Devastating floods triggered by a glacier collapse have severely impacted Nepal, prompting urgent rescue efforts and international aid from India and China. In response, Nepali officials are framing the relief as climate compensation rather than charity, urging global powers to address the growing climate crisis.
"I am pretty confident that his first visit abroad will be to India, and the dates will need to be worked out, but I am very hopeful that this will happen before the end of the year," Wagle said.
Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah has reportedly broken his self-imposed diplomatic rule regarding India and China, with senior government sources indicating that official dates for related engagements are likely to be confirmed soon.
Public fury is escalating against Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah, fueled by ongoing protests led by Generation Z. The self-immolation of a ride-sharing worker has spurred vigorous youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability for government policies.
Remarks by Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah regarding the India-Nepal border dispute have sparked controversy in Nepal, where the long and open border, partially defined by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli, still has incomplete mapping in areas like Susta and Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh-Kalapani.
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned just weeks into his tenure following an investigation into his financial transactions. The resignation comes amid scrutiny over his alleged links to businessmen involved in money laundering.
Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper also known as Balen, has been officially sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Nepal, becoming the youngest in the country's history following his party's recent election victory and a youth uprising.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is poised to become Nepal’s youngest PM after his RSP party secured a majority in parliamentary elections.
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Nepal's Balen Shah thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his good wishes on the party's electoral success and stated his commitment to working with India to strengthen bilateral ties.
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah is reportedly on course to become the new prime minister of Nepal, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.
Former rapper and engineer Balen Shah is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister after his Rastriya Swatantra party secured an unprecedented two-thirds majority in the recent elections, the first such outcome since 1959.
Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections, signaling a generational shift.
Former Kathmandu mayor and rapper Balendra Shah, known as Balen, is challenging ex-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Nepal's parliamentary elections, running on the Rastriya Swatantra Party ticket.
Former rapper Balen Shah, 35, is emerging as a favorite for Nepal's next prime minister, representing an outsider's rise and attracting young voters through social media following recent protests.
Following severe flooding, Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah publicly thanked neighboring countries for humanitarian assistance, occurring alongside a broader political debate in Nepal over climate compensation demands.
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region, including dozens of foreign tourists. Rescue operations are underway as authorities deploy military assets to navigate treacherous terrain and monitor rising barrier lakes.
Public outrage and protests have erupted against Balen Shah's Nepal government following the self-immolation of a bike rider, prompting the government to establish a five-member probe committee.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah has sparked a diplomatic row by claiming both Nepal and India have encroached on each other's territories and suggested the United Kingdom should mediate the border dispute.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah completes his first month in office, a period characterized by ministerial resignations and a drive for reforms, which has generated both hope and unease.
Balendra Shah, a former rapper, has been sworn in as Nepal's new and youngest Prime Minister after winning the election by a landslide. He took the oath of office, promising change to Nepalis frustrated by corruption.
A three-year-old party, buoyed by Gen Z support, has achieved a landslide victory in Nepal's general elections, securing a huge majority and positioning its candidate Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, to become the next prime minister with a mandate to restore political stability. His historic leap from Kathmandu's streets to national power marks a dramatic shift in Nepali politics and a major test for a new government.
Nepal's election authority has confirmed the victory of former rapper Balen Shah in a recent election, marking a notable outcome in the country's political landscape.
The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu praised Indians as top diplomats globally, highlighting their integration skills and India's growth potential amid stable governance.
Nepal is holding its general election, with vote counting underway. The election follows youth-led protests, and an ex-rapper's party is poised for a significant win, indicating a public desire for change.
Balen Shah, who rose from an underdog in the 2021 Kathmandu mayoral race to a prominent leader, is now a significant figure in Nepal's national politics, with his influence being dubbed the 'Balen Shah Effect' ahead of the 2026 General Election.
Devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have killed at least 160 people across northern Nepal and Tibet, leaving hundreds of residents and international tourists missing. Rescue operations are underway as governments coordinate evacuations and track missing citizens from multiple countries.
India has formally invited Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah for an official visit, signaling potential diplomatic engagements and discussions between the two nations.
The Nepal government, led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, is facing its first major challenge from Gen-Z protests, including acts of self-immolation, following last year's youth-backed movement that ended the previous administration.
Nepal's millennial Prime Minister Balen Shah is reportedly empowered by the erosion of parliamentary norms by the old guard, allowing him to operate with greater influence.
Two months into his term, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces criticism as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises overdue. His administration is grappling with cabinet instability, legal challenges, and public scrutiny.
Since rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah, 35, took office as prime minister, his government has been rocked by instability. Within just 26 days, two ministers have stepped down, raising concerns.
Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested along with a former home minister over their alleged roles in a deadly protest crackdown that killed over 70 people, just a day after a new government was sworn in. Reports confirm at least 77 people were killed in the anti-corruption youth uprising.
An opinion piece explores the political implications of Balen Shah's habitual silence, suggesting it may offer a temporary advantage but is not a sustainable strategy indefinitely.
A new political party, popular among young people, achieved a landslide victory in Nepal's general election, with its prime ministerial candidate, rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah, expected to take office. The focus is now on whether the new government can reflect the voices of the youth in politics.
Rapper, engenheiro e presidente da câmara de Catmandu, Balendra Shah desafiou os partidos tradicionais do Nepal. Aos 35 anos, tenta agora transformar a popularidade cultural numa carreira nacional.
A name that is increasingly echoing through Nepal's political corridors is Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-politician who has risen rapidly in the country's political landscape and is now being seen as…
Balen Shah, a rapper turned mayor in Nepal, is reportedly positioned to become the country's next Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.
