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    Sri Lanka Engages IMF for Restructuring of State Owned Enterprise; Prioritises Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development

    SOEs, including SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Telecom, and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, have long been plagued by mismanagement and inefficiencies, burdening taxpayers.
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    Disaster Management

    Israel Attacks Push Gaza Healthcare ‘To Brink of Collapse’, Says UN Human Rights Office

    Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care.
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    Climate change

    2024: Hottest Year on Record Says World Meteorological Organisation

    The World Meteorological Organisation found that climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat in 2024, harming human health and ecosystems in their report When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather. 
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    Afghanistan

    UN Human Rights Chief Calls on Taliban to Reverse NGO Employment Ban on Afghan Women

    As international pressure mounts, the fate of Afghan women remains a pivotal issue in the global debate on human rights and Afghanistan’s future.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Robust Laws, Interventions Key to Protect Informal Sector Workers, Says Oxfam

    During a meeting convened by the Labour Reform Commission on Sunday at Shram Bhaban in Dhaka, Oxfam presented a comprehensive set of recommendations to protect informal workers.
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    Health Policy

    117th ‘Mann ki Baat’ Address: Prime Minister Modi Highlights Achievements in the Fight Against Malaria and Cancer

    On the fight against cancer, Prime Minister commented about a study of the world-renowned Medical Journal Lancet which stated that the chances of starting cancer treatment on time in India have increased a lot.
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    Afghanistan

    Pakistan Makes Fresh Diplomatic Push to Resolve Tensions with Kabul

    Independent reports, including those from international organizations, have corroborated Pakistan’s claims, highlighting the TTP’s growing presence in Afghanistan.
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    Accountability

    Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders Swift Action Against Human Traffickers

    The meeting, held at the PM Office, focused on the comprehensive report submitted by Mushtaq Sukhera, chair of a committee tasked with investigating the human trafficking crisis.
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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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    Economists emphasise the need for coordinated fiscal-monetary policy, better inflation targeting, and structural reforms.
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