Fossil Fuels
Massive 5tcf Gas Find in Bhola: What You Need to Know About the Tk6.5 Lakh Crore Resource
A major gas discovery has been made in Bhola, a southern island district of Bangladesh. A joint study by Russian energy giant Gazprom and Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production...
Global Agendas
The Reality of Renewed Ethnic Violence in Manipur: What You Need to Know Now
Violence in Manipur has killed at least 11 people as Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities clash in renewed ethnic conflict. The conflict, which began on...
Fossil Fuels
The Hague Makes History with World’s First Fossil Fuel Ad Ban
The Hague has made history by becoming the first city to ban advertisements promoting fossil fuel products. Lawmakers passed this new legislation on Thursday,...
Global Agendas
Manipur Police Procures Medium Machine Guns Amid Rising Militancy
In a significant move, Manipur Police has procured 7.62 mm medium machine guns (MMGs) and sought the Indian Army’s assistance to train its personnel....
Global Agendas
Manipur and Rakhine Conflict: Urgent Need for Peaceful Dialogue
The recent escalation in violence by Kuki militants in Manipur has rattled the Indian government, while certain media outlets have called for a more...
Fossil Fuels
G20 Nations Backslide on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Commitment, Campaigners Warn
Campaigners are raising alarms as the G20 group of nations, including the US, UK, China, and India, appear to be stepping back from their...
Budget
Bangladesh Seeks $6 Billion in Budget Support to Settle Import Bills and Stabilize Economy
Bangladesh has officially requested $6 billion in budget support from four major international lenders to address its mounting import bills, stabilize foreign exchange reserves,...
Budget
IMF Considers Additional $3 Billion Loan to Bangladesh Amid Economic Reforms and Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering lending an additional $3 billion to Bangladesh, but the multilateral lender is keen to understand the reforms...
Agreement
World Bank Urges India to Focus on Labour-Intensive Exports for Job Creation
The World Bank has highlighted the need for India to pivot towards labour-intensive exports to boost employment, especially in light of missed opportunities from...
Global Agendas
Azerbaijan Vows Ambitious Climate Finance Goals as Host of COP29
Azerbaijan, the host of COP29, has pledged to spearhead efforts toward achieving a fair and ambitious climate finance goal for developed nations. Mukhtar Babayev,...
Fossil Fuels
Australia’s Fossil Fuel Exports Are Undermining Global Climate Goals, Study Finds
Australia is increasingly facing scrutiny for its role in contributing to global climate damage through its significant coal and gas exports. A new analysis...