In 2021, Bangladesh, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay joined the NDB. The bank claims to be working independently without any political strings, and has further pledged to support development initiatives in developing countries in the Global South. It has made its key tasks including investing in the economy through concessional loans, t
Beijing in the disputed South China
“I believe this is a strong message to the People’s Republic of China of strengthening cooperation among first island-chain nations,” Ona told BenarNews. On Monday, Ishiba joined Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden for a three-way phone call during which they discussed regional security and their co
BLA stated its Majeed Brigade
While claiming responsibility for the attack on its media channel Hakkal, BLA stated its Majeed Brigade carried out the blast in which it claimed 47 personnel were killed and more than 30 sustained injuries. BLA ‘spokesperson’ Jeeyand Baloch said the convoy included personnel from MI 309, FC SIU, FC 117 Wing, FC 326 Wing, FC 81 Wing, and retire
The Atlantic Monthly also cited
The Atlantic Monthly also cited the work of economist Justin Wiltshire to delve into the impact of Walmart on communities. He compared communities with a Walmart store to those where Walmart had attempted to open a store but was thwarted by local opposition. Wiltshire’s research found that Walmart’s arrival not only disrupted the existing retai
in an encounter with the Security
On January 12, 2025, at least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a forest in the Indravati National Park area of Bijapur District in the Bastar Division. Based on specific inputs about the presence of Maoists in the jungle area of the National