Peace

Guterres also praised both countries for their long-standing contributions to UN peacekeeping operations and expressed hope that their shared history of cooperation could form the basis for renewed dialogue.

Tourism accounts for 6.98 percent of the state’s GDP and is considered a key sector of Kashmir’s economy; 80 percent of Kashmir’s population, which is 12.5 million, is directly or indirectly dependent on it.

As per the newly ratified amendment to the Immigration Act, travellers coming to Maldives via Israeli passports will not be allowed entry. However, Israeli passport holders can also enter the country if they have dual citizenship, and travel through passports from another country.

Sri Lanka’s involvement in the regional initiative comes amid growing environmental concern about the country's increasing plastic waste. Like many nations in Asia, Sri Lanka has seen a surge in single-use plastics and limited infrastructure to manage them.

Despite being rich in natural resources such as natural gas, coal, gold, and copper, Balochistan remains one of the poorest regions in Pakistan. The benefits of resource extraction projects largely bypass the local population, fuelling resentment.

While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Brussels for high-stakes NATO talks, former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggest a shift in American policy toward Russia’s reluctance to agree to a ceasefire.

Despite the Islamic State’s setbacks in the Middle East, the assessment reveals that ISIS-K remains operationally capable and aggressive, leveraging its influence beyond South Asia to inspire and enable attacks across the globe.

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