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- Ancient 13th-century Buddha statue returns to Kathmandu temple decades after New York theft
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Asia
A rare 13th-century Buddha statue, stolen in the 1980s and later tracked to a New York cultural center, was formally reinstalled at its original Kathmandu temple on May 1, 2026. Th...
- Kathmandu and New Delhi Align Strategic Priorities Ahead of Proposed High-Level Diplomatic Visits
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Politics
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Indian counterpart S Jaishankar have agreed to streamline bilateral mechanisms and prioritize developmental projects before organizing official...
- Nepal’s Rapper-Turned-Leader Convenes Historic Parliament Following Anti-Corruption Revolution and Election Sweep
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Asia
Prime Minister Balendra Shah led the first session of Nepal’s newly elected Parliament on April 2, marking a definitive shift in the nation's political landscape. Following a lands...
- CPN-UML Denounces Arrest of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak as Illegal Political Vendetta
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Asia
The CPN-UML has demanded the immediate release of its chair KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak following their pre-dawn detention in Kathmandu. Characterizing t...
- Former Nepal Prime Minister Oli Detained in Connection to Fatal Gen Z Protest Negligence
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Asia
In a dramatic shift for Nepal’s political landscape, former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday as part of an investigation into his administration’s failure to...
- Rapper Balendra Shah Takes Oath as Nepal Prime Minister Following Landslide Victory and Deadly Anti-Corruption Uprising
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Asia
Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old reformist and leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, was sworn in as Nepal's prime minister on Friday following a commanding election victory. His app...
- Rapper-Turned-Politician Balendra Shah Takes Oath as Nepal’s Prime Minister
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
In a historic shift for the Himalayan nation, 35-year-old Balendra Shah was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal on Friday. The former rapper and Kathmandu mayor leads the three...
- Nepali Congress Leader Gagan Thapa Demands Immediate Public Release Of Gauri Bahadur Karki Probe Report
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Asia
President of the Nepali Congress Gagan Thapa has called on the government to disclose the findings of the Karki commission following the incidents of early September. Speaking at a...
- Karki Commission Finalizes Investigative Report on September Gen Z Movement Killings for Sunday Submission
Published: Mar 7, 2026
Section: Politics
The high-level judicial panel tasked with investigating the lethal crackdown on youth protesters in September 2025 has concluded its findings. Led by former Special Court Chair Gau...
- Former rapper Balendra Shah leads Rastriya Swatantra Party toward landslide victory in Nepal general election
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Section: Politics
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has secured a commanding lead in Nepal’s parliamentary elections, crossing the 100-seat mark as the country seeks to replace the administration of Khad...
- Nepal Begins High-Stakes Vote Count Following 2025 Uprising as Youth-Led "Balen" Wave Challenges Established Political Guard
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Section: Asia
Election officials in Nepal are tallying votes from the March 5 parliamentary election, a pivotal moment for the Himalayan nation following the violent September 2025 uprising. Ear...
- Nepal Records Sixty Percent Voter Turnout as National Parliamentary Elections Conclude Amid Localized Tensions
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Asia
Nepal successfully conducted its parliamentary elections on Thursday with approximately 60 percent of the eligible 18.9 million voters casting their ballots. The Election Commissio...