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    World Court Begins Historic Climate Change Hearings

    The push for ICJ involvement was led by Pacific nations like Vanuatu, whose very existence is threatened by rising sea levels. Vanuatu’s ambassador to the UN emphasized the moral and existential urgency of the hearings.

    New FAO Report Offers Guidance and Data on Integrating Nutrition Goals into Food Trade Policies

    Trade-driven diversity also leads to a more equal distribution of nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and zinc, which is key given that the domestic food production of many countries does not meet the nutrient requirements of their populations.

    Wage Inequality has Declined in Two-Thirds of Countries Worldwide Since Start Of 21st Century: ILO

    wage inequality has remained stubbornly persistent in wealthier countries, shrinking annually between 0.3 and 1.3 per cent in upper-middle-income-countries and 0.3 to 0.7 per cent in high-income countries.

    In the Rajya Sabha: ESG Standards for Coal Industry Transformation

    CIL's initiatives illustrate a comprehensive approach to ESG standards, integrating environmental, social, and governance objectives, the coal and mines minister said.

    In the Lok Sabha: Earthquake Preparedness and Monitoring

    Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that several studies have been conducted to better understand the frequent earthquakes affecting various regions.

    Maldives: Amendments to Drugs Act; New Gang Violence Bill

    In a statement shared on social media, President Muizzu emphasized that current legislation poses significant challenges for state institutions combating drug addiction.

    Afghanistan: Widespread Restrictions on Media, says UN Report

    The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the UN Human Rights Office documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August 2021 and September 2024.

    Sri Lanka’s New Government Yet to Decide on Lifting Ban on Chinese Research Ships

    The decision to impose the ban was influenced by security concerns raised by neighbouring India, which cited potential spying activities by foreign research ships operating in the Indian Ocean.
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    Debt, Detention and Broken Dreams: How Nepal’s American Dream Turned into Jail for Young Migrants

    Human traffickers and migration agents still find willing clients because the alternative feels equally bleak to many young people.

    Nearly 11 a Day: Pakistan’s Child Abuse Crisis Persists

    United Nations experts and local organisations agree that most intra-family and community abuse never reaches newspapers or police stations.

    India: Rural Jobs Diversify; Agriculture Share Falls to 52.9%; Non-Farm Employment Rises

    Overall, the April-June 2026 PLFS data indicates that rural India is advancing, albeit gradually, along the path of economic diversification.

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    Debt, Detention and Broken Dreams: How Nepal’s American Dream Turned into Jail for Young Migrants

    Human traffickers and migration agents still find willing clients because the alternative feels equally bleak to many young people.

    Nearly 11 a Day: Pakistan’s Child Abuse Crisis Persists

    United Nations experts and local organisations agree that most intra-family and community abuse never reaches newspapers or police stations.
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