In a groundbreaking move, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD Auto, has announced its collaboration with Tesla to accelerate the production of EVs and reduce reliance on petrol-powered cars. Despite being rivals in the race to become the world’s largest EV manufacturer, the two companies are uniting to drive industry-wide change. ### A Shared…
The Bangladesh government is reportedly considering withdrawing three major rail projects, valued at over $800 million, from the Indian loan-funded portfolio due to slow disbursal of funds and prolonged implementation delays. The Economic Relations Division (ERD) is exploring alternative financing options as the delays have already led to additional funding requirements of nearly $770 million….
As US President Donald Trump prepares to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting Tuesday, China is gearing up to retaliate. According to China’s state-controlled Global Times, the country is planning countermeasures against the newly announced US tariffs, potentially escalating the trade war between the world’s top two economies. China is reportedly targeting…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Russia, describing it as a “failure for everyone” without detailed security guarantees. Following Zelenskyy’s stance, the United Kingdom has distanced itself from a truce proposal floated by French President Emmanuel Macron. During the European leaders’ summit in London on…
Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has stressed the necessity of maintaining good relations with India, citing the interdependence of the two countries. In an interview with BBC Bangla, Yunus acknowledged that propaganda has led to some conflicts between the nations but emphasized efforts to overcome misunderstandings. Yunus’s remarks come ahead of the Bimstec Summit…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to mend ties with U.S. President Donald Trump following their heated exchange in the Oval Office. Speaking to the BBC, Rutte revealed that he had spoken to Zelenskyy twice after the White House meeting, advising him to rebuild his relationship with the American leadership….
In Pakistan, the history curriculum is distinctly different from that of neighboring India, with a focus on promoting national identity, Islamic values, and the story of the creation of Pakistan. Taught under the mandatory subject ‘Pakistan Studies,’ the syllabus is designed to foster a sense of national pride and unity. The history curriculum in Pakistan…
In a significant development, Ukraine and the UK signed a loan agreement worth £2.26 billion on Saturday to enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities. This comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The loan, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s military capability, will be repaid…
In a recent viral video, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to cooperate with the United States on rare-earth minerals. This announcement comes in the wake of a heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. During the video, Putin stated, “We will be open to…
As the initial phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire neared its conclusion, Hamas released a video on Saturday (March 1) showing multiple Israeli hostages in Gaza. The footage comes amid uncertainty over ongoing negotiations for the next stage of the ceasefire. ### Hostage Video Released by Hamas The video, published by the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, showed…
