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 · Apr 14, 2025
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 · Mar 28, 2025
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 · Mar 18, 2025
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. Reason · Mar 18, 2025
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 · Mar 2, 2025
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 · Feb 27, 2025
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 · Feb 24, 2025
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 · Jan 26, 2025
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 · Jan 24, 2025
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 · Jan 21, 2025
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 · Jan 10, 2025
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. Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2025
At least 126 killed in 7.1-magnitude Tibet earthquake as tremors felt across multiple countries Tremors felt in northern India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
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: Dynamite News · Dec 31, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024 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?
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 Ed Sheeran announces ‘biggest ever’ India tour Grammy winner performed a sold-out show in Mumbai earlier this year
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024 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 · Nov 15, 2024 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 · Nov 13, 2024 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.
Top News · Nov 5, 2024 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 · Nov 3, 2024 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 · Oct 30, 2024 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
Dynamite News · Oct 11, 2024 CJI discusses ways to boost bilateral judicial cooperation on Bhutan visit Chief Justice of India Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud paid an official visit to Bhutan from October 7 to 10, and met the Chief Justice of Bhutan, Lyonpo Chogyal Dago Rigdzin. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024 Bhutan’s king is set to visit Australia for the first time. Here’s why thousands will line the streets to see him Deki, a 23-year-old resident of the remote town of Armidale, NSW, has been sleepless with excitement since the Bhutanese embassy in Canberra announced an upcoming visit from Bhutan’s fifth monarch, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 Bhutan government holds over $700m worth of Bitcoin from mining: Arkham The Kingdom of Bhutan, a landlocked small sovereign state in South Asia, holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador, and the massive treasury didn't come from seizures or purchases, but from mining the world's top digital asset.