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Russian smuggled hash from Bhutan in swallowed condoms

A 36-year-old Russian who admitted smuggling hashish from Bhutan by putting it in condoms he then swallowed has been arrested on Koh Phangan, police said.

Bangkok Post

American travel blogger ends up in hospital after 15-hour train trip in India

Nick Maddock says train journey from Varanasi to New Jalpaiguiri was ‘one of the grossest things’ he had seen in six years of traveling

The Independent UK

Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees in limbo after deportation from US

Human rights experts voice alarm as refugees expelled by the US, not welcomed by Bhutan and rejected by Nepal

The Guardian - US

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Can Bitcoin save Bhutan’s struggling economy?

Amid a brain drain and economic woes, Bhutan has used cryptocurrency to double the salaries of its civil servants.

Al Jazeera

8 Indian tribes on the verge of extinction

India, with over 700 tribal communities, is home to some of the world’s most ancient and diverse indigenous peoples, known collectively as Adivasis. These groups, making up 8.6% of the nation’s population, have thrived for millennia, their languages, traditions, and ways of life woven into the fabric of the land.…

The Times of India

Why would Trump put Bhutan, a tiny nation that prioritizes happiness, on his ‘red list?’

A draft list of banned countries has been circulating, but remains unconfirmed

The Independent UK

Why Would Trump Want To Ban Bhutanese People?

The proposed list of countries for the "Muslim ban" reboot has been leaked. It includes a small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas.

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An audience with the ‘dragon king’ of Bhutan, from 1984

A meeting with the youngest ruler of the world’s most impenetrable country resulted in some very modern observations

The Guardian - UK

Modi’s trips last year to Abu Dhabi, Kazan and Moscow cost around Rs 20 cr: RTI

From Bhutan and Kuwait to Ukraine and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s whirlwind diplomatic tours in 2024 dominated headlines. Replies to RTI queries by transparency activist Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd) now provide a glimpse into the cost of this 16-nation outreach.

Newslaundry

The world’s greatest unclimbed mountains: virgin summits that have yet to be conquered

We take a look at the world’s greatest unclimbed mountains – remote, revered giants that remain out of our reach to this day

Advnture

Ed Sheeran makes history with Bhutan gig

Ed Sheeran has hailed it "an honour" to have made history as the first international artist to perform in Bhutan.

BANG Premier

Ed Sheeran set for historic Bhutan gig

Ed Sheeran will become the first international artist to perform in Bhutan when he plays a concert in the Himalayan kingdom's capital Thimphu on Friday (24.01.25)

BANG Premier

ECI to host conference of Election Management bodies on January 23, 24

The conference is scheduled following an extraordinarily eventful year, when more than 70 countries with nearly half the world population went to polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

From Bitcoin Country To Crypto Kingdom: Bhutan GMC Seeks $BTC, $ETH, $BNB Strategic Reserves

Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has announced an initiative to recognize three major cryptocurrencies as part of its strategic reserves, marking what could be the first national multi-token crypto reserve in the world.

International Business Times

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far

Search for survivors has ended after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Tibet killed at least 126 and wounded dozens.

The Independent UK

At least 126 killed in 7.1-magnitude Tibet earthquake as tremors felt across multiple countries

Tremors felt in northern India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan

Dynamite News

Bhutan PM pays respect to DR Manmohan Singh by signing condolences book at Indian Embassy in Thimphu

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay fondly remembered Singh's unwavering support and personal friendship, expressing gratitude for his role in launching Bhutan's 11th Five Year Plan, a testament to the strong bond between the two nations. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

El Salvador And Bhutan – How Two Small Nations Led The National Bitcoin Reserve Race

El Salvador and Bhutan are making headlines in recent months as their Bitcoin strategies have paid off significantly with $BTC's price surge since the 2024 U.S. elections – what brought these two small countries to the spotlight?

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The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran announces ‘biggest ever’ India tour

Grammy winner performed a sold-out show in Mumbai earlier this year

Evening Standard

Can I learn the secrets to finding joy on a journey through Bhutan, one of the world's happiest nations?

Radhika Aligh heads to the Land of the Thunder Dragon for a historic pilgrimage through its mountains — and meets plenty of wisdom-dispensing locals along the way

Fortune

Two small countries bet on Bitcoin—and it's paying off big time

Bhutan and El Salvador have seen their Bitcoin holdings soar beyond $1 billion and $500 million, respectively.

International Business Times

The Real $BTC Country? Bhutan Government's Bitcoin Treasury Passes $1 Billion

The Kingdom of Bhutan, a small sovereign state that quietly built up its Bitcoin mining operations, has become a force to reckon with as it now has 12,000 Bitcoins worth over a billion dollars.

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China Expands Settlements In Disputed Bhutan Border Region

China's construction of villages in disputed Himalayan territories raises tensions and strategic concerns in the region.

The Conversation

How some South Asian countries are embracing colonialism by moving citizens to disputed areas

South Asian countries Bangladesh and India are using settler colonial policies as they resettle citizens in contested territories.

The Guardian - AU

What happened to Bhutan’s ‘kingdom of happiness’?

The Himalayan country is facing unprecedented emigration and high youth unemployment, casting doubt on its famous happiness-based economic approach

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