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    Disaster risk reduction

    Afghanistan

    WHO Extends Polio Emergency as Virus Persists in Afghanistan and Pakistan

    While global cases have fallen dramatically over decades of eradication efforts, the final stages are proving the most challenging.
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    Climate change

    Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Claim Over 750 Lives as Thousands Remain Missing

    Nepal’s Foreign Minister and the UN climate chief have both warned of the growing threat from global warming to the Himalayas.
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    Animals and wildlife

    China’s Solar Boom Creates ‘Green Dilemma’ for Birds

    Without deliberate ecological planning, the green transition risks creating new biodiversity deficits even as it reduces greenhouse-gas emissions.
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    Climate change

    Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Nepal-China Border Floods as Blame Game Erupts

    This disaster is the latest reminder that the “Third Pole” of the Himalayas is warming and becoming more hazardous.
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    Aid

    Rasuwa Flood Disaster Leaves Many Missing as Rescue Operations Intensify

    Satellite data pointed to a glacial lake or landslide-related event similar to the deadly 2025 Bhote Koshi flood that killed nine and left 24 missing.
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    Agroforestry

    India Pushes Proactive Drought Resilience Over Reactive Relief at UNCCD COP17

    As COP17 continues through its thematic days on finance, water, land and people, and food systems and soil health, the focus remains on moving from declarations to measurable action.
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    Agri-business

    Europe’s Scorching Summer Slashes Grain Harvest by Nine Million Tonnes, Inflicting €2 Billion Blow on Farmers

    Farmers across the continent face another difficult and expensive harvest after consecutive years of drought, floods and heat.
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    Agroforestry

    ADB Targets $2 Billion for Asia-Pacific Land Restoration Under New FIELD Initiative

    Land degradation and desertification pose a critical threat to ecosystems that sustain millions of rural communities and underpin economic growth.
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    Accountability

    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. 
    IPR and patent regime

    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
    Civil society

    South Asia Democracy Conference Opens in Colombo Amid Regional Democratic Challenges

    As the three-day programme continues, participants will explore practical questions of democratic renewal.

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    Accountability

    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. 
    IPR and patent regime

    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
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