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Ousted Nepal PM’s party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests

FILE PHOTO: Former Prime Minister of Nepal K.P Sharma Oli, who was forced to resign after the deadly youth-led protests against corruption in early September this year, addresses his party during a rally, where he called for the restatement of parliament dissolved by his successor Sushila Karki, saying it was unconstitutional, in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former Prime Minister of Nepal K.P Sharma Oli, who was forced to resign after the deadly youth-led protests against corruption in early September this year, addresses his party during a rally, where he called for the restatement of parliament dissolved by his successor Sushila Karki, saying it was unconstitutional, in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar/File Photo

Nepal says economy suffered $756 million hit from ‘Gen Z’ protests

Remains of vehicles burned during the protest in September against corruption that toppled the government, are kept inside the premises of the parliament after being collected from various places in Kathmandu, Nepal October 7, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
Remains of vehicles burned during the protest in September against corruption that toppled the government, are kept inside the premises of the parliament after being collected from various places in Kathmandu, Nepal October 7, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Nepal charges 55 officials, Chinese firm in airport graft case, officials say

Nepal approves 114 parties for post-uprising polls

The parties include several registered by young activists who helped launch the anti-corruption protests that shook Nepal in September.
The parties include several registered by young activists who helped launch the anti-corruption protests that shook Nepal in September.

Nepal anti-graft body charges 55 ex-officials including ministers

The charges come three months after anti-corruption protesters overthrew the government and set the Parliament on fire.
The charges come three months after anti-corruption protesters overthrew the government and set the Parliament on fire.

Charity boss opens luxury boutique hotel in Nepal

Charity boss Robert Kee, shown at his home, is opening a luxury boutique hotel in Nepal. It is the latest project from the engineer turned founder of Operation Hope Foundation, which helps the poor in Nepal and Cambodia.
Charity boss Robert Kee, shown at his home, is opening a luxury boutique hotel in Nepal. It is the latest project from the engineer turned founder of Operation Hope Foundation, which helps the poor in Nepal and Cambodia.

Gen Z, a youth rebellion across the globe

A protester covers himself with a banner featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide.
A protester covers himself with a banner featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide.

Over 800,000 new voters register for Nepal post-uprising polls

Years of economic stagnation and entrenched corruption had primed the Himalayan nation of 30 million people for upheaval.
Years of economic stagnation and entrenched corruption had primed the Himalayan nation of 30 million people for upheaval.

Curfew in Nepal town after political clashes

Nepal's interim prime minister Sushila Karki called on all parties to "refrain from unwanted political provocation".
Nepal's interim prime minister Sushila Karki called on all parties to "refrain from unwanted political provocation".

Nepal police arrest more than 400 over September protests

Youth-led protests erupted on Sept 8 after a government ban on social media.
Youth-led protests erupted on Sept 8 after a government ban on social media.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.