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The ‘Nepo Kids Nepal’ trend has taken over Nepalese TikTok, highlighting the lavish lifestyles of political leaders’ children — a striking contrast to the everyday struggles of the average Nepalese...
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A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that eCommerce payments will exceed USD13 trillion globally in 2030, up from USD8.3 trillion in 2025. This substantial 57 percent growth will be...
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One of the clearest signs of unrest in a nation is when anti-government protests persist for days, often escalating into violence and widespread public outcry. This has become a familiar...
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It has been nearly half a month since Pakistan has been suffering from flooding triggered by torrential rains, which started on 14 August 2025. According to Ayyoob Sharifi, a professor...
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In mid-2025, former President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping set of “reciprocal tariffs,” citing unfair trade practices and national security. Starting in early August (some effective August 1, others around...
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Almost a year after former Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to jail over corruption charges, a new chapter has unfolded in the country’s most high-profile political scandal in...
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reported that it has lowered its growth forecasts for economies in developing Asia and the Pacific for 2025 and 2026. According to ADB, the...
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On 29 July 2025, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency issued a Tsunami warning, urging citizens to take urgent caution to protect lives and property.
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On 8 July 2025, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced the launch of the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional peer-to-peer learning...
