Diplomatic Reset or Strategic Brinkmanship? Trump Heads to China as Global Energy Prices Soar
In a move of profound geopolitical significance, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in China this Wednesday for a three-day state visit. The trip, spanning May 13 to…
Her Majesty Joins Celebration of Bhutan Red Cross Society’s Decade Milestone
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the 10th anniversary celebration of the Bhutan Red Cross Society (BRCS) on Thursday, marking a decade of humanitarian service across the country. The Bhutan Red…
Trump Brokered Truce Holds as Putin Hosts ‘Hardware-Free’ Military Parade
Under a heavy blanket of security and a historic absence of heavy weaponry, Russia commenced its annual Victory Day celebrations on Saturday to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany’s…
Nepal Red Cross Grapples with Rising HIV Reactive Samples in Jhapa
The healthcare infrastructure in Jhapa is currently facing a dual crisis as the Nepal Red Cross Society reports a significant surge in blood demand alongside a worrying trend in donor…
Strait of Hormuz Shudders: Global Markets React to Most Violent Truce Violation Yet
Global energy markets were thrown into a fresh state of volatility this Friday as oil prices surged following a direct military exchange between United States naval forces and Iranian assets…
International Recognition for NEIGRIHMS Faculty at Bhutan Conference
The Department of Pathology at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, earned international recognition after faculty members secured top awards at the…
Rs 3.62 Billion Corruption Suit Filed Over Pokhara Airport Construction
The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a high-profile corruption chargesheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu, targeting 13 individuals over alleged financial irregularities totaling Rs…
Viral Contagion: Global Health Authorities Track Cruise Passengers After Three Shipboard Deaths
The maritime community and international health officials are on high alert as a rare and deadly hantavirus outbreak has crippled the MV Hondius, a cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions.…
Roadside Vendors in Thimphu Navigate Challenges of Informal Trade
Along the busy thoroughfares of Bhutan’s capital, roadside merchandisers begin setting up their small booths before daylight, hoping to secure guests before the megacity’s rush hours begin. From fruits and…
Ta Dzong and the Preservation of Bhutanese Cultural Identity
Perched strategically on a ridge overlooking the historic Trongsa Dzong, the cylindrical stone walls of Ta Dzong no longer echo with the sounds of military vigilance. Instead, they resonate with…