LJUBLJANA – It is only April, but we already have a good candidate for photo of the year. On April 12, German police shut down a Palestine Congress that was set to take place in Berlin, and among those arrested was Udi Raz, a devout Jew with a red yarmulke. In photos and videos of the …

There are two contradictory positions right now on the loan deferral which is coming to an end on 30 June 2024. The Central Bank and the government has made it clear that there will be no more blanket deferrals like in the past and instead it will be left between …

WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has a population of roughly 330 million, while all NATO countries combined have about 975 million. Adding NATO’s major Asian-Pacific partners – Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand – brings the total to 1.3 billion. By contrast, Russia and China together have a population …

The large rock, located a few kilometers from the Chhukha bridge on the way to Gedu, is likely a familiar sight for regular commuters. Beyond its noticeable presence along the highway, this large stone holds cultural and historical significance. Its significance is deeply rooted in local beliefs and traditions, often …

Bhutan has always had a drug problem but we never truly realized its scale until His Majesty The King pointed to the urgency of the issue. The drug problem was steadily but surely creeping into our homes, schools, workplaces, and families and it had taken quite a toll until His …

MELBOURNE – It is time for Israel to recognize the force of the rapidly growing international movement to recognize Palestinian statehood, not as the final outcome of a political settlement but as a path to achieving it. Were Israel to get serious again about pursuing a two-state solution, it would …

Joseph Needham, a British biochemist, and historian, posed a seminal question that continues to captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike: Why did imperial China, with its profound scientific and technological advancements, fail to launch its own Industrial Revolution long before Europe did? This inquiry delves into the heart of historical and …

While the numbers have reduced by half this year, still large numbers of Bhutanese are heading to Australia. This is not even taking into account Canada and other destination. The first reality check should be for young Bhutanese aiming to build a life in Australia. Thanks to the various visa …