Tag: KATHMANDU
Nepal’s prime minister steps down amid deadly anti-government protests
Kathmandu — Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced his resignation on Tuesday as the country was rocked by…
What to Know About Nepal’s Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests
Protestors display anti-corruption placards in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 8, 2025. Credit - Subaas Shrestha—NurPhoto/Getty ImagesAt least 19…
Nepali Parliament Stormed As Corruption Protests Escalate
Nepal’s Prime Minister Sharma Oli has resigned from his position as deadly anti-corruption protests continue across the country,…
Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government responded to escalating violent protests over a ban on popular social media…
Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government lifted ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after violent street…
At least 17 reportedly killed amid protest over Nepal social media ban
Police in Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on…
At least 14 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption
At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media…
Six killed in Nepal amid Gen Z protests after social media ban: All to know
At least six people were killed in clashes with security forces after thousands of young people in Nepal…
Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Members of the Nepal's LGBTQ+ community and supporters rallied in the capital Sunday in…
Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Floods that damaged hydropower dams in Nepal and destroyed the main bridge connecting the…