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    Pakistan’s Hunger Crisis: 7.5 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity Amid Climate Disasters and Economic Turmoil

    According to the latest integrated food security phase classification (IPC) analysis, approximately 7.5 million people across vulnerable regions are grappling with high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition.
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    Agriculture

    Bangladesh Unveils Tk 1,268 Crore Climate Shield to Fortify Haor and Barind Against Environmental Threats

    By combining economic opportunities with risk reduction, CRALEP aims to create a ripple effect: improved market access, better health, and reduced poverty.
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    Climate change

    World Enters Era of Global Water Bankruptcy, UN Experts Warn

    Unchecked, these impacts could deepen conflicts and stall sustainable development goals, particularly SDG 6 on water and sanitation.
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    Drought

    “Blue Davos” Emphasises Water-Related Issues Across WEF 2026 Agenda

    With 2026 designated the Year of Water, Blue Davos seeks to shift perceptions – elevating water from a peripheral issue to a core developmental and economic priority.
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    Climate change

    Building Climate Resilience in Nepal’s Mountains and Plains

    One of the starkest examples is Imja Lake in Nepal’s Everest region. Until the 1960s, it was only a relatively small pool of meltwater high in the mountains.
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    Agriculture

    Pakistan Bolsters Climate Resilience with ADB Financing

    These signings follow recent ADB commitments totalling $730 million for power transmission and state-owned enterprise reforms, highlighting ongoing multilateral support amid Pakistan’s economic recovery efforts.
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    Agriculture

    Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector Faces Turbulent 2025 Amid Climate Shocks and Policy Challenges

    Harnessing innovation and resilience could transform it into a global powerhouse; inaction risks deeper food insecurity and economic fragility for millions.
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    Aid

    South Asia’s Monsoon Deadliest Climate Disaster of 2025: Christian Aid

    The 2025 monsoon season arrived with unusual ferocity, delivering 8 per cent more rainfall than the long-term average across the Indian subcontinent.
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    Climate Off the Charts: UN Warns ‘Supersized’ El Niño Will Propel Record Global Heating and Disasters Into 2027

    The complete and peer-reviewed State of the Global Climate 2026 report will be officially presented in March 2027, incorporating verified input from dozens of national meteorological and hydrological agencies worldwide.
    Artificial Intelligence

    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.
    Climate change

    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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    Climate Off the Charts: UN Warns ‘Supersized’ El Niño Will Propel Record Global Heating and Disasters Into 2027

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    Artificial Intelligence

    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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    Rising Political Violence and Law-and-Order Fears Cloud Bangladesh’s Pre-Election Landscape

    On January 9, 2026, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), publicly voiced deep concerns about the country’s deteriorating security situation ahead of the polls, expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of law enforcement agencies.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghan Moms Receive a Fresh Start in the United States

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    Animals and wildlife

    Muttley Crew Partners with Goodoo Animal Welfare Trust to Spread Christmas Cheer to Rescue Dogs

    Through ‘Christmas for Good(oo!)’, both organisations hope to inspire pet parents across India to join them in making this holiday season brighter for every dog - whether at home or in a shelter.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan’s Opium Cultivation Surges 325% in 2026 Despite Taliban Ban, UN Reports

    Sustained monitoring will be essential to determine whether 2026 marks a temporary adjustment or the start of a broader recovery of Afghanistan’s opium economy.
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka Under FATF Scrutiny as NGO Oversight Measures Draw Global Attention

    The balance struck in Colombo will be watched as a test case for risk-based implementation of FATF Recommendation 8 across the region.

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