The Foreign Ministry said 17 agreements, memorandums of understanding, protocols and action plans were signed during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China. The list of these agreements and agreements was released on Saturday (June 27). The agreements and understandings that have been signed are: 1. Agreement on Development Cooperation between China and Bangladesh. 2. … Read more
Russian commentator and TV presenter Konstantin Genich criticized Norway coach Ståle Solbakken for fielding a second-string squad for the World Cup match against France , Match TV reports . “Norway made 10 changes to their lineup. Each team has its own strategy. The coach probably knows what he’s doing. I don’t approve. But that’s the … Read more
Russian fighter and triple ONE champion Anatoly Malykhin said he wishes Portuguese fighter Cristiano Ronaldo victory in the FIFA World Cup, Match TV reports . “I’ve always been a Cristiano Ronaldo fan. I’ve been since I was a kid. I don’t support Portugal anymore ; I just want Cristiano Ronaldo to win the World Cup. … Read more
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) and the People’s Liberation Army Air Forces (PLAAF) of China conducted another joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific region. The Russian Ministry of Defense press service reported this on the Max messenger app . “An air group consisting of Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers and Chinese Hong-6K strategic bombers conducted air … Read more
The death toll from a Ukrainian drone attack in the Bryansk region has risen to two. The tragedy occurred in the village of Petryatinka, where the drone struck a parked car, acting regional governor Yegor Kovalchuk reported on the Max channel . According to Kovalchuk, despite all the efforts of medical workers, one of the … Read more
Eight of the 10 people injured in the Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on the Sambek Heights memorial complex near Taganrog have been discharged from the hospital, Rostov Region Governor Yuri Slyusar announced on his Telegram channel . “As of 7:30 p.m., eight of the 10 people hospitalized this afternoon following a drone strike on the … Read more
Ukraine is expecting extended power outages this summer due to the heat, according to Ukrainian energy expert Dmitry Ignatiev , quoted by the Telegram channel Strana.ua. He noted that the country’s energy system has already entered an “irreversible period” this summer, and high temperatures are causing overload of electrical networks, leading to the need to … Read more
Artificial intelligence is inherently boundaryless, and its most pressing challenges—from localized climate change modeling to regional public health predictions—cannot be solved in isolation. Recognizing this, 2026 has witnessed an unprecedented surge in cross-border AI research collaborations among universities across South Asia, transforming the region into a highly interconnected academic powerhouse. Moving Beyond Siloed Research Historically, … Read more
As the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence expand, the potential for ethical breaches within academic settings is multiplying. Recognizing that broad national policies often move too slowly to address day-to-day technological dilemmas, South Asian universities are taking governance into their own hands. In 2026, the establishment of dedicated “AI Ethics Committees” has become the new … Read more
The integration of artificial intelligence into higher education is fundamentally altering the academic landscape, but it is also deeply impacting the psychological well-being of students. Across South Asia, universities are recognizing that the AI revolution brings a complex dual reality: it offers powerful new tools to support campus mental health, while simultaneously triggering severe anxiety … Read more