Port Louis: Police in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island’s former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in […]
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Opinion: Is This The Birth Of A 'Post-Aid' World?
Since President Donald Trump’s January 25 executive orders slashing US global aid commitments, the world of development assistance has been thrown into turmoil. It has […]
Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM
“Despite the progress, women still make up only one-third of the global scientific community and face significant barriers in funding, publishing and leadership roles in STEM,” […]
Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Proposes Creation Of Makhana Board in Bihar
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, introducing key initiatives to support economic growth and inclusivity. One of the major announcements was the […]
Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her eighth consecutive Union Budget for 2025 on Saturday. Before the presentation, Ms Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati […]
From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation
“Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins economic growth, education, healthcare, and gender equality,” […]
Wall Street’s Big Hope Is Trump Pulls His Punches on Immigration
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies would likely have devastating effects on Corporate America’s growth and earnings, but investors haven’t been perturbed yet – largely because […]
Mexico Builds Temporary Shelters To Prepare For Mass Deportations From US
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico: Mexican authorities have begun constructing giant tent shelters in the city of Ciudad Juarez to prepare for a possible influx of Mexicans […]
Why China Might Need Rest Of The West More With Trump Back In White House
Donald Trump has a knack of antagonising and confusing China. During his first presidential campaign, he accused China of “raping” the US through unfair trade […]
China Says Population Fell For Third Year In A Row In 2024
Beijing: China said Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth […]
