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Caught in Nepal’s protests, I witnessed how sport can bring people hope during times of crisis

On September 8, the day before my holiday in Nepal was scheduled to end, police in the capital, Kathmandu, and other cities opened fire on young members of the public who were protesting against government corruption. At least 19 people were killed across Nepal that day, and over 300 more…

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Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal

Early-season snowfalls have stranded hikers in two mountainous areas in western China, including several hundred at the base of Mount Everest

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Hundreds still trapped on Mount Everest as rescuers battle heavy snow

Heavy snowfall has left hundreds stuck at an elevation of more than 4,900m

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Rescuers Scramble To Deliver Aid After Deadly Nepal, India Floods

Rescuers in Nepal and India on Monday scrambled to deliver emergency aid after days of torrential rain triggered landslides and floods that have killed more than 70 people, officials said.

International Business Times

Six members of family killed after landslide buries home as heavy rains cause flooding in Nepal

Across the border in West Bengal state, heavy rainfall from same weather system causes deadly landslides in hill district of Darjeeling

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Nepalese villages are swept away by heavy rainfall and landslides, leaving at least 44 dead

Severe rainfall in Nepal has triggered landslides, lightning strikes, and flooding, killing at least 44 people on Sunday

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Landslides kill more than 60 in India and Nepal after days of heavy rain

Rescue efforts continue as flooding, road blockages and bridge collapses isolate communities in Himalayan regions

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After the youthquake: Nepal’s fragile path to democratic renewal

The unexpected violent movement of Gen-Z that lasted barely 48 hours brought tremendous upheaval in Nepal.

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From Toddler to 'Virgin Goddess': Why a 2-Year-Old Is Nepal's New Living Deity and What It Means for Her Future

At just 2 years old, Aryatara Shakya has been named Nepal's new Royal Kumari, a living goddess. What does this ancient tradition mean for her future?

International Business Times UK

How Gen Z is taking the fight for their rights from TikTok to the streets

After sweeping away the Nepalese government in early September and shaking up the Philippines, a wave of protests initiated by Generation Z has now spread to Madagascar and Morocco. In each case, the demands are similar, with a sense of injustice informed by images on social media.

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Wounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Having already lost the three-match T20 series to associate nation Nepal, West Indies have cruised to a 10-wicket win in the final game.

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A two-year-old girl is chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess

A two-year-old girl was carried through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday to be installed as Nepal’s new living goddess during the country’s largest annual festival.

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Madagascar Protesters Undeterred Despite Sacking Of Government

Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN. Inspired by "Gen Z" protests in Indonesia and Nepal, the youth-led movement has taken aim…

International Business Times

Two-year-old girl chosen as new living goddess following ancient ritual

Her father remarked ‘she was just my daughter yesterday, but today she is a goddess’

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Nepal vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Nepal v West Indies in UAE 2025

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Nepal vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Nepal v West Indies in UAE 2025

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From innovator to conspirator: How TV News twisted Sonam Wangchuk’s legacy, Ladakh protests

Ladakh is in turmoil. But primetime newsrooms have rewritten the story – tailored to your TV screens.

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Nepal vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Nepal v West Indies in UAE 2025

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Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift

In August 2025, 161 Tibetan Buddhist nuns from religious institutions across India and Nepal – a record number – gathered at the Dolma Ling Nunnery in northern India to take various levels of the “geshema” examination. These exams are in preparation for one day receiving the geshema degree, comparable with…

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Gen Z protests brought about change in Nepal via the powers — and perils — of social media

Youth protesters in Nepal are in the global spotlight for their angry response to the government’s sweeping social media ban in an apparent attempt to silence their dissent. The government’s actions ignited mass protests — led largely by Gen Z, a cohort made up of young people born between 1997…

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From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance

From Paris and Rome to Jakarta, Indonesia, and New York, a curious banner has appeared in protest squares. With hollow cheeks, a broad grin and a straw hat with a red band, the figure is instantly recognizable and has been hoisted by young demonstrators calling for change. In Kathmandu, Nepal,…

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South Asian regimes keep getting toppled. This country could be next

Public disturbances over misrule, joblessness and corruption have felled governments in three countries in as many years, but analysts tell Shweta Sharma that the storm is far from over

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Meet the ‘brain rot’ generation that toppled the government in Nepal

They are called the ‘brain rot’ generation—addicted to memes, short videos, and endless scrolling. Political elites dismiss them as apathetic, glued to their phones while the country’s problems piled up. But last week in Nepal, this so-called brain rot became a force that toppled the government.

International Business Times UK

One Piece Flag Protest Meaning: Why Is This Popular Manga Symbol Being Used Globally For Corruption Rallies, Power Play

The Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger from One Piece has become a global protest symbol, used in rallies across Asia to represent resistance to corruption and censorship.

International Business Times UK

Billions Stolen, Leaders Toppled: How Asia's Youth Are Rising Against Corruption From Philippines to Kathmandu

From Manila to Kathmandu, Asia's youth uprisings challenge corruption and topple leaders as frustration over elite privilege boils over.

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