Billions lost, thousands jobless as Nepal counts cost of Gen Z uprising
Economists estimate the collateral damage at around Rs3 trillion—nearly equal to Nepal’s budget for one and a half years or half of the GDP when damages to both government and…
From Indonesia to Nepal, anime pirate flag has become a symbol of Asian Gen Z’s discontent
The One Piece pirate flag, first used in Indonesian protests, has inspired protesters in Nepal, the Philippines, and France who have adopted the flag that has come to represent…
Nepal unrest: Possible power brokers to fill political void
In the short term, the army has taken charge of the nation of 30 million people since the protests escalated on Sept 10.
Nepal crisis: Jailbreaks, arson, curfew, and mounting death toll as Army deploys troops to restore order
Gen Z protests, which began over alleged rampant corruption and coincided with a social media ban, took a violent turn on Monday after police, outnumbered by protesters, opened…
A look at Nepal’s anti-corruption protests that prompted PM Oli’s resignation
The Nepalese government's decision to block access to several social media platforms that missed a deadline to register with the authorities was the spark for the demonstration.
Nepal home minister quits, leaders hold prime minister responsible for 19 protesters’ deaths
Nepal saw several people’s movements in 1950, 1990, and 2006, but never before had the state killed so many people in a single day.
Nepal social media ban: 14 killed as police open fire on Gen Z protest in Kathmandu
Police used live ammunition, tear gas, and water cannons against protesters demonstrating against social media restrictions and corruption.
‘Appropriate time to step down’: Japan PM Ishiba resigns after electoral blows for ruling LDP
Despite public support and policy achievements like low-income support, PM Ishiba's minority government faced LDP discontent, triggering a potential leadership challenge.
Nepal bans Facebook and other major social media platforms over non-compliance
Government enforces mandatory registration rule, allowing only listed platforms like TikTok and Viber.
Thai Parliament to vote on new prime minister as influential ex-PM Thaksin jets off amid chaos
Polarising billionaire ex-PM Thaksin, the central figure in a tumultuous two-decade battle for power in Thailand, left on his private jet for Dubai late on Sept 4, with his…