Accountability

In a troubling escalation, vehicles linked to Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party blocked media offices, amid protests over a ride-hailing driver’s self-immolation and heavy-handed...

With Parliament and public opinion in focus, the coming weeks will test whether Nepal’s political actors can bridge divides or if this latest impasse signals deeper instability in the federal republic’s young democratic journey.

According to the poll conducted in June 2026 and involving over 26,000 respondents across the European Union, 29 per cent of Europeans believe their personal standard of living will decline over the next five years.

For the Maldives, this represents more than regulation; it’s an opportunity to pioneer a balanced digital future that honours cultural values, Islamic principles, and the well-being of its youth while embracing innovation.

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

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.

The UN experts concluded that ending forced conversions and child marriages is essential for safeguarding human rights and ensuring equal protection under the law for all citizens, regardless of religion.

In almost every sector, certain frameworks eventually become signals. Certifications become indicators of quality. Governance standards become indicators of reliability. Disclosure practices become indicators of organisational readiness.