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Nepal is slowly stabilising after one of the deadliest protest waves in decades, as the appointment of an interim government begins to reshape the political scene. The Gen-Z and Janjati-led demonstrations earlier this month left scores dead, major government buildings torched, and forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation. Former Leaders in Protective Custody Due to threats during the violent unrest, the Nepali Army continues to provide security for two former prime ministers: K.P. Sharma Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba . Both remain under protection at Shivpuri Army Barracks. Sources say the army relocated Oli on September 10 after protesters stormed his Baluwatar residence. Deuba and his wife, Dr. Arju Rana, were rescued from their Budhanilkantha home after it was set ablaze by demonstrators. Other senior leaders — including former prime ministers Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhala Nath Khanal, and Baburam Bhattarai — were also briefly moved to safe l...
Thimphu, September 10, 2025 – The Opposition Party has formally called on the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to launch an independent and thorough investigation into alleged irregularities in the disbursement of loans under Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus Program (ESP). The move follows widely circulated social media posts accusing prominent figures linked to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of misusing ESP loans through political favoritism, conflicts of interest, and possible abuse of power. The allegations suggest that large sums of ESP loans, routed through the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL), were sanctioned to already established businesses and politically connected individuals while genuine entrepreneurs were denied access. According to the circulated reports: Nu. 98 million was sanctioned for M/s Farm Feed Project in Tsirang. Nu. 90 million was sanctioned for a Polythene Pipe Factory in Thimphu. Nu. 50 million was allegedly ...
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing plans to terminate the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, a decades-old immigration initiative that randomly awards 50,000 green cards annually to applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. Sources within the administration confirm that discussions are underway, reigniting fierce debates over immigration policy and America’s commitment to global diversity. Background on the DV Lottery Established in 1990 under the Immigration Act, the DV Lottery aims to diversify the U.S. immigrant population by granting visas to individuals from underrepresented regions, including Africa, Eastern Europe, and parts of Asia. Applicants must meet strict educational or work experience requirements, with winners selected through a randomized computer drawing. Administration's Rationale President Donald Trump has long criticized the program, labeling it a “security risk” following a 2017 terror ...
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