Asia Pacific
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From the Field: Young Fijians work with older generation for a sustainable future
On the island nation of Fiji, young people are working in solidarity with their elders, benefiting from their knowledge and…
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From The Field: Protecting the last Malayan tigers
The Malayan tiger is a critically endangered species, at a real risk of extinction, mainly as a result of illegal…
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UN condemns election-related violence across Papua New Guinea Highlands
The UN on Thursday “unequivocally” condemned the recent escalation of violence across the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
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Sri Lanka economic crisis requires ‘immediate global attention’: Rights experts
Greater support must be given to Sri Lanka as the country faces economic crisis and political turmoil, a group of…
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Sri Lanka: UN chief calls for dialogue to ensure ‘smooth transition’ of power
Amid reports that Sri Lanka’s President has confirmed he will resign after his residence was stormed by thousands of protesters…
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Record inflation and skyrocketing prices leave over 6 million Sri Lankans food insecure
In the face of record food price inflation, skyrocketing fuel costs and widespread commodity shortages, some 6.26 million Sri Lankans,…
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Sri Lanka: WFP ramps up emergency support, beginning with pregnant mothers in need
The World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday began distributing food vouchers to pregnant women in underserved districts of the Sri…
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Sanctions on Russia already hitting remittance-dependent countries in Central Asia: IOM
As the UN marks the International Day of Family Remittances on Thursday, there is concern that economic contraction and job losses in…
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Afghanistan: World Bank provides $150 million lifeline to stem rural hunger
A critical $150 million dollar lifeline for rural families in Afghanistan was announced by the World Bank on Monday, part…
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UN human rights experts urge China to allow them ‘full access’
Dozens of independent UN human rights experts on Friday urged the Chinese Government to “cooperate fully” with the UN human…
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