Mongolia’s measles cases surpass 200
Ulan Bator, April 2 (IANS) The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 220, the country’s National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Wednesday. The majority of new measles infections were among school-age children who have had only one shot of the measles vaccine, the NCCD said in a statement. The […]
Steelmakers brace for Trump’s tariffs with US production, higher-value products
Seoul, April 2 (IANS) South Korean steelmakers are bracing for US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs with possible plans to build production facilities in the United States, industry officials and market observers said on Wednesday. Trump has announced a wide range of levies on some of his country’s trading partners since taking office in January. […]
President Murmu to embark on State Visits to Portugal, Slovakia from April 7
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will undertake State Visits to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7-10. These visits come as part of a significant diplomatic engagement to enhance India’s bilateral ties with both countries. President Murmu will be visiting Portugal from April 7-8. This visit is taking place at the invitation of […]
Myanmar to allocate $240 million for earthquake relief
Yangon, April 2 (IANS) Myanmar’s government will allocate 500 billion kyats (about $238.09 million) for earthquake relief and rehabilitation efforts, State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman Min Aung Hlaing has said. The Myanmar leader made the statement at a cash donation ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday, where well-wishers donated 104.44 billion kyats ($49.71 million) […]
Yunus may hold bilateral talks with PM Modi at BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
Dhaka, April 2 (IANS) The interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday hinted about the possibility of the first-ever bilateral talks between the Chief Advisor and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the media reported. The Chief Advisor’s High Representative on Rohingya and Priority […]
