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Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

KATHMANDU : Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday as the country's prime minister to lead a six-month transition to elections, after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. The previous prime minister quit Tuesday as parliament was...

Rosatom stresses innovation for nuclear future

Representatives of Rosatom State Corporation participated in the World Nuclear Association (WNA) Symposium, which was held in London recently, a press release said. The event, one of the largest international platforms for sharing expertise and discussing the future of nuclear...

Emirates to fly Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China

Emirates will deploy its latest Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China on its daily service from 26 October 2025. Just recently the airline began commercial services to the city, a press release said. The deployment of the A350 also introduces Premium...

Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead political transition

KATHMANDU :  Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the "Gen Z" protesters said Thursday, after deadly demonstrations toppled the prime minister. The army has imposed a curfew to restore order...

Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM

KATHMANDU :  Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades. Protests...

Rosatom produces second RITM-400 reactor for nuclear icebreaker Rossiya

Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division has completed the trial assembly of the second RITM-400 reactor unit intended for the most powerful nuclear icebreaker Rossiya. It was assembled in ZiO-Podolsk plant. The icebreaker will allow year-round shipping of vessels in the...

Nepal PM resigns after deadly protests sparked by social media ban

KATHMANDU : Nepal's veteran prime minister resigned on Tuesday after youth protesters demanded he quit, a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns in years in which at least 19 people were killed. The protests, which began on Monday with...

At least 19 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban, corruption

KATHMANDU : At least 19 people were killed Monday when police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption. Several social media sites -- including Facebook, YouTube...

Emirates adds Premium Economy to all A380 New York flights

Emirates has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy cabin, a press release said. The direct flights EK201/202, which serve the daily Dubai/ New York JFK service,...

Rwanda Celebrates 20th Edition of Gorilla Naming Ceremony

The ceremony brought together Government Officials, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, International Celebrities, Business Leaders, Conservation Experts, and thousands of local Community Members. Among the distinguished guests were Her Excellency Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of Rwanda; Rt. Hon. Dr....
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US ambassador Brent Christensen launches American Founders Museum in Dhaka

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission Spokesperson Poornima Rai U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen inaugurated the American Founders Museum...
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