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Chioma Uzodimma’s Turban Trend: The Imo First Lady’s Stylish Statement

Chioma The spouse of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Mrs. Uzodimma, remains an influential figure who continues to make a national impact via her work in public service and advocacy efforts. Chioma’s appeal extends beyond this, as she boasts distinctive fashion choices that make her unmistakable at any gathering. Her signature look includes an affinity…

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Government Pledges to Seize Passports and Auction Assets of Cooperative Fraud Suspects

Kathmandu, May 30 – In an announcement made today, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel stated that those found guilty of embezzling cooperative funds will have their passports seized. On Thursday, while presenting the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 to a joint session of the federal parliament, Paudel disclosed the…

Home Minister Lekhak Defends Stance Amid Calls for Resignation – International Edition (English)
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Home Minister Lekhak Defends Stance Amid Calls for Resignation – International Edition (English)

Kathmandu, May 25 – As demands escalate from various political factions for Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to resign due to his involvement in a visitor’s visa scandal, he has maintained his stance, asserting that he would withdraw from politics should evidence emerge proving him responsible for irregularities identified at the Tribhuvan International Airport immigration office….

Held to a 1-1 Draw by Arsenal, MU is Still in a Slump
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Party Youth Wings Shake Under Factional Violence

Kathmandu, May 25 – In the previous year, the Nepali Congress established three distinct panels aimed at assisting the party’s allied organizations with their respective ad hoc committees in holding general conventions as per the set deadlines. Following the resolution adopted by the party’s Central Working Committee on August 7 of last year, Congress President…

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Rights Commission Set to Release Tinkune Riots Investigation Report Next Week

Kathmandu, May 25 — The National Human Rights Commission has concluded its investigation into the violent anti-protests supporting monarchy that occurred on March 28, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries. Following objections from pro-monarchy factions and their supporters regarding the commission’s neutrality, the constitutional entity aimed to establish a senior committee headed by retired…

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RSP Leadership Crisis Reignites as Court Extends Judicial Custody of Lamichhane

Kathmandu, May 25 — The question of who will lead the Rastriya Swatantra Party in the future has come up again. Following the Supreme Court’s directive on Friday to support the ruling from the Tulsipur High Court, Rabi Lamichhane—the leader of RSP—has been ordered into custody as part of an investigation involving cooperative scams and…

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Walking the Wire: International Edition (English)

On May 25, in Pakistan, the decision to revoke passports and file First Information Reports (FIRs) against repatriated citizens is presented as an effort to safeguard national honor. This rationale suggests that these people bring shame upon their homeland when overseas, highlighting a shift towards prioritizing public image rather than crafting effective policies. However, penalizing…

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Trump: U.S. Military’s Mission Isn’t Diversity but Eliminating All Threats

On May 25, Pakistan – US President Donald Trump gave an energetic, campaign-like address at the esteemed United States Military Academy at West Point. During his speech, he took aim at present-day diversity and inclusivity initiatives within the armed forces. He stressed that the primary mission of the Army is to overpower adversaries and neutralize…

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SWAN President Calls for Member Engagement in Sports Politics

The Nigerian Sports Writers Association (SWAN) President, Comrade Benjamin Kemje Isaiah, has urged members to actively participate in sports governance at local, national, and global levels. During the ongoing National Sports Festival (‘Ogun 2024’), the President addressed an event where SWAN welcomed the Director-General of New Media for Bayelsa State, Governor Mr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe,…

Speaker Backs Repeal of Foreign Loans Act in Key Vote
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Speaker Backs Repeal of Foreign Loans Act in Key Vote

On May 24, Hon. Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne approved the certification for the Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (23). After the Second Reading debate took place today, the Bill moved on to be examined during the committee stage. Following the Third Reading, it was approved in Parliament without any amendments or votes….