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Nepal Chaos erupts at Sudan Gurung’s press conference after supporter assaults journalist | Video

Sudan Gurung’s press conference in Kathmandu turned chaotic after his supporter assaulted a journalist, leading to a violent backlash and calls for Gurung’s apology amid ongoing nationwide protests. New Delhi: A press conference held on Sunday by Sudan Gurung, a prominent youth leader and president of Hami Nepal, descended into chaos after one of his supporters physically assaulted a journalist at the Reporters Club in Kathmandu. The incident occurred amid a week of deadly protests and growing unrest across Nepal. According to eyewitnesses, a supporter of Gurung, wearing a red shirt, pushed a Nepali journalist, causing him to fall to…

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Will never surrender British flag: UK PM Keir Starmer on anti-immigration rally in London

London anti-immigration rally: In an 'X' post, Keir Starmer said Britain is a country which is "proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect", as he noted that the people have a right to hold peaceful protests. London: United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that his country will "never surrender" the British flag and allow anyone to use it as a "symbol of violence, fear and division". His remarks come after more than a lakh of people participated in the anti-immigration rally in London. In an 'X' (which was formerly known as Twitter) post, Starmer said Britain…

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Mossad was against Netanyahu’s plan to hit Hamas targets in Qatar; here’s why

According to a report, Mossad rejected a plan to send its agents on the ground to neutralise Hamas leaders in Qatar. It claimed that Mossad director David Barnea believed that such an action could derail the steps taken by the spy agency to improve its relationship with the Qatari leadership. Tel Aviv (Israel): Israel's spy agency Mossad was not in favour of targeting the Hamas leadership in Qatar and had refused to carry out a planned ground operation, according to a report by The Washington Post. Israel had conducted strikes against the Hamas leadership in Qatar on September 9. Quoting…

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Nepal Gen-Z protest victims’ families to get financial help; death toll Rises to 72

Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has announced ₹1 million (NPR 10 lakh) financial assistance to the families of those killed during the violent Gen Z protests that claimed 72 lives. New Delhi: On her first official day in office, Nepal’s newly-appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced financial relief of ₹1 million (NPR 10 lakh) to the families of those who lost their lives during the Gen Z protests that have rocked the country since September 8. Addressing the nation, she declared those who died in the protests as “martyrs.” The announcement came following recommendations from Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal,…

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Sushila Karki, takes charge as the interim PM of Nepal; cabinet expansion expected today

Nepal's former Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, took charge as the interim Prime Minister of the country on Sunday. She is the first and only woman chief justice of Nepal and has now become the country's first woman prime minister also. New Delhi: Sushila Karki officially assumed office as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal on Sunday, becoming the country’s first-ever woman to hold the position. The 73-year-old former Chief Justice was sworn in on Saturday at a formal ceremony in Kathmandu, alongside newly appointed cabinet ministers. Her appointment follows the dissolution of Parliament by President Ram Chandra Poudel, after days…

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‘We don’t participate in or plan wars’: China hits back at Trump’s 100 per cent tariff threat

US President Donald Trump has proposed that NATO, as a group, should place "50 per cent to 100 per cent tariffs on China" until the Russia-Ukraine conflict ends. Beijing: Following US President Donald Trump's proposal for NATO to impose tariffs of 50–100 percent on Beijing, China stated that wars cannot solve problems and emphasised that sanctions would only complicate them. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a state visit to Slovenia, said China neither plots nor participates in wars. China does not participate in or plan wars "China is a responsible major country and also a country with the best record on…

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Who is Tommy Robinson? Far-right activist who drew 100,000 people to London rally

London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 100,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. London: A march in London organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson attracted over 110,000 participants on Saturday but turned chaotic when a small group of his supporters clashed with police trying to keep them apart from counterprotesters. Metropolitan Police reported that several officers were punched, kicked, and hit with bottles thrown by people on the fringes of the "Unite the Kingdom" rally. Reinforcements equipped with…

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London sees massive anti-immigration rally led by Tommy Robinson, clashes erupt with police and counterprotesters

Demonstrators filled the streets waving English, British, American, and even Israeli flags, while some wore MAGA hats linked to US President Donald Trump. Placards accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of betrayal, as counterprotesters confronted Robinson’s supporters. London: Central London witnessed a massive wave of demonstrators on Saturday (September 13) as far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew an estimated 1,10,000 supporters for his “Unite the Kingdom” rally. Marchers carrying the Union Jack and St. George’s Cross flags flooded the streets, chanting anti-immigration slogans such as “Stop the boats” and “Send them home.” The march coincided with a rival counter-demonstration, the “March Against…

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Pakistan diverts humanitarian aid to rebuild Lashkar’s Muridke HQ destroyed by IAF during Operation Sindoor

According to sources, the LeT is now reconstructing the structure. This is being done under the supervision of Markaz Taiba director Maulana Abu Zar and LeT chief trainer Yunus Shah Bukhari alias Ustad ul Mujahiddin. Islamabad: The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has completely demolished its headquarters in Muridke, Markaz Taiba, which was struck by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 7 under Operation Sindoor that was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack. The process of demolition began on August 18, after over a month following the strikes conducted by the IAF. According to sources, the LeT is now…

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Poland scrambles jets over drone threat in Ukraine; Lublin airport closed

In a separate statement, the Polish military said the jets were deployed as a 'preventive' action, with an aim to secure the country's airspace and protect the "citizens, particularly in areas adjacent to the threatened region". Warsaw (Poland): The Polish military on Saturday deployed its aircraft to protect the country's airspace in view of a possible drone strike in neighbouring Ukraine, said Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The Polish authorities have also closed the Lublin airport as a precautionary measure.   "Due to the threat posed by Russian drones operating over Ukraine near the border with Poland, preventive operations of aviation—Polish and…

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