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Saudi Arabia’s credit resilience: Why regional conflict cannot derail the Kingdom’s economic ambitions

Financial markets are often unsettled by geopolitical shocks, but their long-term judgments depend on more than the headlines. The Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in October have raised serious concerns about regional security, aviation operations and investor confidence. Yet, despite the disruption, the Kingdom’s underlying economic and financial strengths remain largely intact. […]

Weekly BLITZ • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:16 AM

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Remittance inflow rises 13pc in July-October

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:16 AM

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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman spoke as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the Dhaka Metropolis Second Division Volleyball League 2026. Photo: PID

The minister said young people must be encouraged to return to sports grounds to protect themselves from the devastating effects of drugs, which destroy individuals, families and society.

The Business Standard • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:15 AM

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Export earnings rise 4.39pc in October

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:14 AM

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Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambition: Between national aspiration and the perils of regional war

Ethiopia’s renewed pursuit of access to the Red Sea has become one of the most consequential geopolitical questions in the Horn of Africa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly described maritime access as a national security necessity, arguing that a country of more than 130 million people cannot remain indefinitely dependent on neighboring states for […]

Weekly BLITZ • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:13 AM

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Bangla QR now allows P2P money transfers

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:13 AM

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India’s remarkable poverty reduction: How nearly 500 million people escaped poverty in just 12 years

An extraordinary development achievement offers lessons for the developing world, but sustaining progress will require more jobs, inclusive growth and a determined fight against inequality. India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its development journey, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 […]

Weekly BLITZ • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:10 AM

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BB to introduce AI-based cybersecurity policy soon

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:04 AM

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South Korea needs to be included into QUAD

Addressing a forum the other day, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did well to pitch for an Indo-Pacific. This is an excellent idea indeed. We all know the Indo-Pacific region hosts the straits of Hormuz, Bab-el-Mandeb and Malacca, crucial for the growth of almost all major economic powers in the region. This makes an effective […]

Weekly BLITZ • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:03 AM

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Forex financing vital for trade, industrial growth: ICCB

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:03 AM

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The world to come: Jewish mysticism and the politics of emancipation

What if the world we hope for is not somewhere in the distant future? What if, in some strange sense, it already exists? This is one of the possibilities opened by the Zohar, the great masterpiece of Jewish mysticism. Composed in medieval Spain and written largely as a mystical commentary on the Torah, the Zohar […]

Weekly BLITZ • 18 Hours, Nov 2, 2026 12:02 AM

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