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Nepal's Economy to Grow at 3.85% in 2025-26, Below Decade Average
Nepal's economic growth projected at 3.85% for 2025-26, below the decade average. Agriculture and global conflicts pose risks to the remittance-dependent economy.
New IMF Conditions Add to Pakistan's Financial Woes
IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pakistan's $7 billion EFF programme, including SEZ tax reforms and transparency measures, amid economic fragility.
Maialen Beloki Named New Director of San Sebastian Film Festival
Maialen Beloki, deputy director since 2016, will succeed Jose Luis Rebordinos as director of the San Sebastian Film Festival in January 2027.
Bangladesh Begins Fuel Loading at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Bangladesh begins fuel loading at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, aiming for 300 MW grid connection by August. Third South Asian nation to generate nuclear power.
BJD MP Sasmit Patra Urges US-Iran De-escalation, Warns of Wider Conflict in West Asia
BJD MP Sasmit Patra calls for US-Iran de-escalation and second-round talks, warning that demanding Iran's nuclear surrender could draw in China and Russia.
Rajnath Singh Boosts Kyrgyz Defence with IT, Shooting Range Projects
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces completion of IT infrastructure for Kyrgyz Armed Forces, including wargaming software, and progress on a containerised shooting range.
Nepal Protests China’s River Wall Construction on Border
Nepal protests China building a safety wall on the Bhotekoshi River at the border, citing violation of a 1963 boundary protocol and risk of river course changes.
Indian SF Mentor African Troops in Urban Combat at Flintlock 2026
Indian Special Forces mentor Guinean troops in urban combat drills at multinational exercise Flintlock 2026 in Ivory Coast and Libya.
South Korea and Singapore Launch Talks to Upgrade Bilateral FTA
South Korea and Singapore start negotiations to upgrade their bilateral FTA, focusing on supply chains, green economy, and aviation to deepen economic ties.
Afghanistan Faces Loss of 25,000 Female Teachers, Health Workers by 2030: UNICEF
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose over 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 due to restrictions on girls' education and women's employment.
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung Urges Mutual Respect with Allies Amid Frictions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasizes mutual respect and principles in resolving pending issues with traditional allies, amid diplomatic frictions over intelligence sharing and defence.
Trump Rejects Iran’s New Peace Proposal Over Nuclear Concerns
US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Iran's latest peace proposal, which seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the blockade.
IndiGo Resumes Direct Delhi-Guangzhou Flights, Boosting India-China Air Links
IndiGo resumes direct flights from Delhi to Guangzhou, marking restored India-China air connectivity. Air China also boosts Beijing-Delhi services thrice weekly.
Iran Thanks Russia for Diplomatic Support Amid US Tensions
Iranian FM Araghchi meets Putin in St Petersburg, thanks Russia for supporting diplomacy as US-Iran tensions escalate. Russia pledges support for peace.
K-pop Album Exports Hit Record $120 Million in Q1 2025
South Korea's K-pop album exports surge 159% to a record $120 million in Q1 2025, with the US overtaking Japan as the top market.
US Warship Intercepts Iran-Bound Tanker, Escalating Maritime Tensions
US destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker M/T Stream near Malacca Strait. Tensions rise as US enforces blockade and rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal.
Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz Spark Engagement Buzz: "He Is Completely Smitten"
Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz spark engagement buzz as Zoe wears a prominent ring. Insider says "he is completely smitten" and wants to start a family.
Seoul Stocks Top 6,700 on Tech Rally Ahead of US Earnings
Seoul stocks briefly top 6,700 driven by tech shares ahead of US M7 earnings. KOSPI surges 31% in April amid AI optimism and eased Middle East tensions.
Iran-Russia Strategic Partnership Deepens Amid Regional Flux, Says FM Araghchi
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Tehran-Moscow ties show "depth" of strategic partnership amid regional flux, after talks with Putin and Lavrov in St Petersburg.
China's Missile Threat Drives US 'Golden Dome' Defense Overhaul
China's expanding missile arsenal forces US Pentagon to develop new 'Golden Dome' layered defense against hypersonic and long-range threats.
South Korea Urges Swift Action on North Korea's Nuclear Threat
South Korea's envoy calls North Korea's nukes the most urgent challenge to nonproliferation, urging Russia to halt military cooperation with Pyongyang.
Rubio: Iran Deal Must Block Nuclear Weapon Sprint
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says any Iran deal must 'definitively prevent' Tehran from sprinting towards a nuclear weapon, as new framework proposes Strait of Hormuz reopening.
Trump Set to Reject Iran's Latest Peace Plan Over Nuclear Concerns
President Trump is unlikely to accept Iran's latest peace plan to end the war, as concerns over nuclear enrichment and diplomatic pressure persist, per CNN.
US Senators Push to Close Loopholes in Buy America Rules for Infrastructure
New bipartisan bill aims to close loopholes in Buy America rules, ensuring US tax dollars support American manufacturers and not foreign adversaries like China.
US Commander Warns China Threatens Taiwan Amid Iran War Costs
Admiral Paparo highlights China threat to Taiwan, warns US missile stocks depleted by Iran war, impacting Indo-Pacific deterrence.