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#13091077

13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091078

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091079

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091080

13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13049816

2 December 2025

An advertisement billboard for Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro is seen at an electronics store in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 02, 2025. India's telecoms ministry directs smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. Meanwhile, Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources say, after the government's move sparks surveillance concerns and a political uproar.

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#13049818

2 December 2025

Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro Max series is displayed for sale at an electronics store in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 02, 2025. India's telecoms ministry directs smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. Meanwhile, Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources say, after the government's move sparks surveillance concerns and a political uproar.

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#13049832

2 December 2025

Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro Max series is displayed for sale at an electronics store in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 02, 2025. India's telecoms ministry directs smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. Meanwhile, Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources say, after the government's move sparks surveillance concerns and a political uproar.

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#12996125

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996126

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996127

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996128

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996129

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996130

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996131

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996132

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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#12996133

17 November 2025

On November 16, 2025, in Manhattan, NYC, the New York Democratic Socialists of America hold the Tax the Rich rally. The group, along with other gathered protestors, speaks to ensuring newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani's mandates. Throughout, speakers and protestors alike repeatedly call for leaders to tax the rich.

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