News on December 8, 2024

Nepal News

  1. Political Developments:
    • U.S.-Nepal Relations: Donald Lu, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, visited Nepal as part of his South Asia tour. He met key political figures, including Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, discussing bilateral relations​

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    • By-Election Results: Several local-level elections saw wins by independent candidates, indicating shifting political trends at the grassroots level​

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  2. Environment:
    • Snowfall in Humla District brought optimism to farmers, signaling potential relief from water scarcity for crops​

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  3. Culture and Society:
    • The Madhesh Province observed a public holiday for the Gadhimai Mela, a major religious festival​

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    • Kathmandu hosted its first Queer Film Festival, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in Nepal’s cultural discourse​

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  4. Legal and Criminal Updates:

Investigations into former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane continued, with allegations of financial and cooperative fraud drawing public attention​. Ekantipur

Global News
      1. Israel-Gaza Conflict:
        • Hostilities between Israel and Gaza intensified, with Israel resuming military operations following rocket attacks from Gaza. The situation remains tense​

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      2. Economic Developments:
        • Global oil prices experienced fluctuations, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and decisions by OPEC members​

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      3. Sports:
        • Bangladesh secured the U-19 Asia Cup title, defeating India in a dramatic match​

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      4. Climate and Environment:
        • Efforts to address climate change took center stage globally, with discussions at COP29 emphasizing financial support for vulnerable nations, including Nepal​

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