Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) The newly elected government of Nepal has arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak in connection with a culpable homicide-related case linked to the suppression of Gen Z protests that left several protesters dead.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Nepal’s former Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested early on Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case stemming from the violent suppression of anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which ultimately led to his removal from office.
Vienna, March 28 (IANS) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Saturday that Iran had reported new strikes on key facilities, including the heavy water production plant at Khondab. The agency noted that there is no radiation risk from the strike, as the installation contains no declared nuclear material.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) Terrorist groups continue to operate from Pakistan despite years of military operations and policy measures, a Congressional report said this week, noting that efforts “have failed to defeat the numerous US- and United Nations-designated terrorist groups that continue to operate on Pakistani soil.”
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump highlighted a sweeping set of tax cuts, trade gains and regulatory rollbacks aimed at American farmers, telling a large gathering at the White House that his administration had “delivered” after what he described as years of policy setbacks.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States is the “hottest country anywhere in the world” for investment, citing record inflows, tax cuts, and a push into artificial intelligence as key drivers of economic momentum.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers announced the introduction of legislation to expand a key multinational space defence coalition to include Indo-Pacific allies such as Japan and South Korea, amid growing concerns over China and Russia’s capabilities in space.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) The Trump administration launched a federal task force to crack down on fraud in welfare programmes, with Vice President JD Vance warning that the problem has “become a massive, massive problem” that is draining taxpayer funds.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to visit China soon, highlighting his strong personal relationship with President Xi Jinping while emphasising that the United States continues to compete with Beijing on trade and economic policy.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said the United States is “on or ahead of schedule” in its military operations against Iran and expects to complete its objectives “in a matter of weeks, not months,” signalling a rapid escalation in Washington’s campaign against Tehran.
