The Latest Breaking News from Bhutan

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin a eight-day visit to India on November 3, the Ministry of External Affairs said. “External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and senior officials of the government will call on the King of Bhutan,” the MEA said.

Bhutan-China boundary talks resumed after 7-yr gap, making progress towards 3-Step Roadmap. MoU signed in 2021, JTT established in Aug. Agreement to delineate boundary, but India worries over China's demand for full diplomatic ties & presence in Thimphu.

Bhutan, China inching towards boundary demarcation; talks include possible exchange of Doklam, areas to North. PM Tshering confirms India in loop on negotiations, says Bhutan seeks to make both India, China happy. King’s visit to Delhi in April discussed boundary talks, SEZ in Gelephu; PM Tshering speaks of re-election prospects.

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Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) in Assam is now eyeing Nepal for a special grade of diesel that can be used easily in sub-zero conditions.  The public sector NRL, often referred to as the Assam Accord Refinery, has been the lone supplier of low-pour high-speed diesel to Bhutan for several years now.…

Govt has significantly improved border infrastructure in last 9 yrs, including along China border, says. EAM Jaishankar. The infrastructure push will determine India's response to security challenges, EAm said. Raxaul-Kathmandu railway project in final stages, Bhutan-Assam border to open for more tourists, trilateral Highway project with Myanmar facing security challenges.

An MLB article about the growing popularity of baseball in Bhutan sparked one of the coolest sports photos you'll see.