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    Climate change

    Trump Administration Disbands Key Federal Climate Science Advisory Committee

    As the federal government aggressively abdicates its traditional leadership role in climate science, the burden of addressing global warming is rapidly shifting to state and local governments, as well as the private sector.
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    Employment

    The Silent Epidemic: Psychosocial Workplace Risks Claim Over 840,000 Lives Annually Worldwide

    The path forward requires governments, corporate employers, and workers’ rights organizations to engage in robust social dialogue. Integrating rigorous psychosocial risk management directly into standard occupational safety and health systems is no longer optional.
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    Finance and Economy

    UN News: Fears Grow Over Global Food Supply as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Trade Routes

    As tensions persist, the world watches closely, aware that even minor escalations could have far-reaching consequences. The Strait of Hormuz, long recognised for its strategic importance in energy markets, is now emerging as a critical node in the global food supply chain.
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    Democracy

    Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Sweeping Amnesty Programme

    As Europe grapples with populist anti-migration sentiment, Spain has positioned itself as a counterpoint.
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    Finance and Economy

    IMF Warns Continued War on Iran Could Trigger Global Recession

    IMF says, with tensions still high and no immediate resolution in sight, policymakers, businesses and households must prepare for a more challenging economic environment.
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    Finance and Economy

    Iran War Could Plunge 32 Million into Poverty, Warns United Nations

    In its policy brief released on Monday, the UNDP described the conflict as “development in reverse”, cautioning that even a fragile ceasefire may not prevent long-lasting economic damage.
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    Civil society

    Oxfam Report: India Receives Highest Number of Regressive Tax Recommendations from IMF, Sparking Inequality Alarm

    Oxfam accuses the IMF of a “troubling double standard” in tax advice, handing progressive policies to rich nations while pushing regressive measures on India...
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    Finance and Economy

    UN Report: Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations Growing Even Wider

    The UN assessment ends on a note of cautious urgency. The Seville Commitment, though imperfect, still represents the clearest roadmap available.
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    Accountability

    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.
    Early childhood development

    Measles Resurgence in Maldives: From Eradication Triumph to Public Health Alert

    After years of eradication, measles has returned to the Maldives with 11 confirmed cases in 2026, sparking urgent vaccination...
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

    As the delegation arrives in Dhaka, all eyes will be on the specifics of the reform agenda and financing assurances.

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    136,000 Endured Weeks Without Food in Nuristan, says ICRC

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    The Geneva Conventions: ‘Rules of War’ Saved Me, says Former Child Soldier

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    Agriculture

    Heatwave-Driven Power Surge Tests India’s Energy Resilience as El Niño Looms for FY27

    India’s electricity sector has witnessed an unprecedented spike in consumption, driven by an intense and prolonged heatwave that gripped much of the country in May 2026.
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    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

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    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.

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