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Europe’s deforestation ban facing more pressure
Beef Central
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July 23, 2025
EUROPE’S ban goods linked to deforestation is facing more pressure from within the continent, with 18 of 27 European countries writing to the European Commission calling for significant changes to the legislation. The letter follows a resolution...
Bangladesh, Pakistan pledge joint efforts against drugs, terrorism
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed their commitment to work together to combat drugs and terrorism. The commitment was made during a courtesy call by Pakistani Home Minister, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, and Pakistan Cricket Board...
Rohingya Power Struggles Before the UN Conference
The Diplomat
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July 22, 2025
When the Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC) unveiled itself on July 13, Bangladeshi and other news sites obligingly reproduced its press release almost word for word. The self‑described “most inclusive and unified platform ever” promised to...
Journey through Bangladesh’s green heart to world’s longest beach
Sabah
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July 23, 2025
What began as an idea to explore the world's longest beach turned into a fabulous tour of beautiful tropical green, pastoral landscapes criss-crossed by rivers, wonderful cuisine and an exciting shopping scene. Surprising start I arrived in Dhaka...
School witnessing silent transformation
The Arunachal Times
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[Bengia Ajum] NGISSA, 17 Jul: A Government Primary School here in Longding district, located near the Indo-Myanmar border, is witnessing a silent transformation due to the effort of one Ganchai Wangsa, the chairman of the School Management...
8 Most Popular Fruits in the World: Best-Selling Summer Staples
Tempo.co
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July 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Determining the most popular fruits worldwide is possible by analyzing the vast global production of these healthy commodities. While some countries are limited to growing specific fruits due to their climate, others make the...
From MiG to mayhem: How China’s F-7 fighter jets became a liability for Bangladesh
The Economic Times
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July 22, 2025
Bangladesh Fighter Jet Crash: A Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) combat jet crashed into a bustling school in Dhaka on Monday, leaving at least 27 dead, including the pilot, and injuring over 170 others, in a chilling reminder of the risks posed by...
500 tonnes aid foods to be destroyed after USAID shutdown
New National Star
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July 17, 2025
Nearly 500 tonnes of high-energy biscuits meant to feed tens of thousands of malnourished children in Afghanistan and Pakistan will be incinerated after expiring in storage, a senior US official confirmed Wednesday. The loss comes months after...
Korea’s LIN to merge with real estate boutique, enters Asean
Law.asia
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July 23, 2025
South Korean law firm LIN, with more than 150 attorneys, has announced a merger agreement with boutique outfit Daeji Law Firm, specialising in real estate, which is expected to be completed by the end of September. “The purpose of the merger is to...
Agri and processed foods exports rise 7% to $ 5.9 billion in Q1
Financial Express
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India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products have commenced on a brisk note in the current fiscal, with shipments rising by over 7% on year to $5.96 billion in April-June 2025. Performance in Key Agricultural Commodities The rise in...
The BR International Trade Report: July 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 22, 2025
Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, and geopolitical risk issues impacting businesses domestically and abroad....
Safe zones designated for fishing trawlers amid bad weather
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 17, 2025
Safe places are designated for onshore and offshore fishing boats to take shelter when they encounter severe weather conditions during the monsoon fishing season 2024-2025, according to the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture,...
CBM sells $1.2M on 16 July
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 17, 2025
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) sold US$1.2 million that were purchased from companies working on a Cut-Make and Pack basis to edible oil companies on 16 July. CBM announced on 15 July that it would pump $33 million into the fuel oil industry....
Ahom Valour Makes Its Way Into NCERT Textbooks In Step Towards Honouring Assam’s Legacy
News18
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 16:13 IST The Ahoms, who migrated in the 13th century from Mong Mao (in present-day Myanmar) to Brahmaputra Valley, laid the foundations of one of the most enduring and effective dynasties In November 2022, Assam CM...
Nation can help South Asia build road to prosperity
China Daily Global
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A train enters the Dohazari-Cox's Bazar railway station in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, in November, 2023. The Dohazari-Cox's Bazar railway, jointly built by Chinese companies and Bangladesh's Max Group, was inaugurated on Nov 11, 2023, to bolster...
MoTC Dy Minister receives Russian trade delegation
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 17, 2025
Deputy Minister U Lu Mon of the Ministry of Transport and Communications received a delegation led by Mr Konstantin Kanarev, Trade Representative of the Russian Federation to Myanmar, at the Ministry of Transport and Communications yesterday...
Manipur Naga bodies serve 20-day ultimatum to Centre on FMR, fencing
Nagaland Post
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July 22, 2025
A joint delegation of Manipur based Naga CSOs met Governor Ajay Kumar Balla in Imphal’s Raj Bhavan on Tuesday and reiterated their demand related to Free Movement Regime and border fencing. During the meeting, the joint delegation submitted...
China-Linked Scam Centers Targeting More US Victims: Report
Newsweek
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July 22, 2025
Asian scam centers are cheating Americans out of billions of dollars a year while enjoying at least the implicit backing of elements in the Chinese government and the threat posed by the "pig-butchering" fraud gangs is growing, a U.S....
Rubio Meets Wang in KL, Says Good Chance of Trump-Xi Talks
Asia Financial
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July 11, 2025
America’s top diplomat Marco Rubio said on Friday his talks with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi were “positive and constructive,” despite bilateral tension over the Trump Administration’s tariff onslaught. The US Secretary of State was in...
China’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals could work to India’s advantage
Scroll.in
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July 21, 2025
Around 80 years ago, in an assertive move, India had imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth-rich monazite sands to the US. As one of the largest global producers of rare earth minerals at the time, New Delhi’s actions caused...