Civil society

The United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, launched the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change.

The PTI has vowed to continue its protests until Khan is released unconditionally, accusing the government of orchestrating politically motivated charges.

Despite the political transition, Sri Lanka has maintained its economic policies, providing reassurance to investors. Analysts suggest the stability and anti-corruption stance of the new government could further bolster investor confidence.

The US delegation praised the Interim Government's initiatives, including an 18-point agreement with local unions, which they described as a significant step towards progress.

Around one in three women still experience physical or sexual violence. Almost 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action promised to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls — it’s beyond time to deliver”.

The Supreme Court of India has cast doubt on the continued closure of schools in Delhi-NCR due to air pollution. In a hearing today, the court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to review its decision, particularly for grades 10 to 12.

A small tax on just seven of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies could grow the UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage by more than 2000 per cent, as shown in an analysis by environmental organisations Greenpeace International and Stamp Out Poverty.

Nepal’s debt trajectory aligns with global trends among developing nations, which have seen rising public debt due to post-pandemic recovery efforts, inflationary pressures, and currency devaluations.