NEW YORK – The leader of an authoritarian country with enormous energy reserves builds up his armed forces along the border of a weaker neighbor, one he claims has no right to exist as an independent country. He then proceeds to launch an invasion, with the goal of swallowing his …

There is an old saying that if something is too good to be true, then it probably is. Until recently, many professionals and young graduates headed in droves to Australia on student visas with the main intention of making some money and building a life there. However, it was not …

This paper, since its establishment in 2012, has always believed in the value of impact journalism. We write stories not only for the sake of writing them, but also to bring about change and an impact. This may be frowned upon in some circles, but journalism should not be mistaken …

The Khar-Yurung Constituency MP Tshering Choden said the national vision is for a developed Bhutan. Accordingly, in 2029 the GDP should move from USD 2.5 bn to 5 bn and to USD 10 bn by 2034. The aim is to also provide 97.5% employment. She said to achieve this aim …

BERLIN – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan probably did not need the votes of German- and Dutch-Turkish citizens to prevail in Turkey’s recent presidential election. Even so, Erdoğan won a majority of the international vote, including nearly 70% of the votes in Germany and the Netherlands. Since not all Germans or …

In a groundbreaking move to strengthen the deep-rooted connection between nature and local communities, the Indian state of Sikkim has introduced an innovative initiative called “Mero Rukh Mero Santati” (My Tree My Child). Under this government-monitored program, 100 trees will be planted for every newborn baby in Sikkim, making it …

The nation can ill afford a pay hike at the moment given our dire economic situation, but the government has given one mainly aimed at preventing the alarming levels of resignations from the civil service. The pay hike will cost the country Nu 6 bn and it will go to …