In historic first, 'Nepal has a 'female PM working with the young generation and all Nepalese'
• Sep 17, 2025, 5:57 AM
1 min de lecture
Protests that toppled Nepal's government last week echo uprisings across parts of Asia, where angry, unemployed young people are rising against entrenched elites. From Sri Lanka's 2022 economic revolt to Bangladesh's student-led 2024 uprising, Nepal's turmoil reflects a generational rebellion by tech-savvy jobless youths mobilised through social media. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Dr. Vishnu Kumari Tandon, Citizen Engagement and GovTech Consultant at the World Bank.
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Celebrating Robert Redford: Stephen Galloway reflects on life, legacy of the golden boy of Hollywood
• 3:19 AM
1 min
As we celebrate the life of cinema legend Robert Redford, Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Stephen Galloway, former Executive Editor of The Hollywood Reporter and current Dean at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Mr. Galloway
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Mass protests erupt in Buenos Aires over Milei's austerity cuts
• 2:59 AM
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Tens of thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, demanding increased funding for public universities and pediatric hospitals, sectors hit hard by President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity measures. The mass mobilisation
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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution despite US opposition
• 2:16 AM
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The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote Thursday on a new resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with unfettered humanitarian access—an effort spearheaded by the council’s non-permanent members despite the
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Trump’s UK visit turns political as Starmer hosts high-stakes talks
• 1:43 AM
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Following a day of royal fanfare and carefully staged ceremony, US President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK shifts gears on Thursday as he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks at Chequers. With tensions over trade, the wa
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Trump says designating anti-fascist Antifa movement a 'terrorist organization'
• 1:28 AM
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President Donald Trump said early Thursday that he plans to designate antifa as a “major terrorist organization.” Antifa, short for “anti-fascists,” is an umbrella term for left-wing militant groups and is not a singular entity. They consist of groups th
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