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    War in Ukraine Triggers New International Non-Alignment Trend

    The rivalry between the United States and China – a growing trading partner and investor in numerous developing nations – fuels the distancing demonstrated...
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    Freedom of speech and expression

    Under Attack, Global Sexual Health ‘Can’t Rely On US’

    For almost 40 years, the controversial US ‘global gag rule’ has been used by Republican presidents to block federal funding to non-US organisations that...
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    Bangladesh

    Hydropower Collaboration Offers High Prospects of Energy Security and Trade in the SouthAsian Subcontinent

    The South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy Integration programme prompted by USAID is geared towards regional energy integration and cross border energy trade in...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Heatwave in Kashmir Spells Difficult Future for Pastoralists

    This year’s heatwave has left the pastoralist community of Jammu and Kashmir with inadequate fodder and water, and many fear an uncertain future in...
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    Accountability

    Unprecedented Threats Against “Right to Protest” on the Rise World-wide

    Protesters across the globe are facing a potent mix of pushbacks, with a growing number of laws and other measures to restrict the right...
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    Finance and Economy

    Nepal Staring at Imminent Double-Digit Inflation

    Inflation has taken over Nepali life and is hitting a major segment of lower-income families for whom basic necessities are becoming unaffordable. It is...
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    Finance and Economy

    Falling Labour Share Highlights High Income Inequality in India

    A large majority of the population suffers from low income, aggregate demand remains depressed, leading to a glut or over-production leading to a decline...
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    Child Labour

    Pakistan’s Coal Miners Restless

    Poor regulatory conditions, especially the absence of government department inspection of mines, as provided under the law has meant owners don’t care to put...
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