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Protest movement presents a growing challenge in Nepal
A campaign demanding reversal of the transition to secularism, republicanism and federalism continues to attract support
The Gaza war will worsen Jordan’s long-term debt risk
The conflict's impact on local tourism is already hurting the fiscal and current accounts
Remittances strengthen Ortega’s position in Nicaragua
As reliance on remittances deepens, migrants are inadvertently propping up the Ortega government
African debt distress increases instability risks
Rising debt burdens are forcing governments to increase taxes, worsening the cost-of-living crisis
Middle East / AfricaCanada's carbon tax is under more political pressure
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement last month of a carbon tax exemption of home-heating oil has sparked a row
CanadaConcern over corruption will grow in Indonesia
The erstwhile leader of the state anti-corruption agency is himself a suspect in a graft case
IndonesiaKurds will try to keep Iraq out of the Gaza conflict
Iraqi Kurdistan is managing a difficult balance between Iran, the United States and Israel
IraqNew Zealand's government is being pushed to the right
Parliament met yesterday for its first session under the new government, amid countrywide protests by Maori communities
New ZealandGaza war will hike Israeli and Mideast gas risk
The initial outbreak of conflict caused Israel’s government to shut down a key field, with knock-on impacts
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