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    Maldives Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16: Balancing Protection and Digital Freedom

    For the Maldives, this represents more than regulation; it’s an opportunity to pioneer a balanced digital future that honours cultural values, Islamic principles, and the well-being of its youth while embracing innovation.
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    India: G RAM G Act to Replace MGNREGA from July 1

    As the 1 July 2026 deadline approaches, the Ministry of Rural Development has outlined a seamless transition plan.
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    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.
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    UN Extends LDC Graduation Deadline for Nepal and Bangladesh to 2029

    The decision, adopted without a vote during the 81st session in New York, gives both countries three additional years beyond the previous November 2026 deadline to strengthen their economies before losing key international support measures.
    Accountability

    Secret Australian Inquiry Exposes SAS Command Failures and Toxic Culture in Afghanistan War

    The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.

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    Clean tech

    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.
    Accreditation

    UN Extends LDC Graduation Deadline for Nepal and Bangladesh to 2029

    The decision, adopted without a vote during the 81st session in New York, gives both countries three additional years beyond the previous November 2026 deadline to strengthen their economies before losing key international support measures.
    Bangladesh

    Middle East Conflict Imperils Bangladesh’s Vital Remittance Flows

    Bangladesh’s situation illustrates the double-edged nature of labour migration for lower-middle-income countries.
    Clean tech

    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.
    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Delays Critical Household Survey as Post-Crisis Poverty Data Remains Elusive

    Parliament’s discussion highlighted the need for welfare programmes such as Sri Lanka’s Aswesuma to rest on data that accurately reflect current income and expenditure levels.

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