Beijing Poised to Become an International Platform for Cross-Border Economic and Trade Cooperation
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held in Beijing next month. As a major national-level platform for China’s high-standard opening up, this year’s fair…
Barefoot Mother Wins Marathon in a Saree to Fund Daughter’s Education
Maharashtra, September 2, 2026: A 47-year-old woman from Maharashtra has won a marathon after running barefoot in a saree, with the prize money earmarked for her daughter’s education. Ramabai Ranveer,…
Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation from India, China and US After Devastating Floods
KATHMANDU, September 2, 2026: Nepal has called for climate compensation from major greenhouse-gas-emitting countries following devastating floods that reportedly killed more than 1,000 people, with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal arguing…
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Exit from Parliament Six Weeks After Leaving Downing Street
September 1, 2026: Former British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as a Member of Parliament, ending his 11-year career in…
Bangladesh and China Ready to Launch Diplomacy and Defense Dialogue
Dhaka, 31 August 2026:Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on State Minister-1 for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at the Foreign Ministry…
British High Commissioner calls on State Minister for Foreign Affairs
Dhaka, 31 August 2026:The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, H.E. Ms. Sarah Cooke, paid a courtesy call on Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign…
Hundreds of Foreign Tourists Missing in Nepal Floods, Including 275 Indians
KATHMANDU, August 30, 2026: The number of foreign tourists reported missing after devastating flash floods in several parts of Nepal continues to rise, with hundreds of people from different countries…
Boat Carrying Around 270 Passengers Sinks Off Northern Cyprus, Rescue Operation Underway
A boat carrying around 270 passengers sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus on Sunday, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation for people who remain missing or in distress.…
More Than 20 Missing After Flash Flood Hits Grand Canyon
August 31, 2026:More than 20 people are unaccounted for after a flash flood swept through parts of the Grand Canyon in the U.S. state of Arizona, prompting an extensive search…
UNHCR Cuts 2027 Budget by 16% as Global Displacement Nears Record High
August 31, 2026: The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, is preparing to cut its 2027 budget by 16% and eliminate around 3,500 positions, even as the number of displaced people…