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    Nominations Open for 2nd Just AI Awards 2025 – Asia Pacific Edition

    The second edition of the Just AI Awards – Asia Pacific is now open for nominations, spotlighting individuals and organisations that are building ethical, inclusive, accountable, and impactful AI solutions for the public good.
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    Sri Lanka: Police Top Brass Faces Major Shake-Up Amid Unprecedented Misconduct Scandals

    Sri Lanka’s police force is facing an unprecedented leadership crisis following the dismissal of its second-highest-ranking officer and the looming impeachment of its Inspector-General.
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    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Instructs States to Launch Campaign for Fertiliser Quality

    The minister has said that strict legal action, including cancellation of licenses and registration of FIRs, should be taken against the culprits, and effective prosecution must be ensured to secure conviction.
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    Bangladesh Grapples with Surge in Violence as 10 Murders Reported Daily

    The situation came to a head last week with the gruesome daylight lynching of 39-year-old scrap dealer Chand Mia, also known as Sohag, in front of the Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital in Dhaka.
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    Bangladesh’s Democratic Promise Hangs in the Balance

    Almost a year on, the question remains whether Bangladesh is genuinely evolving towards democracy, or if one form of repression is replacing another.
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    UN Calls on Taliban to End Repressive Policies

    The text called for adherence to Afghanistan’s obligations under international law, including human rights and humanitarian principles.
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    Muhammad Yunus’ Resignation Threat a Bid to Consolidate Power

    The army, which played a key role in ushering in the interim setup, has grown wary of Yunus's intentions.
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    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
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    Bhutan’s Long-Deferred Mines and Minerals Bill Set for Parliamentary Return this Winter

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    Bhutan’s Long-Deferred Mines and Minerals Bill Set for Parliamentary Return this Winter

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

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