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New faces win Nepal polls, vow to ‘change political discourse’

The November 20 elections witnessed a new wave of youngsters challenging hegemony of the old guard of Nepali politics.

Al Jazeera

Perth's Mt Everest pair get their fundraising target bagged

Two determined walkers from Perthshire who went to the famous Nepalese mountain's Base Camp have raised over £10,000 for Scottish mental heath charity SAMH

Daily Record

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar

Vinod Kumar of India and Anish Adhikari of Nepal are among the many migrant workers who helped build the stadiums. Adhikari says he was misled about working conditions. Kumar died on the job.

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China, security concerns, and map issues: Explaining India’s interest in the Nepal election

India will be keeping a close eye on the emerging political landscape in Nepal, where the result of the general election for the national parliament and seven provincial assemblies will be formally announced later this week.

Newslaundry

Nepal's main party leading in poll results but no majority

Nepal’s main ruling party is leading in last week’s parliamentary elections with most of the votes counted

The Independent UK

How many migrant workers have died in Qatar? What we know about the human cost of the 2022 World Cup

This year’s tournament has been dominated by off-field matters. We look at the issues around the labor used to build the tournament’s infrastructure

The Guardian - US

‘Treated like a criminal’: Nepali student wrongly detained at UK border loses uni place

Sulav Khadka was interrogated and held in custody despite providing proof of his place and finances

The Guardian - UK

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Qatar's death row and the invisible migrant workforce deemed unworthy of due process

Qatari authorities are ignoring international law by failing to inform embassies when their citizens are arrested, detained or are pending trial for a death sentence.

The Conversation

Journalist tells stories of migrants who made World Cup in Qatar possible

Martin Schibbye created the football card centered project ‘Cards of Qatar’ to highlight the stories of migrant workers involved with the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Nepal's ruling party seen emerging as the single largest in elections

Election results showed the ruling Nepali Congress party was leading on Wednesday and could emerge as the single largest group, said analysts who expect a hung parliament to give new political parties a decisive role in forming the government.

Reuters

Embassy in Nepal arranges for return of 2 Thai hikers' bodies

The Thai embassy in Nepal is coordinating with Nepalese agencies to send the body of two female trekkers back to Thailand, a Thai Foreign Ministry official said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Newer parties could make gains in Nepal's election, analysts say

Results from Nepal's parliamentary elections held over the weekend began to emerge on Monday, with political analysts saying more established parties could lose some support to newer parties and younger candidates.

Reuters

Nepal votes to elect new government to revive economy

Over 60 percent of Nepal’s eligible voters cast their ballots at the polls amid high inflation and unemployment.

Al Jazeera

UML-led government to be formed by December 1: Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli

KATHMANDU: Nepal's former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said on Sunday that his CPN-UML-led alliance will secure a clear majority and form the next government by December 1.

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Bangkok Post

2 Thai female trekkers die in Nepal: report

Two Thai women have reportedly died after suffering from illness while hiking in Nepal.

The Independent UK

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022

The bill stands at $200bn ⁠–⁠ but the true price of hosting football’s greatest prize has been paid by the migrant workers who have suffered abuse and even death to bring the tournament to the Middle East. Grieving families tell David Harding their stories

The Independent UK

Voters in Nepal line up to elect new members of Parliament

Voters in Nepal lined up to elect members in parliament in hopes that a new government would bring political stability and help with development of the Himalayan nation

Reuters

Nepalis cast their votes for a new government to revive economy

Millions of Nepalis went to the polls on Sunday to choose a new government to steer the Himalayan country through a time of economic peril.

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World Cup 2022: The greatest show on earth is here, but don’t lose sight of the true cost of Qatar tournament

Construction workers from Bangladesh and Nepal frantically complete last-minute snagging in intense heat; drained players race to be ready for their opening game; WAGs adjust to life on a luxury cruise ship; and fans from across the globe descend on a desert state smaller than London.

The Times of India

CEC Rajiv Kumar reaches Kathmandu as international observer for Nepal polls

KATHMANDU: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday reached Kathmandu as an international observer for Sunday's general elections in Nepal.

Al Jazeera

What are the key issues in Nepal’s national elections?

About 18 million people are eligible to vote for members of parliament and seven provincial assemblies in Sunday polls.

Reuters

Key issues in Nepal's national elections

Nepal will hold national and provincial elections on Sunday, which the ruling coalition, led by the centrist Nepali Congress party, are expected to win.

The Independent UK

Nepal voters seek change, younger generation leadership

Nepal's parliamentary elections Sunday are the fourth since the Himalayan nation abolished a centuries-old monarchy and became a republic

The Guardian - UK

Qatar facing renewed calls to compensate migrant workers over uninvestigated deaths

Bereaved families of workers and rights groups want World Cup organisers to make £372m payout

Bangkok Post

Exhibit calls into question the ethics of perceptions

Chilean artist and architect Marco Evaristti is challenging viewers in his new exhibition "Ethical Reality" in the hope of raising funds for his project in Nepal.

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