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Uzbekistan Showcases Reforms at ADB Annual Meeting in Samarkand
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (314+ words) Samarkand (TDI): Asian Development Bank's 59th Annual Meeting officially opened on Monday in Samarkand, bringing together more than 4, 000 participants from over 100 countries under the theme "Crossroads of Progress: Advancing the Region's Connected Future." The forum has provided a major platform for…...
US to Close Peshawar Consulate, Shift Operations to Islamabad
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (349+ words) Islamabad (TDI): United States Department of State has announced the phased closure of the US Consulate General Peshawar, shifting all responsibilities for the region to the US Embassy Islamabad. In a statement released on Wednesday, the State Department said the…...
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Refuses Resignation After Heavy Electoral Defeat
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (281+ words) New Delhi (TDI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign after her party, the All India Trinamool Congress, suffered a major defeat in state elections in West Bengal. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Banerjee said she…...
The Future of Freelancing in Pakistan
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (256+ words) In recent years, freelancing has emerged as one of the most transformative economic opportunities for Pakistan. At a time when traditional employment markets are struggling to absorb a rapidly growing youth population, digital freelancing has opened a new avenue for…...
Majority of Pakistanis See US-Iran Mediation Role as National Victory, Survey Finds
1+ day, 57+ min ago (345+ words) A majority of Pakistanis view their country's recent diplomatic role in easing tensions between the United States and Iran as a significant national achievement, according to a new survey that points to rising public confidence. The poll, conducted by Ipsos…...
China Begins Construction of 500 MW Wind Farm in Kazakhstan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (371+ words) Astana (TDI): China Energy Engineering Group has begun construction of a major wind power project in Kazakhstan, marking a significant step in the country's push toward renewable energy. The 500-megawatt wind farm is being developed by a Kazakh'Chinese joint venture,…...
How Domestic Pressure Shapes Indonesia's Bargaining Power
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) Moreover, the issue is not merely a technical problem; rather, it is a systemic failure in international coordination. In the implementation of Hajj, many aspects cannot be handled by Indonesia alone but are under the authority of Saudi Arabia. Therefore,…...
ADB Issues First Disaster Relief Bonds for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (333+ words) Manila (TDI): Asian Development Bank has issued its first Disaster Relief Bonds (DRBs), also known as catastrophe bonds, to help Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan respond more quickly to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. The announcement was made on Sunday,…...
Hormuz Closure and El Ni'o: Asia's Catastrophic Supply Strain
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (469+ words) Bangkok (TDI): Asian countries are navigating a high-stakes intersection of geopolitical tensions and extreme weather patterns that threaten to destabilize regional economies. Following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran on 28 February 2026 triggered by military strikes from…...
US-Iran Talks Progress with Pakistan's Mediation: Araghchi
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (348+ words) Tehran (TDI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that talks between Iran and the United States are moving forward with the support of Pakistan, even as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking late Monday, Araghchi…...