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US President Donald Trump has launched a $15 billion (S$19.2 billion) lawsuit against The New York Times , four of its journalists, and publishing giant Penguin Random House, accusing them of defamation and libel that he claims damaged both his reputation and financial standing. The case, filed in the Middle District Court of Florida, cites a series of articles from The New York Times — including one opinion piece ahead of the 2024 election labeling Trump “unfit for office.” It also targets a Penguin Random House publication titled Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success . According to the court filing, Trump’s legal team argues that the defendants “knowingly released false and damaging material,” which they say inflicted “massive economic harm” on his brand and contributed to losses, including a drop in Trump Media and Technology Group’s stock value. The lawsuit comes shortly after Trump warned of legal action against The Ne...

Kathmandu |  Nepal’s interim prime minister, Sushila Karki, has selected reformist and anti-graft figures as Cabinet ministers, a move seen as a direct response to the country’s largest youth-driven protests in decades. The unrest erupted last week after the government blocked access to popular social media platforms. Demonstrations swept across the Himalayan nation on Monday and Tuesday, leaving at least 72 people dead and dozens of government buildings damaged. In Kathmandu, the epicenter of the protests, charred walls of the parliament building and nearby ministries remain untouched — stark reminders of the fury that gripped the capital. Karki, a former chief justice who assumed leadership after the resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli, announced three new Cabinet members on Monday. The finance and interior portfolios were handed to figures described by major media outlets as pro-reform and staunchly anti-corruption. Analysts say the selections reflect ...