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IMF Approves $1.1 Billion Loan Tranche to Pakistan

April 30, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate release of the final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout to Pakistan. This decision comes as Pakistan struggles to overcome one of the worst economic crises in its history, ..

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India and UK held meeting on Electric Propulsion for Navy

April 29, 2024

India and the United Kingdom are engaged in discussions on sharing technical expertise and experience in maritime electric propulsion systems to meet the future requirements of Indian warships. The two countries are also exploring a training agreement to enhance cooperation ..

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China’s Share in India’s Industrial Goods Imports Rises

April 29, 2024

Over the last 15 years, China’s share in India’s imports of industrial goods has increased  from 21% to 30%, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This growth in imports from China has outpaced India’s overall ..

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Dubai Approves World’s Largest Airport Terminal

April 29, 2024

Recently, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the approval of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The project, estimated to cost 128 billion ..

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WHO’s New Global Malaria Strategy for 2030

April 29, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled an ambitious new operational strategy to accelerate progress against malaria and achieve the disease elimination targets outlined in the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030. What is global status of Malaria? Malaria remains a ..

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WHO Amendments to International Health Regulations (2005)

April 29, 2024

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that its member states were close to agreeing on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) aimed at better preparing the world for future public health emergencies. About International Health ..

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China Launches Shenzhou-18 Mission

April 27, 2024

Recently, China launched the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft carrying a three-member crew to its orbiting Tiangong space station. The mission is part of China’s ambitious space program, which aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft lifted off ..

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Armenia and Azerbaijan Move Towards Normalizing Ties with First Border Marker

April 24, 2024

Armenia and Azerbaijan have placed the first border marker, following a bitter conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Experts from both countries are working on demarcating their boundaries as part of the peace process. The two nations are working towards a ..

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