India has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to …
Climate Change
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Toronto Wakes to Brown Christmas as Declining December Snow Highlights Climate Concerns
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readMany Torontonians who had hoped to wake up to snow-covered streets on Christmas morning were met with an unexpected sight. Instead of the familiar blanket of white, the city appeared …
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IMF Approves $206 Million Emergency Financing for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a disbursement of SDR 150.5 million, approximately $206 million and equivalent to 26 percent of Sri Lanka’s quota, under the …
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Canada Announces Over $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “The loss of life and …
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US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Vows Support for Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on December 11, 2025, in Colombo and expressed confidence in his leadership as the …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
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Carney Faces Internal Liberal Rift as Alberta-Ottawa Energy Deal Triggers Cabinet Resignation
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readPrime Minister of Canada Mark Carney continues to face political headwinds even after British Columbia Premier David Eby signaled a willingness to discuss the proposed Alberta-Ottawa pipeline agreement, provided the …
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Rising Heat, Rising Risk: UN Says India Must Brace for a Hotter, Harsher Century
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readSouth Asia is emerging as the global epicenter of climate-driven extreme heat, with India facing some of the most acute and fast-intensifying risks, the United Nations warned on Wednesday in …
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Green Party Support Helps Mark Carney’s Minority Liberal Government Survive Crucial Budget Vote
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readClouds of uncertainty over the future of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government lifted Monday after Green Party Leader Elizabeth May delivered a decisive “yes vote” on the Liberals’ …
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India Emerges as Global Energy Pivot as IEA Warns of Fragile Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe world’s energy map is tilting toward Asia, and India sits squarely at its center, according to the World Energy Outlook 2025 released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The …