Nepal’s Gen-Z-led uprising has triggered one of the country’s most dangerous security breakdowns in recent history. Amid fiery street protests, curfews, and the collapse of public order, over 1,500 prisoners have escaped from multiple jails...

Quick Summary Balen Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and current mayor of Kathmandu, has emerged as Gen Z’s top pick for Nepal’s next prime minister after KP Oli’s resignation. Known for his anti-establishment rap lyrics, signature style,...

What triggered Nepal’s latest political crisis? Nepal is in the grip of its most significant political upheaval in recent years, with finance minister chased by a mob on the street. On Tuesday, September 9, Prime...

Why did KP Sharma Oli resign? Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down on Tuesday following weeks of unrest fueled by corruption allegations and his government’s decision to ban popular social media apps. The...

Quick Summary Nepal’s ban on 26 social media platforms triggered mass protests that have killed at least 19 and injured more than 300. While the ban was the spark, demonstrators say their anger also stems...

An 80-year-old Japanese woman recently lost nearly 1 million yen (around $6,500) after falling victim to a bizarre online romance scam. The scammer, posing as an astronaut, convinced her he was stranded in space and...

A rare public update after two years of silence Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, has developed a severe bloodstream infection, deepening concerns about her already fragile health. The...

Quick Summary Kim Keon Hee, South Korea’s former first lady, is in solitary confinement at Seoul Nambu Detention Center over bribery, stock fraud, and influence peddling allegations. Her cell contains only a small table and...

Quick Summary A Chinese navy warship and a coast guard vessel collided while chasing a Philippine patrol boat near Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard says. Manila blames a risky maneuver by the Chinese ship;...

Quick Summary Japan’s largest daily, Yomiuri Shimbun, has filed a landmark lawsuit against U.S.-based AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of copying 120,000 articles without permission to power its AI search engine. The suit seeks ¥2.2...