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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

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

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

The G20 Must Help Africa Escape the Financial Death Trap

US President Donald Trump may not be attending the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, but his tariffs

COP30: Global wait whether ‘lungs of planet’ serve truth

Nepal's NDC3.0 and zero emissions by 2045 were also shared by him. The Minister urged the developed countries to fulfill

The Case for Taxing AI

It’s about ensuring that the rewards are shared and the risks managed in the public interest. The sooner we start

Reimagining Nepal’s civic space and role of citizen-led platforms

Nepal is living through a moment of deep uncertainty. Across the country, people are expressing frustration with political leadership, fatigue