China Increases Visa-Free Transit Stay to 10 Days
China announced a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the stay for eligible foreign travellers to 10 days from the previous 72-144...
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Bangladesh to Hold Elections in Late 2025 or Early 2026: Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced on Monday that general elections would be held in late 2025 or early 2026. Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus,...
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Opens Jerusalem Embassy
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena opened his country’s embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, making it the sixth country to do so. President Pena expressed pride in...
Swiss National Bank Cuts Interest Rate by 50 Basis Points
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) enacted its most significant interest rate cut in nearly a decade on Thursday, slashing its policy rate by 50 basis...
China Unveils First Monetary Policy Shift Since 2010 to Boost Growth
China plans to implement an “appropriately loose” monetary policy next year to support economic growth, marking its first policy shift toward easing since 2010. China...
World Bank Secures $100 Billion for Poorest Countries Fund
Donor countries have pledged a record $100 billion to the World Bank’s fund for the poorest nations, offering critical support to tackle debts, climate crises,...
Trump Appoints Peter Navarro as White House Adviser
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Peter Navarro as a senior counsellor for trade and manufacturing in his upcoming administration, marking Navarro’s return to the White...
Bitcoin Crosses $100,000 mark on Trump’s Pro-Crypto
Bitcoin prices surpassed the $100,000 milestone for the first time on December 5, driven by the appointment of a pro-crypto chair for the US Securities...
Nepal and China Sign New Framework for Belt and Road Cooperation
Nepal and China signed a “Framework for Belt and Road Cooperation” on Wednesday during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit, replacing ‘grant financing’ with ‘aid...
China’s Factory Growth Reaches 5-Month High: Caixin
China’s manufacturing activity grew for the second consecutive month, signalling economic stabilization following government stimulus efforts. The Caixin manufacturing PMI rose to 51.5 in November,...
