OWSA Contributor

As the seminar approaches, all eyes will be on the messaging from Oli and Dahal. Their ability to project unity while navigating internal party differences and external pressures will test the viability of left-wing resurgence in Nepal’s fragmented democracy.

The approval sends a positive signal to markets and development partners amid global turbulence. For millions of Bangladeshis reliant on timely rains, affordable inputs, and stable prices, it offers reassurance that food security remains a national and international priority.

Economists emphasise the need for coordinated fiscal-monetary policy, better inflation targeting, and structural reforms.

Challenges persist: balancing security needs with rights, combating rising organized crime and drug issues without draconian tools, and ensuring implementation does not lag.

Climate change is amplifying these risks, as warmer baseline ocean and atmospheric temperatures can intensify extremes.

Amnesty International has issued a stark appeal to governments worldwide: stop the unlawful expulsion of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers.

As Pakistan grapples with climate change, population growth, and water stress, every stalled dam represents a missed opportunity for resilience.

After years of eradication, measles has returned to the Maldives with 11 confirmed cases in 2026, sparking urgent vaccination drives and highlighting global risks...