Saudi bans poultry meat import for 13 US regions, BhutanThe Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has temporarily banned the import of poultry meat, eggs, their products and equipment from five regions in the US, due to the spread of severe bird flu disease, according to a report. Monta More… |
Nissan in deal to supply electric carsThe Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has tapped Nissan Motor Company to supply electric cars for its taxis and government fleet, hoping to reduce reliance on imported oil. Under the agreement announced yesterday, Nissan will supply its More… |
India, Pakistan 'had very good talks'The prime ministers of India and Pakistan had 'very good talks' on Thursday and have asked their officials to take steps as soon as possible to normalise relations, India's top diplomat said. The meeting signaled some improveme More… |
Bells, chants launch Bhutan's first paperBuddhist monks prayed for the success of Bhutan's first daily newspaper, which was launched on Thursday but could take a week to reach remote areas of the tiny Himalayan nation carried on ponies and on foot. Bhutan Today, an eight-page More… |
Bhutan votes for stability; rejects king's uncleThe people of Bhutan shocked even themselves on Monday, voting for stability and experience in their first ever parliamentary elections but overwhelmingly rejecting a party led by the king's uncle. This was not a vote against the much-love More… |