DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Thursday approved a draft ordinance to indemnify from prosecution the protesters who led the demonstrations that toppled then prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League regime on August 5, 2024. At a press briefing, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said “the July revolutionists” were indemnified for the acts they […]
Saudi Arabia approves SR217 billion 2026 borrowing plan to fund deficit and debt repayments/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is laying out its financing roadmap for the year ahead. With a sizeable budget deficit forecast and major debt repayments due, the Kingdom has approved a detailed borrowing plan for 2026 that aims to balance funding needs with […]
Karoline Leavitt announced that she was expecting her second child, a baby girl due in May 2026. As soon as the announcement dropped a day after Christmas, speculations are going on as to who will take the position as the White House spokesperson and the press secretary whe Karoline takes her time off. President Donald […]
Sheikh Hamdan drives Dubai’s future with new residential, family, and digital development initiatives/Image: WAM Dubai is taking bold steps to shape its future with people and families at the heart of its growth. A series of new policies and strategic plans, approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aim to transform […]
Jaipur, December 3 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, on Wednesday approved several important decisions aimed at promoting ease of living, ease of doing business, trade expansion, tourism investment and welfare measures. These include the Rajasthan Public Trust (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance–2025, the Non-Resident Rajasthani (NRR) Policy–2025, the Rajasthan Trade […]
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 $350 billion budget emphasizes Vision 2030, giga projects, social programs, and economic growth/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget, outlining ambitious spending plans aimed at sustaining economic growth, supporting citizens, and advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The total budget for the coming fiscal year amounts to 1.313 trillion […]
The US approved $1.4 billion in sales supporting Saudi helicopters and Bahrain’s ageing F-16 fleet/Representative Image For decades, the United States has played a central role in strengthening the military capabilities of its Gulf allies, from supplying advanced fighter jets to training local forces. These partnerships are more than a matter of defence, they are […]
US President Donald Trump (Photo credit: AP) The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, giving the proposal a binding international mandate after two years of conflict.The resolution received 13 votes in favour with zero vetoes, while Russia and China abstained. It authorises […]
GCC will launch a travel system in December 2025 between UAE and Bahrain for single-checkpoint processing/Representative Image Imagine flying between Gulf countries and stepping off your plane without queues for immigration, customs, or security. That reality may soon arrive as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) launches an ambitious project to simplify regional travel, beginning with […]
New Delhi, October 29 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of DCM Shriram jumped over 3% in Tuesday’s trading session after the company’s board approved a proposal to acquire 100% equity share capital of four salt-producing companies in Gujarat. At 11:00 a.m., the stock was trading at Rs. 1,341.50, up 3.09% from its previous close of Rs. 1,301.30 […]
