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Myanmar launches first Unesco biosphere reserve
Nay Pyi Taw, Dec 11: Myanmar has launched the country's first Unesco Biosphere Reserve -- Inle Lake in Shan state, opening a new chapter in its commitment to bio-diversity and eco-system conservation, the media reported on Friday.
Inle…
Hope again in Pakistan-India ties, says daily
Islamabad, Dec 11: There is reason to hope again in Pakistan-India ties, said a leading Pakistani daily, which noted that the "earlier composite dialogue appeared to progress smoothly, but agreement on the so-called low-hanging fruit proved…
Drone regulations comes into effect in Japan
Tokyo, Dec 10: Japan's revised civil aviation law that regulates the use of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles came into effect on Thursday.
The new regulations require operators to get government approval to fly such aircraft in…
Koreas to hold high-level talks on Friday
Seoul, Dec 10: South and North Korea will hold high-level talks on Friday expected to cover various issues, including family reunions and the resumption of a suspended joint tour programme, officials said on Thursday.
The…
Nepal PM Oli vows to provide constitutionally guaranteed rights
Kathmandu, Dec 10: Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday expressed his government's commitment to providing citizens with constitutionally guaranteed rights in full.
"The Nepal government has guaranteed various economic,…
British minister announces 300 new scholarships
New Delhi, Dec 10: Britain has announced around 300 new scholarships worth over 1.5 million pounds during 2016-17 for Indian students opting for studies in Britain.
"Around 300 new scholarships for Indian students will be offered in…
North Korea has hydrogen bomb: Kim Jong-un
Pyongyang, Dec 10: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has admitted for the first time that Pyongyang possesses a hydrogen bomb, state-owned media reported on Thursday.
"The state managed to become a powerful nuclear power capable of…
Sharing, not money, would help the poor: Nobel Laureate Angus Deaton
Stockholm, Dec 10: The greatest gift that the developed world can give poorer countries is to share scientific discoveries and new innovations to help more people lead better lives globally, Nobel Laureate Angus Deaton has said.…
US wants India, Pakistan to seek diplomatic solutions
Washington, Dec 10: The US says it would like India and Pakistan to continue to have a dialogue to reach diplomatic solutions to some of the thorny problems which the two countries still face.
"What we want to see, is for India and…
Australia’s first fire-fighting robot unveiled
Sydney, Dec 10: A fire-fighting robot that can sweep away obstacles and clear smoke from burning buildings is the latest weapon being used to fight fires in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state.
NSW Emergency Services Minister David…