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    Bangladesh

    At Least 38 Children Dead as Measles Outbreak Grips Bangladesh

    Bangladesh is facing a rapidly escalating measles outbreak that has already claimed the lives of at least 38 children this year.
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    Forced disappearances

    The Siege of Arakan: Report Accuses Arakan Army of Genocide Tactics Against Rohingya Civilians

    As fighting continues in Rakhine State, the report serves as a stark reminder that Rohingya civilians remain trapped between warring factions, their safety and dignity under relentless assault.
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    Accountability

    Nepal’s Fake Rescue Scam Resurfaces, 32 Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud

    Hospitals are accused of admitting patients without medical necessity and inflating bills, while helicopter companies allegedly falsified flight records.
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    Animals and wildlife

    Sundarbans Honey Harvesting Begins Amid Security Concerns

    Sundarbans honey has also attracted global interest. Earlier efforts secured geographical indication (GI) recognition, highlighting its distinct origin and traditional knowledge.
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    Agri-business

    Mandarins on the Move: Climate Change Forces Bhutan’s Citrus Heartland to Higher Ground

    The kingdom’s Gross National Happiness philosophy, which places equal weight on economic progress and environmental stewardship, faces a practical test here.
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    Agriculture

    Prolonged Middle East Conflict Could Choke Asia-Pacific Growth, Spur Inflation and Hit Agriculture Hard: ADB

    With the region still recovering from previous shocks, the latest ADB analysis serves as a timely reminder of the region’s exposure to distant geopolitical events.
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    Climate change

    Poor Nations Face 10 Times More Heat Deaths by 2050 Says Climate Impact Lab; India Confronts Sharp Regional Risks

    The report’s central message is hopeful amid the grim projections: adaptation works when strategically deployed.
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    Afghanistan

    Flash Floods Kill 17 in Afghanistan as Heavy Rains Batter Western, Central and Northern Provinces

    As Afghanistan grapples with this latest natural disaster, the episode underscores the urgent need for both immediate humanitarian support and longer-term adaptation strategies.
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    Accountability

    India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

    The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme. 
    IPR and patent regime

    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
    Civil society

    South Asia Democracy Conference Opens in Colombo Amid Regional Democratic Challenges

    As the three-day programme continues, participants will explore practical questions of democratic renewal.

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    India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

    The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme. 
    IPR and patent regime

    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
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