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    Nepali Political Parties Call for Parliament Reinstatement Amid Unrest

    Nepal's political landscape is in a state of turmoil, as major political parties have united to demand the reinstatement of the Parliament, which was dissolved by President Ram Chandra Poudel following a week of deadly anti-corruption protests.
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    Child mortality

    The Unwavering Battle: Pakistani Mothers Fight Malnutrition One Spoonful at a Time

    With each mother who learns to cook a new, nutritious meal, and each spoonful of semolina porridge lovingly fed to a child, the cycle of poverty and poor health begins to break.
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    Finance and Economy

    ADB Approves $127 Million for Climate-Resilient Tourism Development in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Lake

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $126.42 million loan along with $1 million in technical assistance to promote sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Lake area, one of the state’s most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions.
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    Corruption

    Sushila Karki is First Choice of Gen Z Protestors to Head Government

    Nepal’s army stepped in late Tuesday night to impose an indefinite curfew across major cities, including the capital Kathmandu, as the country reeled from violent Gen Z-led protests that forced Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday.
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    Agri-business

    NCEL, APEDA Forge Strategic Alliance to Propel Cooperative-Led Agri-Exports Across India

    By equipping cooperative members with structured training and exposure to international norms, the initiative empowers them to meet stringent global quality thresholds and certifications – a big leap from patchwork, localized interventions.
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    Finance and Economy

    Pakistan Seals Landmark $500 Million MoU with US for Critical Minerals Development

    Recent tariff negotiations have also strengthened Pakistan’s position. Islamabad successfully reduced US reciprocal tariffs from 29 per cent to 19 per cent, a move projected to enhance access to US markets.
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    Civil society

    Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Resigns as Gen Z Protests Shake Nepal’s Political Core; Burn Parliament

    On Monday, the latest round of protests, driven by Gen Z youth demanding an end to corruption and authoritarian rule, spiralled into tragedy. Security forces opened fire on demonstrators, resulting in at least 19 deaths.
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    Disaster Management

    Window to Prevent Famine Spreading in Gaza is ‘Closing Fast’, UN Warns

    Fletcher’s statement amid what he described as “a massive military offensive” by Israeli forces against Palestinians in Gaza City, and the failure of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas militants.
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    Middle East Crisis Deepens Global Hunger: WFP

    Without coordinated intervention, the ripple effects of the Middle East crisis could entrench hunger for years, reversing hard-won development gains.
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    Sri Lanka’s Dengue Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals; Military Deployed

    Experts stress the need for sustained, multi-sectoral action: improved waste management, better urban infrastructure, public education, and research into vaccines or novel vector controls. Sri Lanka’s experience with malaria eradication shows what coordinated efforts can achieve.
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    Monsoon Surge Hits North India: Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Expected as Heatwave Lingers Briefly

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are highly favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance rapidly across large parts of north and central India over the coming days.

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    Experts stress the need for sustained, multi-sectoral action: improved waste management, better urban infrastructure, public education, and research into vaccines or novel vector controls. Sri Lanka’s experience with malaria eradication shows what coordinated efforts can achieve.
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