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Uncertainty and concerns: Is Nepal headed to elections?

Uncertainty and concerns: Is Nepal headed to elections?

First-time voters have registered in large numbers despite lingering uncertainty over whether March elections will proceed as planned

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Thai-Cambodia renewed clashes enter 11th day, death toll rises to 52
17.12.2025

Thai-Cambodia renewed clashes enter 11th day, death toll rises to 52

Development comes after Thailand says Cambodia must be 1st to announce ceasefire

South Korean military sent propaganda leaflets to North Korea 23 times last year: Lawmaker
17.12.2025

South Korean military sent propaganda leaflets to North Korea 23 times last year: Lawmaker

Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol faces accusations of sending drones to North Korea to provoke retaliation as pretext for declaring martial law in December 2024

Japan aborts H3 rocket launch due to abnormality in equipment
17.12.2025

Japan aborts H3 rocket launch due to abnormality in equipment

Rocket was carrying ‘Michibiki No. 5’ navigation satellite

Japan records 1st trade surplus in 5 months of $2 billion in November
17.12.2025

Japan records 1st trade surplus in 5 months of $2 billion in November

Japanese exports to US climb for 1st time in 8 months, according to Finance Ministry data

Japan to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using passenger flights for 1st time
17.12.2025

Japan to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using passenger flights for 1st time

Development comes as Tokyo aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050