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Nepal

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Nepal introduces two-day weekend amid fuel crisis linked to regional conflict

The change, announced on April 5, means offices and schools will now remain closed on both Saturdays and Sundays, compared with a previous six-day schedule with only Saturday off

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Bangladesh’s remittance earnings from Saarc economies

Former Nepal prime minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal KP Sharma Oli gestures while being taken to a hospital from the District Police Range after his detention by police, who are investigating whether he was negligent in preventing dozens of deaths during the Gen Z protests, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 28 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

Nepal's ex-PM Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests

Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel, administers the oath of office to newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", after a landslide victory in parliamentary election by his party, in the presence of Outgoing interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Chairperson of National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal, at "Shital Niwas", the presidential building in Kathmandu, Nepal, 27 March 2026. REUTERS

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win

Nepal's newly elected lawmakers were sworn in on 26 March 2026. Photo: Kathmandu Post

Nepal's new parliament sworn in months after youth-led uprising

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Nepal stops visa-on-arrival for Iranians

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for the RSP, celebrates with his supporters after winning the election, in Damak, Jhapa district, Nepal, on 7 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: BNP Media Cell

PM greets Nepali people on successful elections

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Nepal's political shift puts India–Nepal ties in focus

A vehicle with a campaign poster of Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), waits for passengers ahead of Nepal's general election, in Gauriganj, Jhapa district, Nepal, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), rings a bell, which is the party's symbol, as he takes part in an election campaign in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, February 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Ex-rapper's party set to sweep Nepal election months after Gen Z-led protests

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), heads to cast his vote during the general election in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Nepal's early vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), votes during the general election in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Nepal goes to the polls; voters seek change after youth-led protests