The US has been trying to persuade India to join it in taking a harder line against Russia
Japan to Recruit One Lakh Bangladeshi Workers: An Opportunity or a Risk?
Ultimately, the recruitment of 100,000 workers presents both opportunities and challenges for Bangladesh. If Bangladeshis can understand Japanese work culture, then it's truly a blessing; however, misunderstanding or violating it poses a risk to the hard-earned trust that has been established between the two Asian countries.
Bangladesh's Record Remittance Flow: But Remittance Architecture Needs To Be Secure And Future-Ready
While FY25 has been a success story, sustaining this trend won’t be easy. Bangladesh’s remittance economy relies heavily on labor migration to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. However, labor demand in host countries is changing due to automation, nationalization of jobs (Saudi Arabia’s Saudization policy), and shifting immigration laws. The future of low-skilled labor exports is uncertain
The Indian Migrant in the Middle East: Between Institutional and Climate Insecurities
The question must be asked: has the Middle Eastern dream become an Indian nightmare? Migrant workers face compounding insecurities, with the confiscation of passports turning them into virtual hostages. Structural exploitation, poor working conditions, and the intensifying climate crisis disproportionately impact Indian migrants—many of whom are semi- or unskilled laborers from already vulnerable communities.
Modi's Visit Rekindles a New Era in India-Trinidad Relations And Cultural Renewal
This was no mere diplomatic courtesy call. India’s renewed outreach must be seen through the lens of historical connection and future potential. Nearly 44 percent of Trinidad and Tobago’s Indian diaspora traces its origins to the indentured labour system—deep roots that have flourished into rich cultural traditions shared in cuisine, music, festivals, and faith.
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Biden expects that Blinken and Lloyd “will continue driving forward our work with India and our shared goals in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world”, Psaki said, recalling last month’s virtual summit Biden had with Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Scott Morrison of Australia and Fumio Kishida
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US stresses renewed commitment to Indo-Pacific, defence partnership in 2+2 ministerial with India
The two parallel announcements - from the Pentagon and State Department - did not make any mention of the Ukraine situation, which is the pre-occupation of the US and a point of difference with India, which has stayed neutral frustrating Washington
US hopes for 'policy alignment' with India on Russia: Test of 'alignment' on Thursday at UNGA
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US issues Level-3 advisory for Sri Lanka, asks them to 'reconsider' travel plans, citing unrest
The US travel advisory mentioned the ongoing nationwide protests amid economic hardships and long-scheduled and unscheduled power cuts. It, however, maintained the protests have largely remained peaceful
Russia ties will be high on agenda of India-US 2+2 ministerial
The US has offered to help India with its energy needs and also in diversifying its defence needs to lessen the dependence on Russia
President Biden standing by nominee for ambassador to India; envoy to Pakistan cleared by Senate
Garcetti's nomination was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which held a hearing in December on his nomination and heard his testimony and questioned him
Seven Pakistanis killed in mine accident in Oman; four still missing
Over 1.7 million Pakistani workers are employed in the Gulf countries in sectors like construction, mining, and agriculture
US enhances India funding to support 'role as regional leader', combat growing authoritarianism
"The funding increase for India supports India's role as a regional leader by increasing clean energy and other climate programming. Funds will also advance investments in the digital economy," said the State Department's portion of the budget
Indian-American Puneet Talwar appointed US Ambassador to Morocco
Yet another Indian American has been named as ambassador by US President Joe Biden
Biden appoints India-born health expert as top official for Covid response; four Indian Americans now at helm of US healthcare system
A Bihar, India-born global health expert has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the White House position of overseeing the nation's response to the Covid pandemic
Despite neutral stance at UN, Indian judge votes against Russia in World Court
The UN's top court on Wednesday ordered Russia to suspend its invasion of Ukraine, saying it was "profoundly concerned" by Moscow's use of force
London Underground station gets Bengali signage to acknowledge large Bangladeshi diaspora
The Whitechapel Underground Station in London's East End will now have Bengali signage in a nod to its large Bangladeshi diaspora. This is the first time that the name of a Tube station in London has been displayed in Bengali.
