Millennial Mayor Backs Nepal’s Gen Z ProtestersJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Balendra Shah won an upset victory three years ago to become Kathmandu’s mayor. He’s using social media to coach protesters…
Delayed Release of Workers Detained in Georgia Raid Fuels Anger in KoreaJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 It is unclear when the South Korean detainees will be repatriated. They were previously scheduled to depart the United States…
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: A rival AI strategyJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving…
What We Know About the Protests in NepalJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Days of unrest in Nepal have left 22 people dead, triggered the resignation of its prime minister and brought troops…
Trump and Modi strike conciliatory tone, voice optimism on U.S.-India trade talksJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend “Howdy, Modi!” at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, September…
Before and after photos show how protests damaged Nepal’s government buildings.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Demonstrator in Kathmandu defied a curfew and set fire to government offices and the homes of politicians on Tuesday during…
South Korean Woman Cleared Decades After Biting Attacker’s Tongue During Attempted RapeJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Choi Mal-ja, who was convicted of inflicting bodily harm, said she fought for a retrial so other South Korean women…
From Prime Minister To Prisoner: A New Chapter For Thai Power BrokerJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 With Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent fall from favor, his political power is significantly diminished. But it is too early to write…
Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core. Source link
Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years. Source link
Fears Grow of More Violence in Nepal After Crackdown Leaves at Least 22 DeadJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Human rights groups condemned the use of lethal force against protesters. Experts say Nepal’s army and police have historically not…
Hong Kong’s Same-Sex Rights Bill Meets Rare Defiance From LawmakersJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Legislators could sink a government proposal that would give some rights to couples who married overseas, raising questions about the…
Hong Kong’s Same-Sex Rights Bill Meets Rare Defiance From LawmakersJustin M. LarsonSeptember 10, 20250 Legislators could sink a government proposal that would give some rights to couples who married overseas, raising questions about the…
China’s consumer prices fall more than expected in August as deflation woes persistJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 People visit the US luxury brand Coach store at a shopping mall in Beijing.Adek Berry | Afp | Getty ImagesChina’s…
Trump presses European Union to impose 100% tariffs on India and China to squeeze PutinJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington,…
Asia markets set to open mostly higher ahead of key China inflation dataJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 The city skyline of Lujiazui Shanghai Center in China, on March 13, 2024.Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets…
Troops Deployed After Day of Violent Protests in NepalJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched…
Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years. Source link
Explosive Protests in NepalJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Demonstrators have set fire to government buildings. The military has sent in troops to restore order. Source link
For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of OutrageJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Videos and photos purporting to show the privileged lifestyles of children of the elite have fueled anger among young people.…
Afghanistan quake: ‘Communities are struggling with basic survival’Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Briefing correspondents in New York via video link, Shannon O’Hara spoke from Jalalabad on the conditions in Afghanistan just days…
Nepal PM resigns after deadly crackdown on youth protests; UN urges calmJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 The unrest, which began Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against rampant corruption, nepotism and curbs on social media,…
Denmark Forced Contraception on Greenlandic Girls, a Scathing Report ConfirmsJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Danish doctors inserted intrauterine devices into thousands of women and girls in Greenland, often without their consent or knowledge, a…
