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Charred remains of a Nepal Police vehicle sit inside the Parliament house which was set on fire by protesters, following Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests that were triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 10, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Soldiers patrol Nepal's capital after two days of deadly protests

The worst upheaval in decades in the poor Himalayan nation was sparked by a social media ban unveiled last week but rolled back after 19 people died on Monday as police fired tear gas and rubber...

A demonstrator holding Nepal's flag celebrates at the Singha Durbar office complex, that houses the Prime Minister's office and other ministries, during a protest against Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests that were triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, during a curfew in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 9, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

How 'Gen Z' protests over corruption and jobs ousted Nepal PM Oli

Demonstrators gather near the parliament during a protest against corruption and the government's decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Nepal army calls for restraint amid protests; army chief to provide update on latest events

Screengrab from video shows Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of Nepal's former prime minister Jhalanath Khanal, before she was taken to hospital. Photo: Collected

Ex-Nepal PM's wife dies of burns as protesters set their house on fire

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi is pictured next to India's new parliament building a day before the inauguration of the building in New Delhi, India, September 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File photo

Indian lawmakers vote to elect new vice president

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US firm signs $500m MoU with Pakistan on critical minerals

Ramesh Lekhak. File Photo: Kathmandu Post

Nepal home minister resigns amid 'Gen Z' protests over social media ban, corruption

Demonstrators gather near the parliament during a protest against corruption and the government's decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

How flashy 'nepo kids' triggered Gen Z protests in Nepal

Police officers in riot gear guard the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8, 2025. REUTERS

Nepali celebrities back Gen Z protests

Demonstrators shout slogans as they stand atop the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal today, 8 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

Explainer: Why Nepal banned social media and what it means for users?

A demonstrator waves a flag as he stands atop a vehicle near the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 8, 2025. REUTERS

19 killed in Nepal as police open fire on 'Gen Z' protest against social media ban, corruption

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi attends Invest Myanmar in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, January 28, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Myanmar's Suu Kyi health worsening in military custody: son

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Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube over failure to register with govt