Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban Amid Youth Protests, Political Crisis, and Demands for Reform
Nepal has lifted its controversial ban on TikTok and other social media platforms after weeks of nationwide protests led by young demonstrators. The move comes amid a deepening political and economic crisis, raising questions about freedom of expression, government accountability, and the country’s democratic future.
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Carlo Acutis Becomes First Millennial Saint: Vatican Canonization of ‘God’s Influencer’
Carlo Acutis, the London-born Italian teenager known as “God’s Influencer,” has been canonized at the Vatican as the first millennial Catholic saint. At just 15, Acutis used his coding skills and love for technology to spread the Catholic faith online, creating websites on Eucharistic miracles while living a life rooted in prayer, charity, and compassion. Canonized by Pope Leo XIV before more than 70,000 worshippers, his sainthood highlights a powerful message for millennials and Gen Z: holiness is possible in everyday life, even in the digital age.
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300 South Korean Hyundai Workers to Be Released After Record US Immigration Raid in Georgia
More than 300 South Korean workers detained in a record US immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia are set to be released and repatriated, following talks between Seoul and Washington. The operation, the largest of its kind in US history, sparked panic among workers, diplomatic friction, and questions over foreign investment in America.
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Shigeru Ishiba Resigns as Japan’s Prime Minister After Election Defeats: Who Will Replace Him?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned after back-to-back election defeats, throwing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party into a leadership race. Top contenders to replace him include Sanae Takaichi, Shinjiro Koizumi, Yoshimasa Hayashi, and opposition leaders Yoshihiko Noda and Yuichiro Tamaki.
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Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas, Says Gaza Deal Could Be Reached Soon
US President Donald Trump has issued a “last warning” to Hamas, saying Israel has accepted his terms for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Hamas confirmed receiving US proposals and expressed readiness to negotiate, while Israel weighs the plan amid intensifying war.
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Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers Could Trigger Economic Collapse, Says US Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil including India and China could collapse Moscow’s economy and force Vladimir Putin into peace talks on Ukraine. He urged the EU to align with Washington as Trump signals a tougher ‘phase two’ sanctions plan.
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Afghan Women Left to Die After Earthquake as Taliban’s Sharia Ban Blocks Male Rescuers
After Afghanistan’s third deadly earthquake killed over 2,200 people, reports reveal women were left under rubble as Taliban’s Sharia restrictions barred male rescuers from touching them. With no female doctors or rescue workers, women faced a lose-lose situation under Taliban rule.
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Trump Considers Military Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Cartels as F-35 Jets Deploy to Caribbean
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing military strikes against Venezuelan drug cartels amid a massive deployment of F-35 jets and naval forces to the Caribbean. The move intensifies Washington’s pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and raises fears of regional escalation.
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Trump Threatens ‘War’ on Chicago: National Guard Deployment, ICE Raids, and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Meme Spark Protests
President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Chicago, threatening to deploy National Guard troops and expand immigration raids while referencing the Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now. The move has divided communities, triggered protests, and raised fears of mass deportations.
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Donald Trump May Meet Xi Jinping in South Korea as US Prepares for APEC Summit: Report
Donald Trump is quietly preparing to visit South Korea for the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, where a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is being discussed. The visit comes amid tensions over trade, tariffs, and Trump’s criticism of Xi’s meetings with world leaders including Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un.
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