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Actress Manisha Koirala has expressed deep sorrow and anger regarding the violent suppression of protestors in Nepal, labeling the events as a “black day for Nepal.” Her sentiments come amidst a...
A recent verdict from a Bangladesh court has seen former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death. Hasina is currently residing in New Delhi, India,...
The repercussions of the Nepal protests are being felt across the border in India. Reports indicate that protesters have targeted villages near the India-Nepal border. On Wednesday, demonstrations...
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his deep sorrow regarding the ongoing violence in Nepal on Tuesday. He described the protests as 'heart-wrenching' in a social media post. Following his return from...
The situation in Nepal has become precarious. Large-scale protests have erupted, with both youths and a significant number of people taking to the streets. Reports indicate that the foreign minister...
Recent political upheaval and a coup in Nepal have created a tense situation. The resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Ramchandra Paudel led to widespread unrest. From Kathmandu...
Massive protests erupted across Pakistan today as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets. The demonstrations were sparked by unverified rumors circulating about...
Concerns are mounting over the whereabouts and well-being of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who remains inaccessible to his legal team, party leaders, and even family members. In...
Nepal's Bara district is under curfew as new clashes erupted between GenZ protesters and cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN UML). The reimposed curfew comes amid...
Bangladesh has officially requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death by a Dhaka court. The Ministry of External Affairs in Dhaka cited the...
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reacted strongly to her death sentence, issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for her alleged role in the July-August 2024 unrest....
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by a Bangladesh court. Currently residing in New Delhi since August 2024,...
Bangladesh braces for a critical verdict as a special tribunal is set to rule on charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is reportedly...
Significant relief has been granted to leaders and activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government...
The government of Shehbaz Sharif has made considerable efforts to quell the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK). A committee of ministers and leaders has been dispatched to PoK to negotiate...
Following widespread anti-government protests in Nepal by the Gen-Z demographic, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was compelled to resign. After maintaining silence, Oli has issued his first statement on...
KP Sharma Oli, Nepal's former Prime Minister, has voiced strong criticism of the current government, labeling it the 'Gen-Z government' and alleging its formation was unconstitutional. Oli stated...
Former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance after resigning from his post. Oli attended a program organized by the Rashtriya Yuva Sangh, the...
Following youth movements in Nepal and public pressure in Indonesia, the Philippines, a Southeast Asian nation and neighbor to China, faces a major political crisis. Millions are set to take to the...
During violent protests in Nepal, a coup took place. Protesters stormed the parliament. KP Sharma Oli was forced to flee his residence and resign from the position of Prime Minister. Following this,...
Sushila Karki has been sworn in as the Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, amidst ongoing political unrest. Her appointment is a crucial step as the nation's leaders strive to stabilize the government...
The youth-led protests in Nepal have subsided, but the nation has endured significant repercussions to reach this point of relative calm. The country is grappling with a new wave of political...
Following three days of widespread unrest, Gen Z protesters formally presented their ten-point agenda during a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday. Representatives of the youth movement,...
The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has tragically climbed to 31, according to officials at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital's Department of Forensic...
Protests by Gen-Z demonstrators, which began on Monday, continued into Tuesday. Despite the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the country remains in turmoil. Taking advantage of...
Following recent demonstrations in Nepal, France has become the scene of escalating unrest. The 'Block Everything' movement, a new protest initiative, initiated a wave of actions on Wednesday...
Nepal is currently experiencing significant political and social upheaval. The movement, which began against social media bans and rising corruption, has now turned violent. The situation has...
All airports in Nepal, including Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, have been closed until Wednesday at noon due to ongoing protests. Flights were suspended from Tuesday at 2 PM due to...
The protests unfolding in Nepal echo those seen in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, creating a pattern across three South Asian nations where citizens have risen up against their governments. In 2022, Sri...
Approximately 400 Indian citizens are stranded at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, due to ongoing protests. Numerous flights have been canceled as a result of the demonstrations,...
Following his resignation on Tuesday, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has left Kathmandu. The departure occurred via a military helicopter, with the destination remaining undisclosed. This...
A deadly youth uprising erupted in Nepal on Monday following the government's ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X, on September 4th. The police responded to...
The Nepali government has lifted its ban on social media applications following escalating protests, primarily led by Gen Z, which led to violent clashes with law enforcement. The Minister for...
Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is experiencing significant unrest, with protests resulting in at least 14 fatalities. The demonstrations, spearheaded by Generation Z, commenced on Monday and are...
Following Bangladesh, another neighboring country of India has announced elections. State television reported on Monday that the first phase of the general elections in Myanmar will be held on...
General Syed Asim Munir, the Pakistani Army Chief, faced public rebuke during his visit to Washington, D.C. A group of Pakistani protesters and individuals of Pakistani origin gathered outside his...
A widespread 'Kolhan Bandh' called by the BJP in protest against a lathi charge on tribal protesters significantly impacted West Singhbhum district on Wednesday. The shutdown led to deserted streets...
A widespread 'Kolhan Bandh' called by the BJP in protest against the lathi charge on tribals significantly impacted West Singhbhum district on Wednesday. The shutdown led to deserted streets and...