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    India: Export Duty on Sugar-Derived Molasses

    The export duty is explained as a strategic move to address the sugarcane shortage caused by erratic monsoon rains. The government aims to regulate...
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    Accountability

    Humanitarian Cash Not Accelerating Aid Delivery in Nepal’s Earthquake Response

    Evidence accumulated over the past decade shows that in most contexts, cash effectively and efficiently meets people’s food, nutrition and other related essential needs,...
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    Health Policy

    It is now Mandatory for Doctors in India to Mention Reasons For Prescribing Antibiotics

    This important instruction is contained in DGHS' latest letter to medical colleges, medical associations, and pharmacist associations across the country. In a bid to tackle...
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    Air

    Stage-III of GRAP Revoked in Entire NCR with Immediate Effect

    Delhi’s average air quality index (AQI) clocked 318 today at 4:00 PM on Thursday. The dynamic model and forecasts for meteorological conditions and air...
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    Bio-diversity

    Maldives Plans for a Floating Resort on Ecologically Significant Island Evokes NGOs ‘Concern’

    In a joint statement, the civil society organisations have called on the government of Maldives to declare HDH.Keylakunu as a nature reserve and halt...
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    Health Policy

    More than 800 Expected to Participate in National Workshop on Healthy Village

    The workshop will exhibit the exemplary strategies, approaches, convergent actions and innovative models in context to convergent actions and best practices. Beginning Thursday, the Ministry...
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    Afghanistan

    How Afghan Women Connect and Learn in the Face of Taliban Restrictions

    Social media has become a lifeline for many women and girls in Afghanistan but not all can afford it. The prevalence of social media usage...
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    Asia Pacific

    The Discourse on Modern Forms of Slavery Needs to be Mainstreamed

    Due to the hierarchical and inter-generational discrimination they have faced, communities discriminated on work and descent have been and continue to be subjected to...
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    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.
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    UN Extends LDC Graduation Deadline for Nepal and Bangladesh to 2029

    The decision, adopted without a vote during the 81st session in New York, gives both countries three additional years beyond the previous November 2026 deadline to strengthen their economies before losing key international support measures.
    Accountability

    Secret Australian Inquiry Exposes SAS Command Failures and Toxic Culture in Afghanistan War

    The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.

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    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

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    UN Extends LDC Graduation Deadline for Nepal and Bangladesh to 2029

    The decision, adopted without a vote during the 81st session in New York, gives both countries three additional years beyond the previous November 2026 deadline to strengthen their economies before losing key international support measures.
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