James Heenan, head of the office working on DPRK, highlighted the severity of the human rights violations, where even a minor offence can result in punishment.
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Sushila Karki becomes Nepal’s first woman PM as polls set for March 2026
Karki’s appointment came after two days of negotiations involving the president, army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, and protest leaders. Her elevation to the top post marks a historic moment for Nepal, which has long struggled with political instability.
Albania becomes first nation to create an ‘AI minister’ to fight corruption
Albania has become the world’s first nation to create an artificial intelligence-generated government “minister” to tackle corruption
PIO doctor loses licence in Canada over sexual relations with patient and booze parties at clinic
Dr Suman Khulbe was found to be in serious breach of the doctor-patient relationship protocol, following an investigation by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
Indian bus attacked, passengers robbed during Nepal protests
Several travellers sustained injuries as the attackers smashed the windows and damaged the vehicle before it reached the Sonauli border in Uttar Pradesh later in the evening.
Ex-Nepal Chief Justice Sushila Karki chosen to lead protesters in talks with army
In a dramatic turn in Nepal’s political crisis, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been chosen as the representative of the Gen Z protest movement for negotiations with the Army on government formation, media reports said. The decision came late Wednesday after a six-hour meeting among protest leaders. The youth-led demonstrations, which have swept across Nepal […]
India slams Switzerland’s remarks on minorities as ‘surprising, shallow, and ill-informed’
In remarks at the Council, the Swiss delegate had said his country calls on the Indian government to “take effective measures to protect minorities and uphold the rights to the freedom of expression and the freedom of the media”.
Islamist student wing sweeps Dhaka University Polls, raises questions ahead of 2026 elections
In a stunning comeback, the student wing of Bangladesh’s Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami has clinched a landslide victory in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections. The results, seen as politically significant, come just months ahead of the February 2026 national polls, media reports said. The Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-backed panel secured 23 of […]
Lions kill careless zookeeper at Bangkok’s Safari World as horrified visitors watch
Visitors in vehicles outside the open-air Safari World enclosure watched in horror as several lions mauled the zookeeper, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Some visitors reportedly tried to draw the lions away from the zookeeper, by shouting and blowing their car horn.
Nepal political crisis: Army, protesters to discuss interim leader after violence kills 30
Violent protests in Nepal have forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign earlier this week, pushing the country into a fresh political crisis. Now, the army is leading talks with “Gen Z” protesters, to help decide on an interim leader. The discussions are expected to continue today, September 11, as Kathmandu remains under heavy […]
