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UN Day: 81 years of commitment to global peace and cooperation
UN Day: 81 years of commitment to global peace and cooperation

UN Day: 81 years of commitment to global peace and cooperation

October 24 marks United Nations Day, commemorating 81 years since the founding of the United Nations, an organisation established to promote global peace, safeguard international security, uphold human rights and strengthen cooperation among nations. Born out of the devastation of the Second World War, the UN was founded with the aim of saving future generations from the horrors of war. More than eight decades later, it remains one of the principal forums for international diplomacy.

Bangladesh’s public debt ratio lower than those of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Bangladesh’s public debt ratio lower than those of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Bangladesh’s public debt ratio lower than those of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Bangladesh’s public debt as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) is significantly lower than that of most South Asian countries. According to 2026 estimates based on data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bangladesh’s public debt is projected to stand at around 40 per cent of GDP. By comparison, the debt ratios of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Bhutan are considerably higher.

German youth plan France-style mass protests
German youth plan France-style mass protests

German youth plan France-style mass protests

"Gen Z regelt" — or Gen Z's Got It — a youth initiative, has called for mass protests in 21 cities across Germany on Saturday, October 31; including Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich.

Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies aged 74
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies aged 74

Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies aged 74

Japanese author Ryu Murakami, whose edgy works heavily featured sex and violence and were translated globally, has died, his publisher said Friday. He was 74.

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