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fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

The U.S. Just Updated Its Travel Advisory for This Outdoor Adventure Destination After Civil Unrest-What Travelers Should Know

The U.S. downgraded Nepal's travel advisory to Level 2, advising increased caution due to potential civil unrest and limited medical services.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens

Nepal has reduced the workweek to five days due to an energy crisis, closing government offices and schools on Saturdays and Sundays.
Public health
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

The U.S. Just Updated Its Travel Advisory for This Outdoor Adventure Destination After Civil Unrest-What Travelers Should Know

The U.S. downgraded Nepal's travel advisory to Level 2, advising increased caution due to potential civil unrest and limited medical services.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens

Nepal has reduced the workweek to five days due to an energy crisis, closing government offices and schools on Saturdays and Sundays.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Northeastern students rally over lack of communication after recent violence

Students at Northeastern University demand better communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety incidents near campus.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
1 week ago

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

Fact-checking during crises can mitigate misinformation and prevent potential violence, as demonstrated during the Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Targeted in Assassination Plot

An assassination attempt against Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani was foiled, highlighting the threats faced by pro-Palestine voices.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
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US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
#no-kings
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The third No Kings protests are expected to draw millions. Do they need clearer goals?

Over 3,100 anti-authoritarian protests are scheduled globally under the No Kings movement, aiming to return power to the people.
Boston food
fromwww.boston.com
2 weeks ago

Where No Kings' protests are happening around Massachusetts this Saturday

Thousands of No Kings protests are planned nationwide on March 28, 2026, with a significant focus in Massachusetts.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Photos: No Kings' protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Nationwide No Kings protests are mobilizing against President Trump's policies, particularly in response to recent immigration actions and the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Myanmar's forgotten war: the military cosplay democracy but people demand the real thing | Editorial

China's support for Myanmar's junta highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy amid military control and widespread violence against civilians.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

No Kings' protests against Trump return to NYC this Saturday; here's what you need to know | amNewYork

New Yorkers are mobilizing for No Kings protests against perceived autocratic rule and to defend democracy.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Tens of thousands rally at Boston Common for third 'No Kings' protest

"We are building the movement. We are pulling more people in, and we're keeping them engaged and activated."
Boston
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World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is winning a landslide election victory in Nepal after Gen Z protests toppled the previous government, with Shah poised to become Prime Minister.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is winning a landslide election victory in Nepal after Gen Z protests toppled the previous government, with Shah poised to become Prime Minister.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More young people want to vote in New Zealand's Maori electorates. What are they and how do they work?

The latest figures show 58% of eligible 18- to 24-year-olds have registered for the Maori roll, up from 50% in 2023. This increase follows years of tense relations between Indigenous New Zealanders and the centre-right coalition government.
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Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

India releases Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months in jail

India released prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months of preventive detention under the National Security Act, following his protests demanding statehood or constitutional protections for the region.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal's next prime minister?

Balen Shah, a 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor and rap sensation, is positioning himself as a prime ministerial candidate by contesting parliamentary elections against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in a Communist Party stronghold.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nepal elections: Gen Z hopes for genuine political reforms

I wasn't pelting stones. I was arranging water for people around me, and blinded by tear gas when the police opened fire. The youth-led demonstrations, fueled by popular anger against Nepal's ruling class over rampant corruption and unemployment, forced then Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.
Social justice
World news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A Sweeping Victory for Gen Z in Nepal-but Not Yet a "Revolution"

Nepal's Gen Z uprising in September resulted in 77 deaths, the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, and parliamentary dissolution, leading to special elections that swept legacy parties from power in March.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Nepal holds a general election six months after youth-led protests forced the prime minister to resign, featuring a contest between established politicians and younger candidates promising economic reform.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Nepal holds a general election six months after youth-led protests forced the prime minister to resign, featuring a contest between established politicians and younger candidates promising economic reform.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We are being silenced': Mongolian politicians face jail after vote calling for PM to resign

Younger Mongolian politicians, including women, face lengthy jail sentences for challenging leadership in what they characterize as efforts to prevent authoritarianism amid factional power struggles within the ruling party.
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Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Clashes erupt at antigovernment protest in Albanian capital Tirana

Violent protests in Tirana involved clashes, arrests and injuries as the opposition demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over alleged corruption by him and his allies.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Meet the Young Organizers Survival Corps

Young people face severe economic, political, and climate crises and must organize intergenerationally to resist rising authoritarianism and survive precarious futures.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov't

Bangladesh's newly elected PM Rahman blames the previous Awami League government for undermining parliament and promises to restore it as the center of national governance and debate.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov't

Bangladesh's newly elected PM Rahman blames the previous Awami League government for undermining parliament and promises to restore it as the center of national governance and debate.
Social justice
fromAxios
2 months ago

The Civil Rights era is losing its grip on young Americans

Younger Americans lack knowledge of Civil Rights history as weaker K-12 teaching and social-media consumption replace classroom learning, and activism occurs online instead of organizing.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?

Former King Gyanendra Shah returned to Nepal amid political instability, opposing scheduled elections and appealing to royalists nostalgic for the abolished monarchy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why the BNP won Bangladesh's post-uprising election

BNP returned to power due to FPTP arithmetic, patronage networks, and political familiarity despite Jamaat's historic gains and widespread voter frustration.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

We are stuck': Young Ugandans want stability, opportunities on eve of vote

Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule in a country where 70 percent of people are under age 35. Kampala, Uganda It's the eve of Uganda's highly contested presidential election, and the country is partially shut down. The national communications authority has suspended public internet access, the sale and registration of new SIM cards, and outbound roaming services.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inside Myanmar's five-year armed resistance a photo essay

Armed local resistance in Tanintharyi has contained Myanmar's military, with revolutionary youth and ethnic rebels pursuing a five-year struggle to restore democracy.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pro-democracy People's party is leading the polls, but Thailand has been here before

The People's Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, gains youth-driven support and leads polls but faces legal obstacles and challenges forming a coalition.
World news
fromGlobal Voices
2 months ago

The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh's national elections

Social media has become a primary campaign arena in Bangladesh's 2026 election, with widespread mobile and internet access driving digital political outreach.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why Mamdani Should Oppose Kathy Hochul's Protest Ban

Capitalizing on the inaction of the international community, which failed to apply meaningful pressure on Israel to halt its genocidal war in Gaza, the Israeli state has fast-tracked its efforts to carve up the West Bank through land grabs, home demolitions, and the mass expulsion of Palestinians. The purpose of the E1 project has always been clear; as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said last August, it is intended to "bury the idea of a Palestinian state."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Week in pictures: From anti-Trump protests in Greenland to Uganda elections

Syria's military seized Tabqa and Maskana from the SDF amid regional advances, while unrest and political demonstrations produced deadly funerals and rallies.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We need change, not just as young people but as a country': Uganda's youth on 40 years of Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni won Uganda's 2026 election with 70% amid fraud allegations, internet shutdown, repression, and widespread youth unemployment and disillusionment.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party

Myanmar’s military-backed USDP won a sweeping parliamentary victory amid civil war and repression; UN reported 170 killed in air attacks during the election.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Bangladesh will be better': BNP victory puts nation at crossroads

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide parliamentary victory, securing power after nearly two decades while pledging to restore democracy and protect citizens' rights.
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