Takaichi, 64, called the rare winter snap election to capitalise on her buoyant personal approval ratings since she was elevated to lead the long-ruling LDP late last year.

Speaking at Kantipur Conclave 2026, Ebadi lauds Nepal’s Gen Z protests, calls on youth to vote and engage in democracy.

Founder of Tiger Lily Petting Farm Rajendra Upreti, a former biomedical inspector, teaches schoolchildren how traditional ...

Speakers from Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal highlight struggles for freedom, accountability and social justice.

Kantipur Conclave 2026 began in Kathmandu on Monday, bringing together political leaders, thinkers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, journalists and young activists for two days of debate on Nepal’s ...

Three injured in midnight crash; residents demand action against contractor and immediate bridge construction.

The Hong Kong court said Lai’s sentence was enhanced by the fact that he was “mastermind” and driving force behind foreign collusion conspiracies.

Some places in the Tarai are likely to see fog during the day on Monday, while hilly and Himalayan regions, including ...

Quickly and publicly accepting its recent mistakes and taking corrective measures will be a sign of strength.

The hour-long session aimed to familiarise the public with alternative therapy methods while creating a safe space for emotional release.