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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.

Healing, Hope And The Human Spirit: On Curing Cancer And Reducing Humanity's Suffering

The good news is our team of scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University has developed a stent, The Stentinel, that can continuously scan the bloodstream to find cancer’s first cells and the earliest biomarkers. And, the stent can be programmed to electrocute The First Cell. This approach will democratize medicine worldwide, shifting the healthcare paradigm from one of treating illness to one of maintaining wellness

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Four Pakistani Britons honored for social service by British PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday presented the Points of Light award to four Pakistani Britons  for their  campaign that benefitted the National Health Services (NHS), key workers, the homeless, and people in need

Saudi Kingdom's new vaccine conditions leaves Pakistani travellers in trouble

The Saudi kingdom has not added any of the Chinese manufactured vaccines in its list which has left Pakistanis' aspiration to travel to the kingdom in trouble, Pakistani media reports said

Indian-origin man in US, boasting 'Im very rich', arrested for letting Tesla car autodrive from back seat

An Indian-origin man who pulls off stunts to flaunt his wealth was arrested in California for letting his Tesla car illegally "autodrive", but as soon as he was let out he bought a new one and repeated the stunt, according to local media reports

US ‘takes note’ of Chinese envoy’s remarks in Bangladesh

The US has said that it has “taken note” of the remarks of Chinese Ambassador in Bangladesh Li Jiming on the US-led Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, better known as Quad

New York police salute first Bangladeshi female sergeant

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has saluted Nessa for becoming the "first Bangladeshi female sergeant" in its force, the Daily Star reported quoting the department’s Facebook post

Kuwait bans entry of flight, travellers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Kuwait has now barred travellers and flights from Pakistan to enter its nation, an attempt made to control the spread of COVID-19

US engaging with Indian government on protecting minorities, says top official

A senior State Department Official dealing with religious freedom has said the United States was regularly engaging with Indian officials on protecting the rights of minorities and the government has opportunities to address the concerns of civil society groups "through greater dialogue and engagement"

Five Dalits sue largest Hindu temple in US alleging forced labour

Five men who had worked at a Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple have filed a case in a federal court alleging that they were made to work as “forced labour” in the construction and maintenance of the shrine in New Jersey, according to court documents

US withdrawal from Afghanistan must be seen as transition, not closure, says US Senator

The United States must view its withdrawal from Afghanistan not as closure, but as a transition, US Senator Jack Reed during an event at the Reagan Foundation

India should be provided resources to make vaccines, says top US disease expert

India, the largest vaccine maker in the world, should be provided with resources to make its own vaccines or donate vaccines, Antony Fauci, the top US expert on COVID-19, has said

1100 Pakistanis locked in Saudi jails to return home

An agreement has been reached between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for the repatriation of 1100 Pakistanis, locked up in Saudi jails, informed Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, reported Geo TV

Non-resident Nepalis to send 100 oxygen concentrators to Nepal

Amid increasing coronavirus cases in the country, non-resident Nepalis have decided to send 100 oxygen concentrators to assist the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reported The Himalayan Times

Will NYC elect a South Asian American on city council this time?

Despite vibrant South Asian communities - like the one in Jackson Heights - flourishing across Queens and New York for decades, New York City has never elected a South Asian American city council member

European Parliament resolution on the state of human rights in Pakistan was overdue

It would not have come as a surprise to any Pakistan-watcher that the European Parliament, in view of the “alarming” increase in the abuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan, last week adopted a resolution calling for a review of the GSP+ status, the EU’s most beneficial trading relationship, which it had granted to the country

'Outpouring of support from Indian diaspora towards India COVID-19 relief'

Following remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris reiterating United States’ strong partnership with India in this "hour of need", Silicon Valley angel investor and entrepreneur MR Rangaswami, who founded Indiaspora, a nonprofit community of global Indian diaspora leaders, spoke of the outpouring of support from the Indian diaspora toward India’s COVID-19 relief efforts at a discussion hosted by the State Department