Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Opinion 10 Apr, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. World 08 Dec, 2024
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. World 08 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. World 04 Dec, 2024
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. World 27 Nov, 2024
Karnali farmers, agri-intermediaries showcase products and ideas Smallholder farmers and agricultural intermediaries showcased their products and ideas today at an exhibition held in Birendranagar, Surkhet, in Karnali Province. Nepal 14 Sep, 2024
Protests toppled Bangladesh's government and drove powerful PM into exile. How did they get here? The end to her 15 years in power came after weeks of violent unrest during which nearly 300 people died, according to local media reports. World 05 Aug, 2024
Violence in Bangladesh leaves 8 people dead, hundreds injured as protests continue A new round of violence in Bangladesh left at least eight people dead and hundreds of others injured as student protesters clashed with police and ruling party activists on Sunday, officials and media reports said, as protests that began over a government jobs quota continued with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 04 Aug, 2024
Internet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests Bangladesh remained without internet for a fifth day and the government declared a public holiday Monday World 22 Jul, 2024
Bangladesh's top court scales back government jobs quota after deadly unrest killed scores Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday scaled back a controversial quota system for government job applicants, in a partial victory for student protesters after days of nationwide unrest and deadly clashes between police and demonstrators that have killed scores of people. World 21 Jul, 2024
Here's what to know about the violent protests over government jobs roiling Bangladesh Protest organizers say they are imposing “a complete shutdown” across Bangladesh on Thursday, except for essential services. World 20 Jul, 2024
