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Nepal protests: Kathmandu airport reopens amid violent Gen Z protests

Nepal protests Gen Z: Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, which was shut down due to widespread Gen Z-led protests across Nepal, has officially reopened on Wednesday. New Delhi: Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport is set to resume operations from Wednesday, a day after being forced to shut down due to violent protests across Nepal. The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the reopening after a security meeting was held involving airport and military officials. “We hereby inform that the flights suspended due to adverse circumstances would now be lifted, which has been made in accordance with the decision of the Tribhuvan…

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Who is Sushila Karki? The ex-chief justice who got more votes than Balen Shah to lead Nepal interim govt

Sushila Karki was the first female Chief Justice of Nepal. She was born on June 7, 1952, in Biratnagar, Morang district. She graduated from Mahendra Morang College, went on to earn a master’s degree in Political Science from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). New Delhi: Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first and only female Chief Justice, has been appointed to lead the interim government following the recent overthrow of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli by Gen Z protesters. Karki accepted the position after securing 31% of the votes in a virtual meeting of the protest group, narrowly edging out Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah,…

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Nepal protests: Sushila Karki, former chief justice, named by Gen-Z to lead interim government

Nepal protests: Sushila Karki, former chief justice, named by Gen-Z to lead interim government Kathmandu: Amid the ongoing violent protests led by Gen-Z protesters in Nepal, which overthrew Prime KP Sharma Oli and his government on Tuesday, the country's former chief justice has reportedly been named to head the interim government in the Himalayan nation. The Nepalese Army has taken over control of the country, and talks were held on Wednesday among the protesters to choose representatives to hold discussions with stakeholders to form the interim government and the path ahead to restore order. Reports say that more than 4,000 young…

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Hope peace and stability return soon: China’s first reaction on Gen Z protests in Nepal

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…

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Amnesty report exposes Pakistan’s mass surveillance and censorship with tech firms from China, US, EU, UAE

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.…

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Violence breaks out in France, 200 arrested as protesters clash with police

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…

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Gen Z protest: Why has instability become a recurring issue? A look at political history of Nepal

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…

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Trump calls for dialogue with PM Modi, but pushes EU to impose 100 per cent tariff on India: Reports

The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil on top of the 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs announced earlier, bringing the total duties imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent. Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again surprised everyone with his contradictory statements. On one hand, Trump expressed his desire to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasised the need to strengthen India-US ties, yet on the other, he has urged the European Union to levy tariffs of up to 100 per cent on both…

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Navarro says India desperate for access to American goods: ‘US doesn’t need such unfair trade’

The White House trade advisor's remarks came on a day US President Donald Trump announced that India and the US are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers. Washington: Hours after Trump announced that India and the US are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers, White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Wednesday said the US doesn't need "unfair trade" with India but New Delhi is "desperately" looking for access to the American markets. In the last few weeks, Navarro has made a series of critical remarks against India, especially for its continuing procurement of Russian crude oil.…

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Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Army takes charge of security, several airlines cancel flights

Nepal Protest LIVE: Nepal has plunged into political turmoil after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down as Gen Z-led demonstrations gripped Kathmandu and several other regions of the country. Kathmandu: Nepal plunged into political turmoil after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced his resignation amid massive anti-corruption protests in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The situation escalated as hundreds of demonstrators stormed both his official office and private residence, a day after violent clashes over a controversial social media ban claimed 19 lives. The crisis deepened further with several Cabinet ministers stepping down accusing the government of ignoring public grievances. Oli,…

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