March2024
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Japan PM to address US Congress on April 11
Mar 5, 2024Congress leaders announced that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to speak to a joint session of the US Congress during his visit next month. According to Japanese media, the prime minister of the... -
Australia sets up $1.3 bn fund to grow trade with ASEAN
Mar 5, 2024On Tuesday, Australia announced its intentions to increase its investment in Southeast Asia, allocating US$1.3 billion to support commerce in a region experiencing growing economic power. The financing was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during... -
UK’s Princess Kate seen in public for first time since surgery: US media
Mar 5, 2024According to images released by US publication TMZ, Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, was seen in public on Monday for the first time since undergoing stomach surgery in mid-January. After leaving the hospital on January 29,... -
Bangladesh apparel industry leaders embrace sustainability agenda at SAF 2024
Mar 5, 2024Promoting decent work that focuses on a more ethical, egalitarian, and environmentally friendly sector has been stressed by the Sustainable garment Forum (SAF) 2024 as a means of ensuring a sustainable and competitive garment industry in... -
US-Bangla to start Abu Dhabi flights from Apr 19
Mar 4, 2024Beginning on April 19, US-Bangla Airlines, a private airline in the nation, will operate daily direct flights from Dhaka and Chattogram to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). US-Bangla currently flies to... -
Several countries extend oil cuts to boost prices
Mar 4, 2024As part of a deal among oil producers to raise prices in the wake of economic uncertainty, Moscow, Riyadh, and several other OPEC+ members agreed on Sunday extensions to the oil production restrictions that were first... -
Albania hails NATO-backed base in former ‘Stalin City’
Mar 4, 2024On Monday, Albania opened a recently renovated airbase supported by NATO, underscoring the alliance’s growing presence in southeast Europe at a time when regional tensions are high due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As Russia continues... -
German train drivers union calls ‘wave of strikes’ from Wednesday
Mar 4, 2024Following the breakdown of negotiations with rail operator Deutsche Bahn over increased compensation and a shortened workweek, the German train drivers union GDL on Monday declared a “wave of strikes” to begin this week. The first... -
European stock markets steady at open
Mar 4, 2024After a mainly favorable start to the week for major Asian indices, Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the opening of trading on Monday. London’s FTSE 100 index dipped 0.1 percent to 7,673.53 points. In the... -
Australia planning for ‘possible’ first visit by King Charles: PM
Mar 4, 2024Despite the British monarch’s latest cancer diagnosis, Australia is preparing for a “possible” visit by King Charles III this year, the prime minister announced on Monday. Although Charles made 15 formal visits to Australia as a...
