Governance

The collapse of Afghanistan’s Western-backed government in 2021 and the Taliban’s rise to power have further complicated the country’s ability to address its climate challenges.

In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for urgent climate action and reform of international institutions, warning that current systems are failing to meet global challenges.

Donald Trump’s proposed tariff hikes have sparked concerns among Sri Lanka's exporters. This report from Sri Lanka’s Institute of Policy Studies says that the...

Kirti Vardhan Singh urged all nations to work with determination toward meaningful outcomes at CoP29, describing the conference as pivotal for shaping future climate action.

Young people aren’t fooled by empty promises and talk with no action. Youth activists at COP have been clear-eyed in pointing out that a failure to meaningfully address the climate crisis doesn’t mean solutions don’t exist

The Supreme Court mandated that restrictions under GRAP-IV remain in place even if the AQI drops below 450. Additionally, states in NCR were ordered...

Yunus acknowledged isolated incidents of violence against minorities but stated they were “completely exaggerated” and rooted in political conflicts rather than religious tensions.

The NPP painted the island winning across ethnicities and religious groups and made history wining the Northern Jaffna district. NPP has pledged to wield its newly acquired two-thirds parliamentary majority responsibly, ensuring it is used to rebuild the country rather than entrench power.