The Nepali army lifted its citywide curfew for four hours on Wednesday, giving residents a brief chance to buy food and pray at temples as armed soldiers maintained heavy security. Troops inspected vehicles, guarded streets, and assisted those stranded by days of violent unrest. The military seized control of the capital late Tuesday after police …
Nepal has been plunged into deep political and civil unrest after the wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, tragically died following an arson attack on their residence in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Dallu area of the capital, where protesters reportedly trapped Chitrakar inside the home before setting …
Armed troops patrolled Kathmandu on Wednesday, setting up checkpoints and stopping vehicles after police failed to control days of violent protests. Soldiers spread through key government areas, marking the first military intervention since the unrest began. Police confirmed the arrest of 21 people for looting shops and offices as chaos deepened. READ ALSO: 7 Groundbreaking …
The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international activist convoy seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, reported a second drone attack on its vessels while docked in Tunisia. Organisers said the British-flagged Alma was hit late Tuesday night in the Sidi Bou Said port. Security footage showed passengers shouting “fire” as flaming projectiles struck the deck, …
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister, a day after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou’s government in a vote of confidence. Lecornu, 39, has been tasked with consulting political parties to secure agreement on the country’s next budget. A former conservative who joined Macron’s party in …
The global Islamic fintech sector is on a swift upward trajectory. According to the 2022 Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report, the market witnessed transaction volumes of around $79 billion in 2021, with projections to reach $179 billion by 2026—an annual growth of approximately 18%. While key Islamic fintech hubs currently include Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, …
Oil prices rebounded on Monday, climbing more than $1 after last week’s losses, as OPEC+ announced a modest production increase amid concerns over potential new sanctions on Russian crude. The group, which includes OPEC members plus Russia and allies, plans to raise output by 137,000 barrels per day from October, a figure far below earlier …
The quiet revocation of valid visas by the United States Embassy in Nigeria has rattled many who had already secured entry clearance. Professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and families now face disrupted plans, mounting financial losses, and deep uncertainty over their futures. An article published on The Cable by former NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye revealed that the …
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, just two days after a larger quake devastated the same region, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring over 3,500. Rescue workers and residents are still digging through the rubble of villages flattened by Sunday’s 6.0-magnitude quake. The latest aftershock sparked renewed fears of further damage and …
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the world is facing a choice between peace and war during a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday. For the first time, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un joined Xi in a public show of force. The event marked 80 years since Japan’s defeat in World …
