News on December 10, 2024

Nepal News

  1. Tanahun Hydropower Project Progress: The construction of the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project has reached 63% physical and 58% financial progress. This major infrastructure project is expected to boost Nepal’s energy capacity significantly​

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  2. Climate Justice Advocacy: Nepal’s Foreign Minister addressed the International Court of Justice in The Hague, emphasizing that Nepal suffers disproportionately from climate change despite minimal contributions to global emissions. The plea focused on the need for climate justice​

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  3. Cold Weather in Kathmandu: Kathmandu Valley is experiencing a noticeable drop in temperature as winter intensifies, while the skies remain clear​

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  4. Economic Diplomacy: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries has urged newly proposed ambassadors to prioritize economic diplomacy, highlighting the need to attract foreign investment​

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  5. National Legislation Delays: Nepal’s government is yet to finalize 39 bills required for the full implementation of the constitution, indicating significant legislative backlog​

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Global News

  1. South Korea Political Scandal: South Korean police raided the presidential office over an alleged attempt to impose martial law, stirring political tension in the country​

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  2. Journalist Safety Crisis: The International Federation of Journalists reported 104 journalist deaths globally in 2024, marking a grim year for press freedom​

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  3. Israel-Syria Conflict: Reports indicate a series of Israeli airstrikes in Syria as regional tensions remain high​

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  4. Sri Lanka Repatriates Fishermen: Sri Lanka returned 21 Indian fishermen detained for crossing maritime boundaries, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage cross-border issues in South Asia​

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