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Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality.
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AI and LAWs are changing the rules of engagement. How will this impact regional stability, security, and the balance of power?
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UNAMA’s Indrika Ratwatte highlights UN support for Afghanistan on climate, refugees, private sector, and counter-narcotics.
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Afghan Fund accrues $440 million in profit, holding $3.94 billion in assets to stabilize Afghanistan’s economy.
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India’s top news outlets, including ANI, sue OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train ChatGPT.
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Scientists confirm the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal after 185 years, thrilling conservationists.
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Boom in the tiger population of Nepal sparks debate as conservation success clashes with rising human-wildlife conflicts.
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Protesters set fire to Sheikh Hasina’s Sudha Sadan, clash at Bangabandhu’s residence amid ongoing unrest in Dhaka.
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Pakistan signs deal with Saudi Fund to defer $1.2 Billion oil payment, securing supply amid economic challenges.
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So, the question shouldn’t be whether Pakistan has lost Kashmir. It should be: What does true freedom look like for the people of Kashmir?