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A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless
WPRL - Mississippi
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July 16, 2025
Whenever Ray finds a working internet connection, his first instinct is to contact his wife and tell her that he's safe — for now. Ray, who is in his late 20s, was born in a refugee camp in Nepal and came to the U.S. as a kid. He was recently...
How the Gulf could emerge as a global hub for wellness travel
The National News
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The travel industry is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once a sector dominated by leisure, sightseeing and business conferences is now being reshaped by a more purposeful motivation: wellness. According to the Global Wellness...
Iran too strong for Bhutan in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier
Mehr News Agency
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July 13, 2025
Bhutan went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were no match for Iran, with both sides on six points heading into Wednesday’s ties that will see Iran facing Lebanon while Bhutan will play Jordan, Tehran Times reported. Iran enjoyed...
From Maidhar to Galion: The Bhutanese Journey Beyond Forceful Eviction Toward Justice, Healing, and Unity
Bhutan News Network
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July 15, 2025
By Ram Karki Though thousands of miles separate me from Galion, Ohio, my heart is there—beating in time with the sacred flames soon to be kindled. From July 16 to 23, 2025, the Vishwa Shanti Gyan Mahayagya, organized by the Global Bhutanese Hindu...
Iran Routs Bhutan in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier
Tasnim News Agency
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July 14, 2025
Bhutan went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were no match for Iran, with both sides on six points heading into Wednesday’s ties that will see Iran facing Lebanon while Bhutan will play Jordan. Iran enjoyed a storming start to...
Royal Bitcoin Exit? Bhutan Unloads $60 Million Worth Of BTC
Bitcoinist
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July 15, 2025
In a move that caught many by surprise, the Royal Government of Bhutan sold nearly $60 million worth of Bitcoin in just four days. According to on‑chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the country shifted 512.84 BTC between July 10 and July 14....
US and China top the list for government-held Bitcoin, with Bhutan investing in crypto mining using hydro power
The Nation Thailand
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July 15, 2025
The United Kingdom is in third place with approximately 61,000 BTC, valued at $7.3 billion (248 billion baht). These holdings came from various cybercrime and money laundering cases. Ukraine holds about 46,351 BTC, worth roughly $5.6 billion (190...
Bhutan’s fertility rate: A future with more elderly and lesser working-age people
The Bhutanese
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July 12, 2025
Observed annually on 11th July, the World Population Day offers a vital opportunity to reflect on global and national population trends and, more importantly, to root those reflections in the lives, aspirations, and challenges of people. This...
Bhutan embarks on second joint external evaluation to strengthen health security
Kuensel
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Bhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), reaffirming its commitment to national and global health security. million Monk began...
Bhutan Innovation Lab to help Bhutan achieve 10X economic growth
Kuensel
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The Prime Minister’s Office in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the Bhutan Innovation Lab (BIL) yesterday. An initiative to accelerate public sector innovation and tackle complex development challenges...
Bhutan Just Moved $23M in Bitcoin, Is the Country Cashing Out at the Top?
Bitcoinist
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July 11, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred a significant portion of its Bitcoin holdings to Binance, raising speculation about potential asset offloading during a high point in the market. According to data from blockchain analytics platform...
Bhutan’s young rape victims face uphill battle for survival
Kuensel
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Choden (name changed), a bright fifth-grader, saw her childhood abruptly halted when she was forced to drop out of school, three months pregnant with a secret no child should ever bear. service literature stigma let locked content She GNH our the...
Bhutan government wallets move BTC in likely profit taking at new ATH
Cryptopolitan
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July 10, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has moved over $23 million worth of Bitcoin to Binance, just as Bitcoin breached its previous all-time high level to trade above $112,000. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, Bhutan’s...
Bhutan Innovation Lab opens in Thimphu to accelerate public sector innovation
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 10, 2025
A new hub for fresh ideas and smarter policies has opened in Thimphu. The Bhutan Innovation Lab, launched today, brings together bold ideas, data and design to create people-centred policies. Led by the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet in...
Bhutan welcomes the use of cryptocurrency in travel via Binance Pay
Travel Daily Media
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July 10, 2025
Cryptocurrency may still be the coin of the future for many nations, but the mountain kingdom of Bhutan is now seeing cryptocurrency in use as a payment option for travellers through its partnership with Binance Pay. Blockchain ecosystem and...
Bhutan partners with Binance Pay to cement crypto-enabled travel
Globetrender
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July 10, 2025
Thanks to a new partnership with Binance Pay, Bhutan is one of the world's most crypto-accessible destinations for tourists - with more that 1000 vendors now accepting cryptocurrency. Olivia Palamountain reports Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the...
Bhutan and Switzerland mark 40 years of friendship
Kuensel
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Bhutan and Switzerland yesterday marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 40th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations alongside the 50th anniversary of Helvetas Bhutan. Dorji Choden Bhutan and Switzerland yesterday marked a significant...
Bhutan Welcomes Binance CEO as Country Celebrates Crypto-enabled Travel with 1,000 Vendors Onboarded
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 2025
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, arrived in Bhutan last week to officially launch the Kingdom’s partnership with Binance Pay. Visitors to the Kingdom can now use...
Bhutan tried to erase us. Now, Trump’s America is helping
The Guardian
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July 10, 2025
In mid-March 2025, I sat quietly in the back of a small, crowded room at the Asian Refugees United center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by members of the Bhutanese diaspora. The silence was heavy, thick with fear and uncertainty. This...
Bhutan NDI launches advanced security features to combat digital fraud
Kuensel
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Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) has launched a suite of advanced security features aimed at enhancing digital transaction safety and combating fraud. Sherab Lhamo Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) has launched a suite of advanced...