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Bangladesh Seeks Chinese Backing For BRICS Membership Bid

By Tajul Islam On June 25, Liu Jianchao, the visiting Minister of the International Relations of the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s Central Committee reaffirmed China’s commitment to fostering extensive cooperation with Bangladesh. During a courtesy call on Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban, Liu emphasized China’s dedication to bolstering development ties and assured […]

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Dubai’s Property Boom Propels Luxury Rentals to Record Heights

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s real estate market is experiencing a surge, with luxury short-term rentals leading the charge. LIVE LARGE, a Dubai-based company specializing in high-end rentals, reported unprecedented demand in the first half of 2024. Their research highlights an impressive occupancy rate exceeding 86%, a trend expected to continue throughout the summer and beyond. This surge in luxury rentals reflects the robust state of Dubai’s […]

Anatomy Of The Building Fire Tragedy In Kuwait

By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The massive blaze in Kuwait which claimed the lives of 50 people, including 46 Indians, underlines the paramount need to ensure better living and working conditions for them in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Reports have it that many migrant workers in these countries, exposed to relentless heat and humidity, live […]

NATO’s New Secretary General Is Expected To Be Tougher With President Putin

By Girish Linganna On Wednesday (June 26), NATO selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its new leader. This decision comes amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and uncertainties about the future role of the United States in the alliance, according to reports from Reuters and AFP. Rutte’s selection was finalized after Romanian President Klaus […]

AAP And Congress Are At Odds In Dealing With The Woes Of Rain-Hit Delhi

By Sushil Kutty The INDI-Alliance is fighting to stay united in Parliament, at least, matching wits with not just the treasury benches and the NDA government but also with the presiding officers of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, the Constitution held high, which is making everybody in the NDA nervous. In the Lok […]

Venkaiah Naidu And Jagdeep Dhankhar: A Study In Contrast As Chairman Of Rajya Sabha

By K Raveendran The role of the Rajya Sabha Chairman stands as a symbol of authority, decorum, and impartiality. The manner in which these individuals conduct proceedings not only shapes legislative outcomes but also influences public perception of the functioning of democracy itself. Incumbent chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar the other day expressed his anguish over the […]

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Speaker Of Lok Sabha Has To Function Impartially In Interests Of Vibrant Democracy

By Harihar Swarup A contested election for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker is a sign of a broadening divide between treasury and opposition benches. Before Independence contests for the position of president (equivalent of modern-day speaker) were quite common. In the first election in 1925, Vithal Bhai Patel defeated his government nominee by two […]

June 29

Trump Silences Raspy Voiced President Joe Biden In First Debate

By Sushil Kutty United States Vice President Kamala Harris admitted President Joe Biden could have won the CNN presidential debate on June 27. “Yes, there was a slow start,” she told a top CNN anchor. Yet Harris will not replace Biden on top of the Democratic ticket in case President Biden is persuaded to step […]

June 29

NDA’s Worries Aggravate Further With MVA’s Equal Partnership Agreement

By Dr. Gyan Pathak By agreeing on “equal partnership” formula, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies – Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar) – in Maharashtra have taken a lead in preparation for the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha election likely to be held in October-November 2024. The opposition INDIA bloc will thus not only […]

June 28

President Droupadi Murmu Braves The Pitfalls In Modi-Govt’s Narrative

By Sushil Kutty President Droupadi Murmu must have known the moment she woke up that she would be mentioning “my government” again and again when she addresses the joint session of Parliament. It is another presidential chore — addressing joint sessions of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, reading out aloud the speech written […]

June 28

Rahul Gandhi Should Not Have Accepted Om Birla As Speaker Without A Fight

By Arun Srivastava Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by accepting Narendra Modi’s nominee Om Birla as the Speaker of Lok Sabha without a division in the house on June 26 has not set a good example as the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha in his first confrontation with the third time Prime Minister Narendra […]

June 28

Narendra Modi 3.0 Govt Remains The Same In Its Pursuit Of Hindutva-Corporate Agenda

By P. Sudhir The formation of a Modi-led NDA coalition government has led to expectations in some circles that this will be a government which will face serious constraints in going ahead with the BJP/RSS’s authoritarian-communal-corporate agenda. Some of these expectations are exaggerated. The fact that the BJP has lost its majority and confined to […]

June 27

Nuanced Messages Of Modi’s First Official Visit To Russia As Third Time Prime Minister

By K Raveendran The choice of Russia as the destination of the first official visit in his third term heading a coalition government is laden with symbolism and strategic implications, encompassing political messaging to coalition partners and a reinforcement of economic ties between India and Russia. Historically, India and Russia share a robust diplomatic relationship […]

June 27

Assange Flies To Freedom, But His Plea Deal Exposes Us Empire’s Ugly Malfeasance

By Annie Domini Julian Assange, easily the world’s most persecuted and famous journalist, is free at last. At the moment of writing this column, Assange is onboard a private plane that is costing him half a million dollars (which his family plans to pay off via crowd-funding donations appeal), to fly from Saipan, the capital […]

June 27

Delhi NCR Luxury Real Estate Sector Eyeing For A Price Correction In 2024

By Mriganka M Bhowmick It has been a dream run for developers and investors in Delhi NCR over the last two years in luxury residential real estate. The year-on-year price rise of new launches has been no less than 20%. A steep and steady increase in prices has brought cheers to developers and investors alike. […]

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Saudi-Backed Almar Eyes Lithium Collaboration in Chile

Almar Water Solutions, a subsidiary of the prominent Saudi Arabian conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel, has set its sights on a partnership with Chilean mining giant Codelco. The target?A collaborative effort to tackle the Maricunga lithium project, a potential boon for the electric vehicle battery market. This news comes amidst a global scramble for lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. The surge in demand is fueled […]

Narendra Modi-RSS Tussle Intensifies Over Choice Of New BJP President

By Arun Srivastava In the last one hundred years since its founding,, the RSS had never faced such an existential crisis as it is happening now with its row with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a former leading pracharak. In 2003 the RSS had faced a big fight with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, but that […]

Union Budget 2024-25 May Bring Relief To India’s Distressed Workforce

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Participation of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) in the pre-budget consultation exercise led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday is a significant development signalling a relief for the India’s distressed workforce that the Union Budget 2024-25 may bring. The joint forum of ten central trade unions – including INTUC, AITUC, […]

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National Medical Care Strengthens Portfolio with Al Salam Health Acquisition

National Medical Care Company (Care), a leading Saudi healthcare provider, has announced a strategic move to expand its footprint in the kingdom’s medical services sector. The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Al Salam Health Medical Hospital for a total consideration of 44 million Saudi riyals, translating to approximately $11. 74 million. This acquisition aligns with Care’s vision to augment its service offerings and cater to […]

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Scorching Temperatures Cast Shadow on Hajj Pilgrimage as Over 1, 300 Perish

Saudi Arabian authorities reported a devastating toll from this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1, 300 pilgrims died during the religious rituals, with scorching desert heat a significant contributing factor. The fatalities raise serious concerns about safety measures for the annual event, which attracts millions of Muslims from around the globe. Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel stated that a staggering 83% of the deceased were unauthorized […]

INDIA Bloc Has Scope For Adding New Allies In This 18th Parliament Session

By Nitya Chakraborty The 18th session of Parliament began on June 24 with two ominous signals for the third time Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party BJP, the leader of the NDA coalition. The first, the massive scandal over the question papers leak in the NEET examinations involving lakhs of students of all regions […]

June 25

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EverQuest’s Difficulty Fosters Player Satisfaction

EverQuest, the granddaddy of MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), has maintained a loyal player base for over two decades. One of the key factors behind this longevity, according to developers, is the game’s unwavering commitment to challenge. Unlike many modern MMOs that offer streamlined experiences, EverQuest throws players into a world brimming with danger. From ferocious enemies lurking around every corner to unforgiving penalties for death, […]

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