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Nepal elections 2026: Who are the key players and why is India interested? | Explained

Kathmandu: Amid tight security, Nepalese on Thursday started to reach polling booths to cast their vote in crucial general elections, the first since a violent Gen Z-led protest that toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led government last year. More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will be exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representatives from among the 3,406 candidates vying for 165 seats under direct voting, and 3,135 candidates vying for 110 seats through proportionate voting. Voting started at 7 am and will conclude at 5 pm The voting started at 7 am and will conclude at 5…

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Israel strikes Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, kills three in Beirut | What we know so far

Beirut: Amid escalation of tension between Israel and Iran, three people have been killed in two Israeli strikes on vehicles on Beirut’s airport highway, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. The strikes late Wednesday came after a third day of Israeli bombardments in response to renewed Hezbollah attacks. In the meantime, Israeli army attacked Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon’s Tripoli, north Lebanon’s biggest city. Israel's military issued warnings to Beirut’s residents Israel's military issued warnings to residents of dozens of border villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate "immediately" on Wednesday as airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut intensified and Hezbollah claimed more attacks. Lebanon…

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US-Israel-Iran War Live: US Senate rejects bid to halt Trump’s Iran war powers as conflict rages

Tehran: The conflict between Iran and the US–Israel alliance continues to intensify, marking the sixth straight day of direct military confrontation with no immediate signs of de-escalation. The death toll from US-Israeli strikes on Iran has crossed 1,000 over five days, while nearly 60 people have been killed in Lebanon, around a dozen in Israel, and six US soldiers have also lost their lives. Israel carried out fresh attacks on Iranian targets and renewed airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including in and around Beirut, as Iran responded with counterstrikes against Israeli and US interests across the Gulf region. Follow…

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Middle East conflict: Trump rates Iran war effort ’15 out of 10,’ says US in ‘very strong position now’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday rated the US military's performance in the war with Iran as about "15 out of 10," asserting that Tehran's leadership is being rapidly decimated and pledging to continue operations with Israel. Trump's comments came as the conflict expanded on its fifth day, with a US submarine sinking an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka and fresh blasts across the Middle East. 'US in a very strong position now': Trump  "We're doing well on the war front, to put it mildly. Somebody said on a scale of 10, where would you rate…

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04

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Top cleric says Iran close to choosing its next Supreme Leader days after Khamenei’s killing

Tehran: Iran may be close to naming its next supreme leader, according to comments made by a senior cleric on Wednesday. Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, who is a member of the Assembly of Experts, said the process of selecting the country’s next leader has reached an advanced stage. The Assembly of Experts is the body responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader.  "The options have become clear," he said in a statement aired on state television. At the same time, Iranian state media reported that a planned mourning ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed. The event, which was expected to…

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Pezeshkian tells Arab nations: Iran ‘respects sovereignty’ but was ‘forced to act’

New Delhi: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a direct message to neighbouring Arab countries, saying Iran respects their sovereignty but was forced to respond after attacks by the United States and Israel. In a post on X, Pezeshkian said Iran had tried to avoid war through talks and diplomacy. However, he said the US-Israel military action left Tehran “with no choice” but to defend itself. “Dear leaders of our friendly and neighbouring countries, we tried, with your support, to prevent war through diplomacy. But the American-Zionist attack left us no option except self-defence. We respect your sovereignty and believe…

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US releases video of Iranian warship sinking near Sri Lanka | VIDEO

New Delhi: The United States Department of Defense on Wednesday released dramatic video footage showing the moment an Iranian warship was struck by a torpedo and sank in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka. According to US officials, the torpedo hit the rear part of the ship, causing a powerful explosion. The blast was so strong that parts of the frigate were seen lifting into the air before the vessel began to sink into the sea. The ship was later identified as IRIS Dena, a vessel of the Iranian Navy. Heavy casualties and rescue efforts Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha…

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Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian jet over Tehran as war enters fifth day

New Delhi: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that one of its advanced F-35I fighter jets, known as the “Adir,” shot down an Iranian YAK-130 aircraft in the skies over Tehran. According to the IDF, this is the first time in history that an F-35 fighter jet has destroyed a manned enemy aircraft in combat. The F-35I “Adir” is Israel’s special version of the F-35, built by American defense company Lockheed Martin. The jet is considered one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. It is designed with stealth features that make it hard to…

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Spanish PM rebukes US-Israel strikes on Iran, recalls past mistake: ‘Cannot play Russian roulette’

Madrid (Spain): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reaffirmed his opposition to a potential US-Israel strike on Iran, warning that the conflict in West Asia could become a “Russian roulette” with the lives of millions at stake. Sanchez emphasised that Spain’s stance on the current crisis aligns with its positions on Ukraine and Gaza. He criticised violations of international law, stressing that global challenges cannot be resolved through military action or bombing campaigns. "This is how humanity's great disasters start ... You cannot play Russian roulette with the destiny of millions. The position of the Spanish government can be…

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Nepal Elections: Who are the contenders, key promises and how Gen Z demands are being addressed

Kathmandu: Nepal is set to hold general elections on Thursday, marking the first national vote following last year’s youth-led movement that forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. More than 18.9 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots to elect 275 members of the House of Representatives (HoR). Of these, 165 seats will be filled through direct voting, contested by 3,406 candidates, while the remaining 110 seats will be allocated through proportional representation, with 3,135 candidates in the fray. The election campaign officially ended at midnight on Monday, March 2. Polling will begin at 7 am…

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