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Opinion | Will Bangladesh Emerge As South Asia's New Power Player?
Bangladesh's election marks a welcome break from the past. The embrace of democracy is a hopeful sign, but the result also shows how deeply entrenched dynastic politics are in the nation of more than 170 million.
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Polio Campaign Proves Ineffective In Pakistan As Nearly 1 Million Children Remain Unvaccinated
Nearly one million children were missed and more than 53,000 families refused vaccination during Pakistan's latest nationwide polio campaign, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of eradication efforts, a report h
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80% Of Bangladesh's Health Budget Is Wasted, Says General Secretary Of Private Hospital
Bangladesh's healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector's public spending.
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India And Sri Lanka Collaborate For Better Health Technology Assessment
The five-day India-Sri Lanka workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a significant strategic milestone in bilateral healthcare diplomacy and HTA knowledge exchange, underscoring India's commitment to supporting regi
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Indian-Origin Adviser Rewarded Over Trump's "India-Pakistan Truce" Claim
Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role in "India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations" following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.
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From Pepsi To McDonald's, US Giants Face Swadeshi Heat Amid Trump Tariffs
A wave of anti-US sentiment has gripped India since US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on the South Asian nation. The tariffs on India, which were slapped due to its purchase of Russian oil, are among the highest in the world.
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Trump Names Close Political Aide Sergio Gor As India Ambassador
President Donald Trump on Friday nominated close political aide Sergio Gor as ambassador to India, also naming him as an envoy to negotiate across South Asia.
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Why South Korea's New Leader May Be On A Collision Course With Donald Trump
The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy "pragmatist". He says he is driven by South Koreas national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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What's Behind Rise In South Korea's Birthrate, Lowest In World?
South Korea's birthrate, the lowest in the world, rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, as more couples tied the knot after pandemic delays, and as policy efforts to incentivise companies and Koreans to embrace parenthood start to pay off.
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Opinion | Will Bangladesh Emerge As South Asia's New Power Player?
Bangladesh's election marks a welcome break from the past. The embrace of democracy is a hopeful sign, but the result also shows how deeply entrenched dynastic politics are in the nation of more than 170 million.
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Polio Campaign Proves Ineffective In Pakistan As Nearly 1 Million Children Remain Unvaccinated
Nearly one million children were missed and more than 53,000 families refused vaccination during Pakistan's latest nationwide polio campaign, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of eradication efforts, a report h
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80% Of Bangladesh's Health Budget Is Wasted, Says General Secretary Of Private Hospital
Bangladesh's healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector's public spending.
-
India And Sri Lanka Collaborate For Better Health Technology Assessment
The five-day India-Sri Lanka workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a significant strategic milestone in bilateral healthcare diplomacy and HTA knowledge exchange, underscoring India's commitment to supporting regi
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Indian-Origin Adviser Rewarded Over Trump's "India-Pakistan Truce" Claim
Ranjit 'Ricky' Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role in "India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations" following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.
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From Pepsi To McDonald's, US Giants Face Swadeshi Heat Amid Trump Tariffs
A wave of anti-US sentiment has gripped India since US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on the South Asian nation. The tariffs on India, which were slapped due to its purchase of Russian oil, are among the highest in the world.
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Trump Names Close Political Aide Sergio Gor As India Ambassador
President Donald Trump on Friday nominated close political aide Sergio Gor as ambassador to India, also naming him as an envoy to negotiate across South Asia.
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Why South Korea's New Leader May Be On A Collision Course With Donald Trump
The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy "pragmatist". He says he is driven by South Koreas national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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What's Behind Rise In South Korea's Birthrate, Lowest In World?
South Korea's birthrate, the lowest in the world, rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, as more couples tied the knot after pandemic delays, and as policy efforts to incentivise companies and Koreans to embrace parenthood start to pay off.
