Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant’s First Unit Set to Operate in 2025

Bangladesh’s long‑awaited Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is moving closer to becoming operational. Built with Russian firm Rosatom’s expertise, the plant will be the nation’s first nuclear energy facility. The first of its two reactor units is slated to…

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Tragedy Strikes Peshawar School as Pakistan Prepares to Chair IMF and World Bank Boards

Key developments: A private school in Peshawar suffered a catastrophic roof collapse, killing a teacher and 30 students, prompting a rescue operation and a direct response from Prime Minister Shehbaz and Khywan Pakhtunkhwa Governor Kundi. Why it matters:…

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PM Modi’s Canada Visit to Strengthen Indo‑Canadian Ties

Key developments: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Canada on December 11‑12, a trip aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India’s broader diplomatic agenda intensifies, with the…

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Canada Dec. 11-12

India’s premier is set to travel to Canada on December 11-12, signaling a renewed push to deepen bilateral relations. The visit comes amid ongoing efforts by both governments to enhance trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. Analysts note that…

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South Korea sees strong job growth, housing starts lag, and a serious factory fire in Bucheon

Key developments: Government data released Friday showed the economy added 113,000 jobs in September, extending a three‑month streak of adding over 100,000 workers and pushing total employment to 29.26 million, up from 29.15 million a year earlier. At the same…

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South Korea sees strong job gains, stock rebound and a modest bounce in presidential approval

South Korea added 113,000 jobs in September, marking the third month in a row of employment gains exceeding 100,000, bringing total employment to 29.26 million, up from 29.15 million a year earlier. The robust hiring data comes as the country…

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Japan protests Russia’s arrest of journalist on espionage charges

Japan lodged an official protest with Moscow, demanding an explanation, consular access and humane treatment for the detained reporter. The Foreign Ministry’s European Affairs chief summoned the Russian ambassador to register the complaint, highlighting the lack of communication…

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China’s Q3 growth nudges up on stimulus as new China‑North Korea bridge opens

Key developments: A Reuters poll released on October 15 shows China’s GDP rose 4.4% year‑on‑year in the July‑September quarter, a modest rebound from a three‑year low, helped by fresh policy easing such as targeted interest‑rate cuts and mortgage…

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