In a significant triumph set to reshape Nepal's political landscape, former rapper now turned politician Balendra Shah is on track for a landslide victory in the nation's first elections following last year's youth-driven protests that ousted the previous government. Initial results from Nepal's election commission on Sunday indicated that 35-year-old ex-rapper Shah, popularly known as Balen, and his moderate Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured 122 out of 165 directly elected parliamentary seats.
The electorate across Nepal overwhelmingly supported Balen, signaling a clear mandate for Gen Z's discontent with the establishment, which is perceived as fostering government corruption and favoritism. Voters like 24-year-old Shubha Khadgi from Kathmandu expressed...
Iran's leadership is facing internal divisions regarding a perceived existential war, as a clash between hardliners and more pragmatic factions has emerged over President Masoud Pezeshkian's pledge not to attack Gulf states. Pezeshkian expressed regret to neighboring countries affected by Iran's actions and urged them to avoid participating in potential U.S.-Israeli assaults on Iran. Despite dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Iran's unconditional surrender as unrealistic, Pezeshkian revealed that a temporary leadership council had agreed to halt strikes on nearby nations unless attacks on Iran originated from their soil.
In response, Trump interpreted Iran's apology as a surrender and warned of significant retaliation on Saturday, hinting...
The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by...
The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by American influence, fostering a period of relative peace and stability for many nations. Surprisingly, from...
The Carney Liberals are facing uncertainty as they aim to advance their agenda in a minority Parliament. Despite efforts to secure additional support, they are two seats short of a majority following a resignation. There have been no significant...
Air Canada announced the appointment of Anko Van der Werff as the incoming president and CEO. Van der Werff, currently holding the same positions at Scandinavian Airlines, is set to assume his new roles by January. Expressing his gratitude...
Meta has revealed plans to construct a large one-gigawatt data center in the northeast of Edmonton, marking its first venture of this kind in Canada. The social media giant, known for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, announced an investment...
The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by...
Canada's Victoria Mboko narrowly missed clinching her first title in the 2026 season. The 19-year-old athlete from Toronto was defeated 6-3, 6-1 by Mirra...
Luigi Mangione is facing a federal death penalty trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the possibility of the trial commencing before the year's end, as indicated by U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett. The trial could...
Several emergency departments in Canada are facing overcrowding due to the rapid spread of influenza, causing children and adults to endure prolonged fevers. The most recent federal report indicates a slight decrease in flu activity countrywide, with 33.3% of...
The U.S. has intercepted the Olina tanker in the Caribbean, marking the fifth vessel targeted recently as part of increased efforts to restrict Venezuelan oil exports, according to U.S. officials on Friday. The Olina, which had been falsely flying...
In Ottawa, a man faced with first-degree murder charges for the second time saw his case collapse before trial due to prosecution management issues. Defence lawyers successfully argued that the right to a timely trial had been violated in...
A proposed data center in west Saint John is not expected to have a significant impact on the city's industrial water supply, according to documents submitted for the environmental impact assessment. The data center, which includes a natural gas...
The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by American influence, fostering a period of relative peace and stability for many nations. Surprisingly, from...
Ontario's plan for a complete electric vehicle supply chain, once a key focus for Premier Doug Ford, is facing challenges as manufacturers delay or scrap projects. The government is now turning to different types of batteries to sustain the...
Canada's Victoria Mboko narrowly missed clinching her first title in the 2026 season. The 19-year-old athlete from Toronto was defeated 6-3, 6-1 by Mirra Andreeva from Russia, who was seeded third, in the Adelaide International women's tennis final held...
Luigi Mangione is facing a federal death penalty trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the possibility of the trial commencing before the year's end, as indicated by U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett. The trial could...
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, a renowned piece of cinematic history, was recently auctioned off for $3.75 million in the United States, equivalent to approximately $5.15 million in Canadian dollars, as revealed by Heritage Auctions on Wednesday. Crafted by Stuart Freeborn,...
Air Canada announced the appointment of Anko Van der Werff as the incoming president and CEO. Van der Werff, currently holding the same positions at Scandinavian Airlines, is set to assume his new roles by January. Expressing his gratitude...
The rise in popularity of battery-operated bikes and scooters has brought about a surge in injuries and complaints due to the lack of regulation. However, one city in Manitoba has taken steps to address this issue by implementing clear...
The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation are progressing into a crucial stage of a research initiative aimed at transforming Churchill into a year-round maritime center. This phase of the study, initiated in January, will focus on...
In a significant triumph set to reshape Nepal's political landscape, former rapper now turned politician Balendra Shah is on track for a landslide victory in the nation's first elections following last year's youth-driven protests that ousted the previous government....
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...