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    “Led by the ultrarich, with their private jets, yachts, massive mansions, space travel and hyperconsumptive lifestyles, humanity is exceeding Earth’s carrying capacity,” the report stated in...
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    War on Women? 9,000 Women Killed in Gaza Since Early October

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    Accountability

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    Human rights

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    Some Council members proposed action plans to potentially end hostilities beginning with an immediate ceasefire and hostage releases while Algeria’s ambassador accused Israel of...
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    E-governance

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    ITU has called for $100 billion in overall investments by 2026 to provide the expertise and resources required to extend universal, meaningful connectivity and...
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    Obstacles to aid delivery include lack of political will, the regular closing of the two crossing points into the enclave, as well as insecurity...
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    Human rights

    UN’s Financial Troubles Jeopardize Critical Human Rights Work

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    Global South Communities Demand Fossil Fuel Giants Pay for Climate Damage Ahead of COP31

    The statement crystallises a simple principle: climate justice is not charity. It is accountability. Communities in Sri Lanka still recovering from Ditwah, Pacific Island nations facing existential sea-level rise, African farmers confronting prolonged droughts and South Asian workers enduring extreme heat are not asking for handouts.
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    India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

    The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme. 

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    Sri Lanka Moves to Speed Up Police Clearances for ICT Talent Seeking Global Contracts

    Sri Lanka’s technology professionals operate in a global marketplace where speed and reliability of supporting documentation can decide outcomes.
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    Global South Communities Demand Fossil Fuel Giants Pay for Climate Damage Ahead of COP31

    The statement crystallises a simple principle: climate justice is not charity. It is accountability. Communities in Sri Lanka still recovering from Ditwah, Pacific Island nations facing existential sea-level rise, African farmers confronting prolonged droughts and South Asian workers enduring extreme heat are not asking for handouts.
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