s Economy

COLOMBO—Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is on a promising trajectory, with the country inching closer to its ambitious target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals for 2024. The latest data from the Sri Lanka

10 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Even You, Brutus? India Slams U.S. Over Alleged ‘Deep State’ Interference

New Delhi, In an unusual and pointed move, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious concerns about the United States’ involvement in media reports critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

09 Dec, 2024

WORLD

December 2024 - Page 3

A Fading Vision: Why China’s Belt and Road Initiative Is Stalling in Nepal

Russian Journalists Union Criticizes UNESCO Report for Omitting Attacks on Russian Press

Tax Fraud Charges Loom Over Maldives’ Largest Guesthouse Operator

Sectarian Violence Surges in Pakistan’s Kurram District, Deepening Shia-Sunni Divides

In Race for 6G, India Emerges as a Key Global Player in Telecom Innovation

Global Life Expectancy on the Rise, With Maldives Poised for Remarkable Gains

Maldivians’ Shadowy Role in Levant Conflict Resurfaces Amid Regime’s Fall

Maldives Faces Growing Concerns Over Security Gaps, Policy Inconsistencies in Key Institutions

Indian Tourists Make History Again, Transforming Sri Lanka’s Economy

Even You, Brutus? India Slams U.S. Over Alleged ‘Deep State’ Interference

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