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Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising
Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.
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‘Panic and fear’: Iran’s political prisoners face increasing danger amid US-Israel war
Rights groups warned this week that prisoners in Iran – thousands of whom were detained during recent anti-government protests – are being refused shelter during US and Israeli strikes and face increased…
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Focus - Six months after Nepal's revolution, Generation Z hopes for change in elections
In Nepal, 18 million people are eligible to vote in this Thursday's parliamentary elections. More than 120 parties are running, over a third of them created after the September 2025 uprising, which was…
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Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?
Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.
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China to unveil five-year roadmap at 'Two Sessions' annual political conclave
China on Wednesday kicked off its annual "Two Sessions" political meetings during which the country's leadership will announce its annual growth target, defence budget and new five-year plan. The National…
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Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?
Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
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Bolsonaro son rallies the right as thousands protest Brazil government
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's jailed former leader, on Sunday sought to rally and unite conservatives ahead of October elections in which he hopes to follow in his father's footsteps. Thousands of…
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Nepal’s Gen Z threw out old parties. Will it vote for them in key election?
Last year's protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.
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How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?
Republicans largely rally behind Trump's strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.
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US hails progress on Haiti's anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed…
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‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections
With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were 'on the ballot'.
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Epstein files: Clinton hearings 'political theatre to distract public from Trump'
Former President Bill Clinton is testifying Friday before members of Congress investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a day after Clinton's wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,…
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