Mobilization of Nepal Army for upcoming polls recommended

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:30 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 20 (IANS) A meeting of the National Security Council chaired by Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Thursday decided to recommend that the cabinet deploy the Nepal Army to ensure that the upcoming parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and fear-free environment.

Uyghurs expose China's repression, call for global support for justice and accountability: Report

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:22 PM

London, Nov 20 (IANS) The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has intensified its global campaign for Uyghurs by mobilising cultural, political, and human-rights platforms in Europe and Asia to expose China’s repression and expanding influence. During a weekly brief, the WUC held several events that demonstrated the ongoing abuses in Xinjiang and the increasing determination of Uyghur groups and their allies to resist China's authoritarian reach, a report stated on Thursday.

Canada's security landscape continues to be exploited by Khalistani extremists

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:15 PM

Ottawa, Nov 20 (IANS) A recent online debate about historical figure Mewa Singh has reignited concerns regarding Canada's struggle with Khalistan-linked extremism. The discussion started after commentary once again emerged about the 1914 killing of Canadian immigration officer William C Hopkinson by Mewa Singh, a member of the Ghadar Party, a report has detailed.