Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has resigned following some of the most severe unrest the country has witnessed in decades, triggered by a controversial ban on social media and mounting anger over political corruption and nepotism.
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Elizabeth Jenrola Oso
Elizabeth Omojenrola Oso is a Communications and Language Arts graduate, content writer, and reporter with a focus on thoughtful, human-centered storytelling. She is passionate about crafting clear, compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.
The United States’ refusal to grant visas to the Palestinian delegation for the United Nations General Assembly has prompted calls for a key one-day conference on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel to be relocated from New York to the UN’s European headquarters in Geneva. The White House has denied entry to Palestinian Authority (PA) president Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other Palestinian officials ahead of the General Assembly session, which opens on Tuesday. There is speculation that, citing anti-terrorism legislation, Washington may also bar diplomats from Brazil, Iran, Sudan and Zimbabwe. In 1988, the US barred Yasser Arafat, then…
Amazon has dismissed over 150 unionised delivery drivers employed by a third-party contractor in Queens, New York, according to the Teamsters union. The drivers, who worked for Cornucopia, a delivery service provider (DSP) contracted by Amazon, were removed from their roles last week. The company works with more than 3,000 DSPs globally to deliver its packages. On Monday, workers rallied outside Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Queens in protest at the dismissals, which the Teamsters allege were in retaliation for union activity. “Amazon is breaking the law and we let the public know it,” said Antonio Rosario, a member of Local…
Nepal government has lifted its ban on 26 major social media and messaging platforms following nationwide protests in which at least 19 people were killed and more than 200 injured. The decision was announced late on Monday by Communications and Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, hours after demonstrators surged towards the parliament complex in Kathmandu in defiance of the restrictions. “We have withdrawn the shutdown of the social media. They are working now,” Mr Gurung said. The protests, led largely by young people and dubbed “Gen Z” demonstrations, were initially sparked by the ban but quickly grew to encompass wider…
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has intensified his condemnation of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, accusing Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of “exterminating a defenceless people” through the bombing of hospitals and the starvation of civilians.
France President Emmanuel Macron, who retains authority over foreign policy and national security, will then be tasked with appointing his third prime minister in the space of a year, and the fifth since the start of his second term in 2022.
At least sixteen people have died following violent clashes in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, after the government imposed a sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms.
Six people were killed and 12 others injured on Monday morning when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a crowded bus stop in the northern outskirts of Jerusalem, Israeli officials have confirmed.
President Donald Trump has issued what he described as a “last warning” to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept a proposed deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said: “The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!” The remarks follow reports that Trump has presented a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas, which includes the release of…
A total lunar eclipse is set to occur on Sunday evening, offering a striking celestial display across Nigeria and several neighbouring African nations. Scientists have confirmed that the phenomenon poses no danger to observers and may be viewed safely without any protective equipment. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explained that a lunar eclipse takes place when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align such that the Earth’s shadow is cast directly upon the Moon. Unlike solar eclipses, which necessitate the use of specialised eyewear to prevent retinal damage, lunar eclipses are entirely safe to observe with the naked eye.…
