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    World Court Begins Historic Climate Change Hearings

    The push for ICJ involvement was led by Pacific nations like Vanuatu, whose very existence is threatened by rising sea levels. Vanuatu’s ambassador to the UN emphasized the moral and existential urgency of the hearings.

    Bangladesh Bans Polythene Bags Again, Sparking Hopes for the Eco-Friendly ‘Sonali Bag’

    The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.

    In the Rajya Sabha: ESG Standards for Coal Industry Transformation

    CIL's initiatives illustrate a comprehensive approach to ESG standards, integrating environmental, social, and governance objectives, the coal and mines minister said.

    UN Initiative to Counter Climate Disinformation

    The United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, launched the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change.

    Bangladesh Pledges Labour Reforms to Attract Global Buyers

    The US delegation praised the Interim Government's initiatives, including an 18-point agreement with local unions, which they described as a significant step towards progress.

    Delhi Schools Reopening: Supreme Court Asks CAQM to Reconsider Closure

    The Supreme Court of India has cast doubt on the continued closure of schools in Delhi-NCR due to air pollution. In a hearing today, the court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to review its decision, particularly for grades 10 to 12.

    Who Should Pay for Climate Loss and Damage?

    A small tax on just seven of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies could grow the UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage by more than 2000 per cent, as shown in an analysis by environmental organisations Greenpeace International and Stamp Out Poverty.

    India: On the Road to Clean Energy, SECI signs MoU to promote Green Hydrogen Initiatives

    Produced using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro and biomass, Green Hydrogen offers a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
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    Afghan Day Labourers Can Afford Just Half a Basic Food Basket as Work and Wages Fall Short

    WFP continues to monitor markets weekly and monthly through third-party data collection in all provincial capitals.

    Sri Lanka’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.2% in Q2 2026 as Agriculture Contracts

    Policymakers face the task of supporting agricultural recovery, sustaining industrial expansion and restoring broader services momentum.

    Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Forced to Survive on 20 Litres of Water a Day

    Nearly a decade after the 2017 exodus, the Rohingya crisis remains one of the world’s largest and most protracted.

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    Afghan Day Labourers Can Afford Just Half a Basic Food Basket as Work and Wages Fall Short

    WFP continues to monitor markets weekly and monthly through third-party data collection in all provincial capitals.

    Sri Lanka’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.2% in Q2 2026 as Agriculture Contracts

    Policymakers face the task of supporting agricultural recovery, sustaining industrial expansion and restoring broader services momentum.
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