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Kathmandu: Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as the country’s interim prime minister after mass anti-corruption protests forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the dissolution of parliament. Karki, 73, took the oath of office in a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the Himalayan nation. Her appointment follows days of negotiations between President Ram Chandra Poudel, protest leaders, and legal experts, with Nepal’s army chief playing a key role in brokering the deal. The announcement comes after one of Nepal’s deadliest bouts of political unrest in decades. More…

Australia: The lifetime of one of Australia’s largest fossil fuel projects has been extended by four decades, allowing the North West Shelf project to operate until 2070. The extension comes just days before the federal government is expected to announce its emissions reduction targets for 2035. Australia, one of the world’s highest per capita polluters, has pledged to cut emissions by 43 percent by 2030. Critics argue that continuing to rely heavily on fossil fuels undermines global climate goals. Environment Minister Murray Watt defended the decision, stating the extension includes dozens of strict conditions. Woodside Energy, the operator of the…

California: Microsoft (MSFT.O) and OpenAI have announced that they have signed a non-binding agreement setting new relationship terms, paving the way for OpenAI to restructure into a for-profit entity. The move signals a new phase in one of the most high-profile partnerships fuelling the global AI boom. While financial details of the revised commercial terms were not disclosed, both companies confirmed they are working toward finalising a definitive agreement. The talks represent a crucial step as OpenAI seeks to adopt a more conventional corporate governance structure, raise fresh capital, and eventually pursue a public listing to fund its rapid AI…

Colorado: Authorities in Colorado have confirmed that the suspect in a high school shooting has died from self-inflicted injuries. The incident occurred at Evergreen High School, located in a small town outside Denver. Police identified the suspect as a male student of the school, who attacked 12:30pm (18:30 GMT). Two students were injured during the shooting and rushed to a nearby hospital. While they were initially reported to be in critical condition, officials later said their injuries are not life-threatening. Their names have not yet been released. Jacki Kelley, public information officer at the Jeffco County Sheriff’s Office, told that…

Bali: Rescue teams in Indonesia have recovered at least 15 bodies following deadly flash floods and landslides that struck Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, with authorities confirming that 10 people remain missing. Torrential rains triggered rivers to overflow, inundating homes, markets, and tourist areas, while mudslides buried villages across the affected provinces. In East Nusa Tenggara’s Nagekeo district, rescuers retrieved the bodies of a mother and her child buried under mud in Mauponggo village, along with a man from nearby Loka Laba. Three members of a family had earlier been found dead after their home was swept away, while four…

Doha: Israel has expanded its military campaign across the Middle East with a surprise airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Qatar, the Gulf state that has long hosted the group’s political bureau and mediated ceasefire talks. The strike, which rocked Doha’s Legtifya district near a petrol station and a residential compound guarded by Qatar’s Emiri Guard, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky. Ambulances and security forces rushed to the scene as residents reported multiple blasts. Two Hamas sources stated that members of the group’s ceasefire negotiating team survived the attack. Israeli officials said the strike aimed to eliminate…

New York: More children around the world are now obese than underweight for the first time in history, according to a new United Nations report that raises alarms over the spread of ultra-processed junk food. The study by UNICEF reveals that 188 million children and teenagers aged 5 to 19 are obese, one in ten globally, with the number surpassing those who are underweight. While 9.2 percent of children in this age group are underweight, 9.4 percent are obese. Two decades ago, nearly 13 percent were underweight and only 3 percent were obese. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said the…

Oslo: The Norwegian Labour Party has secured four more years in government, overcoming a surge of support for the right-wing populist Progress party in a closely fought and polarised election. Initial projections shortly after polls closed showed the centre-left Labour-led bloc winning 89 seats, comfortably above the 85-seat threshold needed for a majority, with the centre-right opposition taking 80 seats. By the time 99 percent of votes were counted, the result held firm, according to the state broadcaster. Labour, led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, emerged as the largest party, while the Progress party saw its support nearly double…

Kathmandu: Nepal has lifted its controversial social media ban after violent protests in the capital and beyond left at least 19 people dead and more than 100 injured. The government’s decision came, following an emergency cabinet meeting, with Communications and Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung confirming that the move was made to ‘address the demands of Gen Z.’ Thousands of young demonstrators had stormed into the parliament building in Kathmandu, demanding an end to the ban on 26 platforms, including Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Protesters also called for urgent action against corruption, accusing the government of authoritarianism. Police used water…

Afghanistan: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Taliban authorities to lift restrictions preventing Afghan female aid workers from travelling without male guardians, as women struggle to access medical care following a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Dr. Mukta Sharma, deputy representative of WHO’s Afghanistan office, stated that, “a very big issue now is the increasing paucity of female staff in these places.” Dr. Sharma estimated that roughly 90 percent of medical personnel in the affected regions were male, with the remaining 10 percent mostly midwives and nurses, rather than doctors capable of treating severe injuries. The shortage is…