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Nepal is reeling under severe violence led by Gen Z. The protests initially erupted due to the government's ban on social media platforms but later turned into an anti-corruption movement. The angry protestors took to the streets and torched several government and private buildings. Beijing: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday expressed concern over the violence in Nepal and exhibited hope for the swift restoration of peace. Hailing the relations between the two nations, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mao Ning, said that Beijing was hopeful Nepal will handle the domestic crisis effectively and that…

Amnesty International has exposed Pakistan's growing surveillance and censorship network, powered by companies from China, Europe, North America, and the UAE. Amnesty has called this a dystopian reality and urged international action against companies enabling such repression. Islamabad: A new report by Amnesty International has revealed that Pakistan's expanding surveillance and online censorship system is being powered by a global network of technology companies based in China, Europe, North America and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report, titled "Shadows of Control", highlights how advanced tools are being used to monitor, censor, and control digital communication on an unprecedented scale.…

Violence in France: Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said a bus was set on fire in the western city of Rennes and that damage to a power line blocked trains on a line in the southwest. He alleged that protesters were attempting to create “a climate of insurrection.” Paris: A massive violence broke out in France as protesters blocked roads, set blazes and were met with volleys of police tear gas Wednesday, seeking to heap pressure on President Emmanuel Macron by attempting to give his new prime minister a baptism of fire. Nearly 200 protesters have been arrested In the…

Nepal protest: KP Sharma Oli’s ouster has once again pushed Nepal, which has had 14 governments in the last 17 years, into political instability. Moreover, Nepal’s instability is rooted in its incomplete transition from a centuries-old absolute monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Kathmandu: A day after a series of political leaders, including KP Sharma Oli, tendered resignations amid intensified protests by Gen Z groups, the Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed a nationwide curfew from morning till 5 pm, followed by a curfew until 6 am the next day, to curb any possible violence under the guise of protest. The…