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    Agriculture

    One-Fifth of Sri Lanka Submerged as Cyclone Ditwah Unleashes Historic Floods, UNDP Warns

    Nearly 20 per cent of the country’s land area was inundated during Cyclone Ditwah, causing widespread devastation across all provinces.
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    Afghanistan: Drought, Climate Crisis Imperil Livestock Livelihoods in Badghis

    as climate change advances, the arid and semi-arid zones of Afghanistan are seeing rangeland collapse, livestock losses, and weakened rural economies.
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    Accountability

    Nine Out Of Ten of Bangladeshi Journalists Fear Assault During 2026 Elections, Study Warns

    The report makes clear that safeguarding journalists is not simply a media-industry concern; it is a democratic imperative. Free, independent political coverage is essential for voters to make informed decisions, and safety is the minimum guarantee required to enable that.
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    Agriculture

    Sri Lanka Flood: 627 Dead, 190 Missing — Economic Shock Deepens as Food, Health, and Infrastructure Crises Spread

    Experts point out that recovery fund and planned reconstruction must also prioritise restoring agricultural capacity, irrigation and roads – because Sri Lanka’s food security and export-based economy depend critically on them.
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    Child Labour

    Pakistan: Over 1.6 Million Children in Sindh Trapped in Child Labour, Says Survey

    Many experts emphasise the need for conditional cash transfer programmes, improved rural schooling, transportation support for students, and vocational training initiatives to ensure that families are not forced to choose between survival and education.
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    Disaster Management

    Sri Lanka Races to Contain Public Health Emergency After Cyclone Ditwah Triggers Nationwide Crisis

    Sri Lanka faces a challenging road ahead: rebuilding damaged infrastructure, restoring health services, and ensuring clean water access are urgent priorities.
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    Bangladesh

    Alarming Plunge in Bay of Bengal Fish Stocks, Says Bangladesh Survey

    Microplastic sampling yielded sobering insights, with concentrations averaging 1.2 particles per cubic meter in surface waters – double the 2020 baseline.
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    Child mortality

    WHO Backs Wider Use of Weight-Loss Medicines; Calls Obesity Chronic Disease

    WHO plans to update the recommendations as new evidence emerges and will work with partners in 2026 to ensure that those with the most urgent needs are prioritised.
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    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.
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    Sri Lanka’s Prisons in Crisis: Overcrowding, Mental Health Collapse, and Calls for Comprehensive Reform

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    Sri Lanka’s Prisons in Crisis: Overcrowding, Mental Health Collapse, and Calls for Comprehensive Reform

    Sri Lanka’s prison system is under intense scrutiny following multiple deaths in custody.
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    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.
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