China plans US$36 billion investment in various sectors in Algeria
On his official visit to China, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced Beijing's intention to invest US$36 billion in different sectors...
July 20, 2023Section
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India’s pursuit of digital sovereignty in the age of data colonialism
India, recognising the criticality of data as a resource for both domestic use and external exploitation, has amplified its data...
July 19, 2023
Thailand’s opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat suffers setback in his bid to become prime minister
The bid for the prime minister's position by Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Thailand's Move Forward party, hit a snag...
July 19, 2023
India secures long term LNG supply deal with Emirates
ADNOC Gas, a unit of UAE's ADNOC, has unveiled a 14-year agreement for supplying 1.2 million metric tons of Liquefied...
July 19, 2023
HP plans to move PC production from China to Mexico and Thailand
Following other prominent tech companies, HP, the second largest PC manufacturer globally, plans to diversify its production line from China...
July 18, 2023
Strained Pakistan-Afghanistan relations due to cross-border activities and conflicts between armed groups
Pakistan and Afghanistan's relationship has seen recent strain over alleged cross-border activities.
July 18, 2023
U.S. submarine armed with ballistic missiles enters South Korean port
A U.S. submarine equipped with ballistic missiles arrived at the South Korean port of Busan today, according to the South...
July 18, 2023
Demand for soundproofed housing in Japan increases in face of post-pandemic behavioral changes
As the COVID-19 pandemic prompts people to spend more time at home, many Japanese residents seek soundproof apartments, Not only...
July 17, 2023
Second quarter with 6.3% GDP growth in China, below expectation
China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 6.3% in the second quarter of 2023, as the National Bureau of Statistics...
July 17, 2023