Sri Lanka is facing a tough time after Cyclone Ditwah. The storm caused a lot of damage and left more than 643 people dead. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stepped in to help. They gave Sri Lanka $206 million in emergency money. This is to help with the urgent needs from the cyclone and to
Nepal is making waves in the film industry with its first-ever science fiction movie, "Eklo I. " This isn't just any film; it's a big deal for Nepal's movie scene. The movie is set to hit theaters in Nepal on January 1st and will also be shown in the U. S. and U. K. a few days later. It's a huge ste
Sri Lanka has a problem. Many moms and health workers feel that the care given during pregnancy and childbirth is not always focused on the person. This is called person-centered maternity care. It means treating each mom as a unique individual with her own needs and feelings. There are not enough
Sri Lanka is facing a massive challenge right now. Over 150 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The situation is so bad that the president had to declare a state of emergency to speed up relief efforts. Imagine, more than 20, 000 homes are gon
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
Nepal is back to normal after days of chaos. The government lifted the curfew in Kathmandu and nearby areas on Saturday. This happened after the country's first woman prime minister was appointed. Protests started on Monday. They were about a ban on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
Nepal is making strides in talking about how climate change and sexual health rights are connected. But there's a big issue that's often overlooked: menstrual discrimination. This unfair treatment is tied to power struggles and old-fashioned gender roles. It's a roadblock for fair climate and health
Sri Lanka's tea-growing hills witnessed a tragic event. A bus plunged off a steep drop, resulting in 21 deaths and leaving 35 others hurt. The incident unfolded near Kotmale, roughly 86 miles east of Colombo, the nation's capital. It happened in the early hours of a Sunday, adding to the shock and c
Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, recently returned to a warm welcome in Kathmandu. Thousands of supporters gathered, hoping to bring back the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the state religion. The crowd chanted slogans and blocked the main entrance to the airport, causing passengers to walk to
