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Trump’s unilateral decisions “bad measures” — Peruvian economist

LIMA, Feb. 6 (NsNewsWire) — U.S. President Donald Trump has a “confrontational” style of governing and his unilateral decisions are “bad measures,” said Marco Carrasco, a Peruvian economist. Sticking to his campaign promises, Trump has proven his willingness to go it alone, even that means going against the general consensus, reports Xinhua. Just in the […]

At least 50 killed in avalanche in E. Afghan province: source

KABUL, Feb. 6 (NsNewsWire) — At least 50 people were killed and a dozen others wounded after an avalanche struck a remote village in Afghanistan‘s eastern province of Nuristan on Sunday, a local official said. “The natural disaster struck Hafsaa village, Barg-e-Matal district roughly at midday. The initial information found 50 people died and over […]

Australian senator to resign from gov’t to form far-right party

CANBERRA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — Controversial Australian Senator Cory Bernardi is set to resign from the Liberal Party – and therefore the government – in order to chair a breakaway far-right political party, local media reported on Monday. Bernardi, who has long been critical of the center-right policies pursued by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, will […]

Robi now offers Maya Apa Plus service over SMS & Mobile App

DHAKA, Feb. 6 (NsNewsWire) — Robi has launched Maya Apa Plus- https://goo.gl/LTW2OA-the personal digital wellbeing assistant in association with Maya Apa for its subscribers. Using this premium service, Robi subscribers can now get access to credible advice on personal, health or psychological issues. The launching programme was held at Janata Tower Software Development Park, Karwan […]

Citi Bangladesh Cluster Head Visits Dhaka

DHAKA, Feb. 6 (NsNewsWire) — James Morrow, the Sub- Cluster Head for Bangladesh and Srilanka, is visiting Dhaka. James is scheduled to meet senior officials from Bangladesh Bank and government, key clients, and review Citi’s potential for further growth in Bangladesh. A 38-year Citi veteran, James Morrow has held a wide range of senior roles across Citi’s institutional businesses […]

FM briefs members of the diplomatic community on the situation of Myanmar refugees

DHAKA, Feb. 6 (NsNewsWire) — Foreign Minister Mr. A H Mahmood Ali, MP, briefed the members of the diplomatic community on the situation of Myanmar refugees and undocumented Myanmar nationals at the State Guest House Padma today. About 60 (sixty) Ambassadors/ High Commissioners / Heads of Missions /representatives of various Diplomatic Missions in Dhaka as […]

Telenor Chair and CEO meet with Telecom State Minister

DHAKA, Febr. 5 (NsNewsWire) — A high-level delegation from Telenor Group paid a courtesy visit to Ms. Tarana Halim MP, State Minister, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, at her office today. Ms. Gunn Wærsted, Chair of Telenor ASA, and Mr. Sigve Brekke, President and CEO of Telenor Group led a high-level delegation to meet the […]

Alibaba opens Australian, New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne

CANBERRA, Feb. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Alibaba Group Holding Limited on Saturday opened its Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) headquarters in Australia’s Melbourne. “With a local office and expert team, Alibaba Group will help Australian and New Zealand businesses share their world-famous products with billions of customers around the world,” Jack Ma, Alibaba Group Founder and […]

Trudeau, May vow to strengthen cooperation to counter all forms of radicalization

OTTAWA, Feb. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke Saturday by phone with his British counterpart Theresa May, vowing to promote inclusion and diversity to counter all forms of radicalization,said the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office. May offered her condolences over the tragic shooting at a mosque in the Sainte-Foy neighborhood of the city […]