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Q&A: You can distract the public with talk of intentions for a while, but it isn't sustainable

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- As Nepal approaches the first anniversary of the historic Gen Z protests, the political landscape remains fraught with tension, high expectations and mounting frustration. Born from ... Read More


Traders complain of policy uncertainty, poor infrastructure in EV market

Kathmandu, Aug. 10 -- Policy uncertainty, inadequate infrastructure and the growing grey market for spare parts are emerging as major challenges for Nepal's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, ... Read More


Who is Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez? New York Democrat frontrunner in the race for US presidency in 2028

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, widely known as AOC, of New York said Sunday (9 August) that she has not ruled out a bid for the US presidency or a Senate sea... Read More


Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? All about New York Democrat frontrunner in race for US presidency in 2028

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, widely known as AOC, of New York, said Sunday (9 August) that she has not ruled out a bid for the US presidency or a Senate se... Read More


Bernie Sanders says 'ban super PACs from Democratic primaries now', blasts 'corrupt system'

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday called for Democratic leaders to ban the involvement of super PACs in Democratic primary elections. In a letter shared on X, he called it a ... Read More


Judicial Council to bar lawyers from direct appointment as Supreme Court justices

Kathmandu, Aug. 10 -- The Judicial Council is preparing to prioritise career judges from the district and high courts for upcoming Supreme Court appointments, potentially ending the long-standing prac... Read More


When Sabah and Sarawak have not fallen, Pakatan Harapan must not give in - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 10 -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) is facing one of those moments when politics can create an optical illusion. A series of electoral difficulties can appear to be a national collapse. Pol... Read More


El-Sayed Reveals Obama Phone Call, Democrats Scramble for Unity After Bitter Michigan Primary

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- DETROIT - By the time Abdul El-Sayed appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning, the primary was four days behind him and the phone call he had been waiting to discuss ... Read More


Indian refiners brace for pricier crude after September as Russia sanctions loom

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- India's state-run oil refiners are bracing for higher crude procurement costs and tighter availability as they prepare to buy oil for delivery after September amid the prospect o... Read More


Social Security Funding Shortfall: Trustees Warn Trust Fund Will Run Dry By 2034 As Long-Term Gap Widens

India, Aug. 10 -- Social Security's combined trust funds are projected to run dry in 2034, according to the programme's 2026 annual trustees' report, with actuaries warning that the underlying long-te... Read More