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Nepal PM resigns after deadly protests triggered by social media ban
Nepal’s prime minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after violent anti-corruption protests.
The news comes as demonstrators defied an indefinite curfew and clashed with police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests triggered by a…
UN seeks further sanctions on Sri Lankans accused of gross human rights abuses
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called on member states to impose further sanctions on those credibly accused of gross human rights violations in Sri Lanka.
Turk was speaking at the 60th session of the…
Nepal lifts ban on social media apps after deadly protests
Nepal’s government has lifted a ban on about two dozen social media platforms after the curb ignited youth-led demonstrations across the country on Monday that saw more than a dozen protesters killed in the capital Kathmandu.…
Thai court orders ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail
Thailand’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail because his detention in a VIP wing of a hospital in lieu of prison was unlawful, in another major blow for a powerful family…
China holds massive parade to mark 80th anniversary of WWII victory
China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country’s commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and…
Outrage After Israel Kills Five Journalists In ‘Double-Tap’ Attack On Gaza Hospital
Israel is facing fierce condemnation after a pair of strikes on a Gaza hospital killed five journalists as well as medical workers and others on Monday.
At least 20 people were killed in the attack, according to the Palestinian Ministry…
US imposes 50% tariff on Indian goods starting today, Modi says buy local
The U.S. has imposed a new 50% tariff on Indian-origin goods starting Wednesday, August 27. The tariff is a response by the Trump administration to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil.
The U.S. Department of Homeland…
Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India – report
India’s aviation safety regulator is grappling with a staffing crisis that is severely affecting its ability to fulfil its mandate, a parliamentary panel has warned in a new report.
The “profound and persistent shortage” of personnel at…
Frank Caprio: ‘Nicest judge in the world’ dies after cancer diagnosis
A US judge who amassed a huge online fan base via clips of his compassion in the courtroom has died.
Frank Caprio was on the bench at a court in Providence, Rhode Island, for almost four decades.
He became affectionately known as the…
India, China agree to resume direct flights, boost business links
India and China agreed on Tuesday (Aug 19) to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a deadly border clash in 2020.
The announcements followed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang…