El Niño itself cannot be prevented. The scale of its impact on Sri Lanka, however, will be determined by the quality and speed of the national response.
Climate change remains an existential concern for the Maldives. Rising sea levels, coastal erosion and the need for greater green cover make large-scale tree planting both a practical and a symbolic necessity.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has issued firm directives requiring Afghan nationals enrolled in medical and dental programmes across Pakistan to return to Afghanistan.
The targets set at the September 2026 review meeting mark a concrete timeline for transforming these centres from traditional demonstration units into dynamic hubs of technology, skill and enterprise.
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), a moderation from the 7.6 per cent expansion expected in FY26, as higher energy prices triggered by the Middle East conflict and supply chain disruptions weigh on activity.