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    Nepal’s Provinces Cry Foul Over Federal Snub: Interim Government’s Budget Freeze Sparks Tensions Ahead of Polls

    Provincial leaders in Nepal have accused the interim government of Prime Minister Sushila Karki of sidelining them with a “unilateral” budget freeze, crippling preparations for crucial March elections.
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    15 ha Land Reclaimed in Maldives’ Olhuvelifushi Island, Stage Set for Major Infra Projects

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    Istanbul Talks End Without Breakthrough as Afghanistan Resists Pakistan’s Security Demands

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    Sri Lanka: Climate Finance Strategy Launched to Accelerate Resilience and Net-Zero Transition

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    Pakistan’s Top General Meets Yunus in Dhaka, Seeks Stronger Ties on Trade and Defence

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    High Costs and Uncertainty Stall Global Climate Action, Despite Consumer Willingness

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