Metro15d
I visited 10 countries in a year — this tiny kingdom trumped them all
Astrology is part of the fabric of this spiritual enclave. In 2021, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck even used it to tackle misinformation around Covid vaccines. The roll-out was ...
Town & Country15d
Bhutanese King and Queen Honor Laurene Powell Jobs
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck honored Laurene Powell Jobs with the inaugural Bhutan GNH Medal, a rare national honor. At the ceremony yesterday, Queen Jetsun Pema joined her husband ...
India Today16d
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest on Republic Day
In 2014, then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the chief guest at the celebrations, while Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the parade in 2013. The heads of state and ...
newsdrum16d
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be R-Day chief guest: MEA
In 2014, then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the chief guest at the celebrations, while Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the parade in 2013. The heads of state and ...
The Hill16d
Watch live: Harris adds signature to VP desk, carrying on decades-long tradition
Vice President Harris will mark the final days of the Biden administration by signing her desk drawer in the ceremonial White House office Thursday afternoon, carrying on a tradition that began ...
Time16d
Inside Bhutan’s Plan to Boost Its Economy With ‘Mindful Capitalism’
In December 2023, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck announced the GMC as part of “wholesale” reforms of the nation’s economy to combat challenges such as 29% youth unemployment ...
Travel Weekly16d
Bhutan one step closer to establishing ‘mindfulness city’
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck revealed plans to develop a mindfulness city last year in a bid to capitalise on the wellness trend and attract more visitors to the tiny Himalayan ...
Tatler18d
Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha of Brunei celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Florence
Among the guests were Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Prince Abdul Mateen is the ...
The Hindu20d
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto set to grace Republic Day parade as chief guest
In 2014, ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the chief guest at the celebration, while Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the parade in 2013. The heads of state and ...
Swarajya24d
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Proposes Defence Corridor Near Guwahati To Address Logistical Challenges Of Armed Forces
with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck among the dignitaries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are also slated to attend. Highlighting ...
theblock24d
Bhutan SAR intends to adopt BTC, ETH and BNB as part of its strategic reserves
The SAR is an ambitious sustainable urban development and economic innovation project in southern Bhutan, envisioned by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Spanning over 2,500 square kilometers near ...