The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Bangladesh today, reaffirming the World Bank's continued commitment to help the country address its ...

At some point, energy breakthroughs may begin to shift the global center of gravity and contribute to a shift in national interests.

GLOBAL warming and climate change compelled countries to launch programs that will help preserve the environment while ...

THREE out of 10 Filipino children ages five and below are stunted, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. The numbers, ...

Cuban Minister for Labour and Social Security resigned after claiming Cuba, a communist-run nation around 150 kilometres from ...

The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 report found that the global account ownership rate stood at 79 per cent in 2024, compared with 51 per cent in 2011 and 74 per cent in 2021. In prepared remarks ...

Lingering in his bed, the city around him still asleep, he stared at the two faces on his phone screen: his son, Harshit, and his daughter-in-law, Pooja. He stared and stared, and then moved the phone ...

Pakistan’s largest social support initiative is a vital lifeline for the poor – but is plagued by “total corruption” at all ...

The Trump administration said it has deported a group of immigrant men from different countries to the tiny African nation of ...

Southeast Asia is also playing a growing role, with Indonesia and Vietnam exporting activated wood charcoal for use in water ...

Belmond's Eastern and Oriental Express travels from historic Singapore to the wild heart of Malaysia. Here, Kevin West explores the restored hotels and culture along the way.