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    Maldives Tightens Permanent Work Quota Rules to Curb Illegal Immigration

    Under the revised framework, foreign nationals granted permanent work quotas will face stricter documentation requirements when registering their workplace locations.

    China Suspends Rasuwa Dry Port Project After Devastating Floods

    A key piece of Nepal’s long-anticipated trade infrastructure has stalled dramatically after Beijing informed Kathmandu that it is halting construction of the Rasuwa dry port, a China-funded inland container depot near the Nepal-China border.

    Journalism “Lost” in Balochistan as Press Freedoms Shrink, New Report Warns of Crisis

    Without decisive reforms, the report warns, the erosion of independent media will not only deepen informational marginalization but also weaken democratic accountability in a region already fraught with conflict and neglect.

    Afghanistan to Remain Major Crisis in 2026, UN, Partners Warn

    Many households will meet minimum food needs only by depleting essential livelihood assets – a sharp deterioration compared with the previous year.

    Tobacco Industry’s Grip Tightens: Global Index Flags Persistent Influence in Bangladesh and Worldwide

    The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025 underscores that tobacco industry influence remains a formidable barrier to public health policy in Bangladesh and worldwide. While some countries demonstrate notable progress, Bangladesh’s mid-to-high interference score suggests that institutional reforms and stricter safeguards are urgently needed.

    How Climate Change is Threatening Human Rights

    With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis.

    Sri Lanka Ranks Among Bottom 40 Countries in Global Health Index 2025

    The Global Health Index specifically highlights poor diet and lack of exercise as significant contributors to Sri Lanka’s low relative standing, noting that even...

    Maldives Anti-Scam Initiative Recovers Over One-Third of Stolen Funds

    According to the police, 1,663 scam cases were reported, with losses exceeding MVR 22.7 million, of which MVR 8.5 million has now been retrieved. Before the centre’s formation, authorities were only able to recover about two per cent of stolen funds.

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