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In an era shaped by digitalisation and social media, the judiciary’s legitimacy depends not only on the soundness of its judgments, but also on its capacity to communicate with citizens transparently. Article 1(13) of the Constitution of Bhutan,...
Sri Lanka Among Most AI-Exposed Nations as World Bank Reports Sharp Rise in Tech-Driven Jobs Across South Asia
October 25, Colombo (LNW): A new assessment by the World Bank has revealed a dramatic surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) expertise across South Asia, with Sri Lanka emerging among the most affected nations. The report indicates that...
Stella Jean's Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve...
An appeal for artisans Jean has long supported global artisans in her collections combining Italian tailoring with textiles, artistic details and garments sourced from traditional artisans in order to help safeguard their cultural heritage. Now,...
Stella Jean’s Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve craftsmanship
MILAN (AP) — Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean returned to the Milan runway on Saturday after a three-year absence with a collection produced with artisans in Bhutan and an appeal for more political support for the withering class of artisans...
How to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
The Newcastle vs Arsenal live stream feels like an important game for both clubs, despite it being so early in the Premier League season. With just a solitary win over Wolves and only three goals scored from their five league games, it’s been a...
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Statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner has been unveiled in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up, before...
World News | Bhutan, Bangladesh Express Interest in Signing Free Trade Agreement
New York [US], September 27 (ANI): Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where the two leaders discussed interest in signing a free trade...
UN delegates use fashion to bring culture and tradition to global stage
Delegates to the UN General Assembly use fashion as a way of bringing their culture and traditions to the global forum. At the United Nations General Assembly, speeches aren’t the only statements being made. Beyond the rhetoric and debates,...
First Deepfake case in Bhutan: 9 victims targeted in AI-Generated harassment
Police arrests 22-year-old suspect from South Thimphu for blackmail, defamation, and obscene transmissions In a landmark cybercrime case, Bhutan has recorded its first-ever deepfake-related criminal prosecution after police arrested a 22-year-old...
Three Months In, Binance Pay Struggles to Gain Traction in Bhutan
When Bhutan announced its partnership with Binance Pay and Digital Kidu (DK) Bank earlier this year, it made global headlines. The initiative – the world’s first national-level crypto tourism payment system – was hailed as a bold leap into the...
How to watch Argentina v South Africa: Live streams, TV details for the final Rugby Championship match of 2025
The Springboks head to Twickenham looking to seal a second successive Rugby Championship title Watch Argentina v South Africa live streams, as the world champions look to secure a second successive Rugby Championship title at Allianz Stadium,...
Running for peace: Thimphu Marathon draws over 500 runners from 11 countries
This time, the country is promoting wellness tourism through a marathon. Today, over 500 runners from 11 countries took part in the first-ever Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and World Athletics-certified marathon. The...
Can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton on TV? Live stream Premier League 2025/26 game today, TV channels, preview
The Premier League continues this weekend, and the highlight of the 3pm kick-offs is undoubtedly Brighton’s trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. The Seagulls were torn apart by Cole Palmer in the same fixture 12 months ago, but Fabian Hürzeler...
What led to Nepal’s Gen Z protests, social media bans and first female Prime Minister?
Mohammad Ehsan Ahmad, Graduate, Jamia Ahmadiyya UK Nepal made history on 12 September 2025 as Sushila Karki became the country’s first woman to serve as Prime Minister. The breakthrough comes after weeks of unrest marked by mass protests, violent...
Stella Jean’s Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve craftsmanship
How to watch New Zealand vs Australia: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview, teams
The Rugby Championship 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary thus far, with all four teams locked on two wins and two defeats apiece and only varying bonus points separating the sides. That it comes down to two Bledisloe Cup matches between...
Disputed III: China Claims All Of Arunachal Pradesh But Has Its Eyes On Tawang
Home China Disputed III: China Claims All Of Arunachal Pradesh But Has Its Eyes... Tawang is of strategic value and to lose it could be catastrophic for India. Over the years India has strengthened Tawang's defences even as China's belligerence...
World News | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Afridi Demands PKR 550 Billion from Pak Govt
Peshawar [Pakistan], October 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan, Sohail Afridi, on Saturday demanded that the federal government release PKR 550 billion owed to the province, urging Islamabad to convene a...
World News | Trump Administration Mulls Plans to Target Cocaine Facilities Inside Venezuela
Washington, DC [US], October 25 (ANI): The Trump administration is reportedly weighing plans to target drug-trafficking routes and cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, though a final decision has not yet been made, according to CNN. Signs of a...
Calls for peace and unity, a dose of criticism in Scranton mark anniversary of the United Nations
Chandra Sitaula Sharma fled political prosecution in Bhutan, his home county. He spent more than two years in a refugee camp in Nepal. Sharma was offered a second chance to build a life in the United States because of the United Nations. “I might...