An archaeological site in Assam's Dima Hasao district, uncovered but damaged during the construction of an arterial road in the 1960s, has yielded artefacts that establish it as a Neolithic habitation zone dating back to more than 2,700 years.
The discovery of a furnace and iron slag, indicating metallurgical activities, has provided "substantial support" for earlier hypotheses that Daojali Hading was a major prehistoric settlement in the northeastern part of India.
May 31, 2025
Neolithic Habitation Found in ASSAM'S Dima Hasao
An archaeological site in Assam's Dima Hasao district, uncovered but damaged during the construction of an arterial road in the 1960s, has yielded artefacts that establish it as a Neolithic habitation zone dating back to more than 2,700 years.
The discovery of a furnace and iron slag, indicating metallurgical activities, has provided "substantial support" for earlier hypotheses that Daojali Hading was a major prehistoric settlement in the northeastern part of India.
May 30, 2025
French Parliament Backs Bill to Legalise Assisted Dying
France's National Assembly passed bill allowing adults with unbearable and incurable illnesses to choose assisted dying.
This decision marks a very important shift in France's approach to end-of-life care.
The bill aims to provide individuals with the right to die with dignity under strict conditions.
A team of doctors will evaluate the request.
The process includes a 15-day review period followed by a 2-day waiting period.
If approved, patients can self-administer the medication or receive assistance.
May 27, 2025
ASEAN opens summit with Gulf nations, China amid U.S. tariffs threat
A regional association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) is set to hold a three-day summit Tuesday with China and six Gulf countries in what officials called an effort to bolster economic resilience as they grapple with global volatility and US tariffs.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, opening a summit in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur among the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council, said a stronger ASEAN-GCC relationship would be key to enhancing interregional collaboration, building resilience and securing sustainable prosperity.
May 26, 2025
Algeria Becomes New Member of BRICS' New Development Bank
In a significant development for international finance and South-South cooperation, Algeria has formally joined the New Development Bank (NDB)—an institution established by the BRICS nations—on May 19, 2025.
This move reinforces Algeria's commitment to sustainable development and underlines NDB's expanding global footprint beyond its founding members.
Trump's Gold Card Visa Programme
President Donald Trump announced the launch of the 'gold card' visa programme.
This initiative aims to attract wealthy foreign nationals to the United States. By investing $5 million, applicants can gain permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship.
The announcement was made during the 'Building the Future' event in Washington, D.C.
The programme is designed to replace the existing EB-5 investor visa scheme.