Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban Following Deadly Protests Kathmandu — The Nepalese government has lifted the social media ban it imposed last week, Cabinet spokesperson and Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung confirmed. The decision comes after violent protests on Monday, which left 19 people dead and more than 100 injured. The demonstrations, led by young […]
Nepal Social Media Ban Sparks Deadly Protests Across the Country Kathmandu, Nepal — Several major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been blocked in Nepal since Friday after the government restricted 26 unregistered sites, sparking widespread anger and confusion among users. The protests have turned deadly. “So far, 10 protesters have died […]
Protests in Indonesia Escalate After Deadly Police Incident Jakarta – Widespread protests led by students, workers, and rights groups have erupted across Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver struck by a police vehicle last week. At least ten people have been killed during the unrest, which has included […]
Deadly Protests Rock Indonesia as UN Calls for Probe JAKARTA – At least six people have been killed in Indonesia since protests broke out last week, triggered by the circulation of video footage showing a young delivery driver allegedly killed by a paramilitary police unit. The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) […]
911 Helpline Reactivated to Support Citizens Amid Flood Crisis Islamabad – The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has reactivated the 911 emergency helpline to provide quick assistance to citizens affected by natural disasters and other critical situations. Officials explained that the system is designed to function even in areas where mobile network towers are […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Flash Floods in KP, Lightning Strike Kills Five in Bajaur BAJAUR — Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sweeping through several settlements, destroying homes, and leaving dozens missing. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, displacing multiple families and cutting off access to the worst-hit areas. In Jabrari […]
Powerful Typhoon Podul Slams Taiwan With Fierce Winds, Torrential Rains TAIPEI — Taiwan is bracing for the full force of Typhoon Podul, which is packing winds of 155 km/h (96 mph) at its centre and continuing to strengthen, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Forecasters say the storm is expected to make landfall in […]
UTTARAKHAND – A strong flood hit the mountain town of Dharali after heavy rain caused a sudden “cloudburst” on Tuesday. At least four people died, and over 60 people — including 11 soldiers — are still missing, according to rescue teams. The flood brought fast-moving water, mud, and rocks down the valley. Many houses and […]
According to concerned authorities, six people were killed in a robbery resistance in the last week alone, highlighting the escalating violence in the city. The latest tragedies struck on Monday when two youths were allegedly gunned down by robbers in separate incidents in the city. In the incident reported from Korangi, a young man identified […]
