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SAARC at 40: Cooperation deferred amid rivalries and domestic challenges

Kathmandu, Dec 3: As the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) approaches the 40th anniversary of its Charter this Monday on December 8, questions about its relevance and effectiveness are more pressing than ever. Established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, SAARC was built on the hope that regional

A Just Transition for Land

The question is whether it will be unfair, chaotic, and reactive, or whether world leaders, development institutions, and other stakeholders

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, internal development, and global cooperation

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, spanning the period from 2026 to 2030, has garnered significant interest not only domestically but also

Lack of toilets questions ODF sustainability in Nepal

Leaving vulnerable ones behind any sanitation movement not only dents development but also metes out sheer injustice.

Japan’s Takaichi Sparks Postwar Tension, Beijing Demands Retraction and Apology

As strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, Taiwan continues to symbolize unresolved historical legacies that shape the region’s future.

Trump’s Crony Diplomacy

While Trump’s quest for enrichment is undeniable, it would be simplistic to say that this is the only reason he

Martyr at 18: Gen-Z movement cuts short Deepak’s future

Deepak’s story is not merely a personal tragedy—it is the voice of a generation that dared to hope for a

The Missing Ingredients for Peace in Palestine

The world has grown tired of helplessly watching violence and suffering in Palestine. The Trump ceasefire could be the first

Family in Sarlahi plunged into mourning after Dev’s death in…

“They gave their lives against corruption and injustice. Their sacrifice is meaningful only if these problems end.” She urges the

Gen Z martyrs’ families waiting for PM Karki’s job assurance

During the meeting, PM Karki assured them of employment according to their qualifications, Manju Sardar recalls.