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    Marching Towards Multi-hazard Risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

    The MHRA hackathon brought together experts, early career professionals, and students with a background in modelling to form interdisciplinary groups to MHRA case studies.

    Trump Moves to Slash US Drug Prices, Shaking Global Pharma Industry

    Trump’s crackdown on international drug pricing is poised to have far-reaching consequences for developing nations, where access to affordable medicines has historically relied on such price disparities.

    War, huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

    One should, nevertheless, keep in mind that war is horrific. It is most often not the answer. When it is, it is always the very last resort after all other means to resolve adverse situations have been well and truly exhausted.

    Top Chinese Minister to Visit Sri Lanka in June; FTA Talks Likely

    Government sources, however, said trade and export expansion – including talks on the stalled Free Trade Agreement between Sri Lanka and China – is likely to be high on the agenda.

    World Economy Teeters on Recessionary Edge amid Rising Trade Tensions and Financial Uncertainty, UNCTAD Warns

    The report stresses that as the world stares down the possibility of a widespread recession, the urgency for cohesive, multilateral solutions has never been greater.

    Why has Balochi Insurgency become big news?

    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.

    US Intelligence Warns of Expanding ISIS-K Threat

    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.

    Online Harassment of Women Gets Amplified by Biased Algorithms

    Algorithms are trained on vast datasets that reflect historical and societal biases. When these biases go unchecked, they become ingrained in the technology itself, reinforcing discrimination and amplifying online harassment against women.
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    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.

    China Urges Investment Climate Reforms as Interest in Bangladesh Grows

    China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.

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    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
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