Indonesia Joins BRICS as Full Member
Brasília (Agencies): Brazil, the current rotating president of BRICS, announced on Monday that Indonesia has officially become a full member of the group. This marks a significant expansion for BRICS,…
India’s $500 Million Kaladan Project Hit a ‘Dead End’ After Rakhine State Fell to Arakan Army
New Delhi (Agencies): India’s ambitious Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP), aimed at enhancing connectivity between Kolkata and Mizoram through Myanmar, has hit a significant roadblock. The project, which was…
Pakistan, Russia Sign Eight Agreements to Strengthen Economic Ties
Moscow, Russia (Agencies): Pakistan and Russia have signed eight agreements to strengthen their bilateral cooperation during the 9th Meeting of the Russia-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical…
French Firms Secure Landmark Agreements with Libyan Reconstruction Fund
Benghazi, Libya (Agencies): In a significant boost to Franco-Libyan economic cooperation, French companies have secured two landmark agreements with the Libyan Reconstruction Fund (LRF), announced the French Embassy today. The…
Lufthansa Extends Suspension of Flights to Tel Aviv
Berlin (Agencies): The airlines of the Lufthansa Group announced on Monday that it has extended its flight suspension to Tel Aviv, Israel until January 31, 2025, due to ongoing security…
UAE and India Emerge as Top Destinations for Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Exports
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Agencies): Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surged in September, with the UAE and India emerging as top destinations for the Kingdom’s goods. According to the General Authority for…
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Arrives in Florida to Meet Trump
Palm Beach, Florida (Agencies): Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Florida to meet with US presidential election winner Donald Trump. Trudeau landed at Palm Beach International Airport on…
Saudi Arabia to introduce VAT refunds for tourists starting in 2025
JEDDAH (Agencies): In a move aimed at boosting tourism, Saudi Arabia will begin offering refunds on value-added tax for eligible purchases made by tourists starting in 2025, the government announced.…
China Discovers Massive $83 Billion Gold Reserve in Hunan Province
Hunan, China (Agencies): A groundbreaking discovery in central China’s Hunan Province has unveiled a gold reserve estimated at over 1,000 metric tonnes, valued at approximately $83 billion. This significant find,…
Unemployment and Underemployment in Pakistan
In Pakistan, unemployment and underemployment pose significant challenges to the country’s economic growth and social stability. One of the major problems of unemployment is the lack of job opportunities, particularly…