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Trump’s Peacemaker Hype

GENEVA – “Everyone says that I should get a Nobel Peace Prize,” US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly this week, because “I ended seven un-endable wars in seven months.” The boast was classic Trump: extravagantly formulated, unironically delivered, and patently false. A recent poll indicates that only 22% of US adults

Gen Z Movement: A Historic turning point in Nepali politics

If Gen Z and the interim government can translate momentum into institutional reforms, this could mark the beginning of a

Violence Against Health Workers Must End

Nigeria is not alone. Reports of violence against health-care workers have been on the rise over the last five years in a wide

Kulman Ghising faces criticism after removing NEA Chief Hitendra Dev…

However, before Mr. Shakya’s removal, the Energy Ministry did not raise any questions or cite any allegations of incapacity or

Government Shutdowns and America’s Broken Democracy

Congress spent this month tying up loose ends, after spending the year reviewing White House budget requests, listening to lobbyists,

North Africa’s Scramble for the Sahel

The Sahel is no longer a chessboard on which the struggles between the West and Russia play out. More importantly,

Challenges of federalism and inclusion in Nepal

Federalism and inclusion remain the cornerstones of Nepal’s 2015 Constitution. Despite progress in institutionalizing federal structures, gaps in inclusion, amendment

What a China-EU Climate Deal Could Do for the World

China has committed to achieve peak emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2060; but this still implies that its cumulative

Balen Shah’s silence deepens mystery around Gen-Z uprising

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has become increasingly enigmatic as debate grows over his role in Nepal’s “Gen-Z Movement.”

How Off-Grid Solar Can Transform an Economy

LILONGWE – Like many African countries, Malawi faces significant energy-access challenges. In 2024, just 26% of the population had regular access to