WORLD
Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in junta-run poll
Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in junta-run pol...
The armed forces snatched power in a 2021 coup, but on Sunday opened voting in a phased month-long election they pledge will return power to the people.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
64 political parties registered for PR, 3,424 candidates (with list)
64 political parties registered for PR, 3,424 candidates (wi...
The registered political parties have been allotted 58 election symbols. Of these, 54 parties are using their own election symbols, while the remaining 10 parties have been registered using four shared election symbols.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal ex-interior minister questioned over protest violence
Nepal ex-interior minister questioned over protest violence
Seventy-seven people were killed during the September 8-9 youth-led uprising triggered by a brief government ban on social media, building on public frustration after years of economic stagnation and allegations of entrenched political corruption.
Dec 30, 2025
ECONOMY
NICCI and ICT Foundation Nepal join hands to strengthen ICT and startup ecosystem
NICCI and ICT Foundation Nepal join hands to strengthen ICT...
The agreement marks a significant step toward fostering innovation, digitization, and entrepreneurship in Nepal through joint initiatives, according to NICCI President Sunil KC.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
From NC to RSP, 60 parties approach EC to file PR closed lists
From NC to RSP, 60 parties approach EC to file PR closed lis...
“A total of 60 parties have deposited the required security deposits to file their PR names with us,” Suman Ghimire, information officer at the EC, told Republica as of 10:00 PM on Monday.
Dec 30, 2025
OPINION
The Pro-Investment Turn on Post-2025 Movement
The Pro-Investment Turn on Post-2025 Movement
Nepal’s post-Gen Z uprising marks a historic break from past political shifts, creating a rare opportunity to finally align democratic aspirations with institutional reform and a pro-investment economic transformation.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
RSP gets Balen boost, but can it translate into votes?
RSP gets Balen boost, but can it translate into votes?
Balen–Rabi unity has injected fresh energy into the RSP, but it comes with serious political risks. Charisma alone may not offset internal rifts, legal controversies, and the challenge of winning nationwide support.
Dec 30, 2025
WORLD
US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky sa...
Zelensky held talks with Trump in Florida, where the US leader said a deal to end almost four years of war with Russia was closer than ever.
Dec 30, 2025
Editorial
Gen Z Protest and Balen-Rabi Unity Deal
Gen Z Protest and Balen-Rabi Unity Deal
The Rabi–Balen 'Grand Unity' deal marks a major political realignment by harnessing Gen-Z energy to challenge traditional parties, while simultaneously placing moral and democratic responsibility on its leaders for past protests and the country’s political future.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
Ujyaalo Nepal Party merges with RSP; Kulman Ghising to become senior vice-chair
Ujyaalo Nepal Party merges with RSP; Kulman Ghising to becom...
The Ujyaalo Nepal Party, backed by Kulman Ghising, has agreed to merge with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), with Ghising set to assume the role of senior vice-chairperson.
Dec 29, 2025