South Asia
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healthTyphoid Bacterium Evolves Extensive Drug Resistance, Study Warns
The bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly gaining resistance to antibiotics, posing a growing global health threat.
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financeWorld Bank Cuts South Asia Growth Forecast to 6.3% Amid Middle East Crisis
South Asia's economic growth expected to decelerate from 7.0% in 2025 to 6.3% in 2026 as Middle East conflict disrupts energy markets.
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healthPlastic Chemical Linked to Millions of Premature Births
DEHP, commonly used in household items, is estimated to contribute to over 1.9 million preterm births globally.