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27 November 2025

Former Nepali House Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara is escorted in a police van from the central jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, to the district court following a court order to release him on bail in a gold smuggling case on November 27, 2025. Former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre) Vice-chair Krishna Bahadur Mahara is arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with a gold smuggling case. The Patan High Court orders his release on a bail amount of NRs 2 million. Mahara is arrested on October 12, 2025, following fresh instructions from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), which conducts an inquiry into his alleged involvement in smuggling gold concealed inside electronic cigarettes (vapes) in collaboration with a Chinese organized group. According to police, the CIAA seeks his detention to move forward with a renewed probe into his role in facilitating the entry of smuggled gold through the vape-import channel. Mahara is questioned by the CIAA only days earlier, on October 9, 2025. Although his name surfaces in the gold smuggling case three years ago, both the District Government Attorney's Office and Nepal Police previously free him during earlier rounds of investigation. Authorities now allege that Mahara uses his political influence to help a smuggling racket bring gold into Nepal in 2022, an operation that also leads to the arrest of his son, Rahul Mahara, on suspicion of involvement. In March 2024, Mahara is arrested from Kapilvastu and brought to Kathmandu for questioning related to the case. The Kathmandu District Court later remands him to custody, but he is allowed to stay at Norvic Hospital citing health complications. A high-level government commission led by former High Court Chief Judge Dilli Raj Acharya earlier criticizes the CIB for ''intentionally avoiding'' a full investigation into Mahara and other senior officials allegedly linked to large-scale gold smuggling.

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#13031738

27 November 2025

Former Nepali House Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara is escorted in a police van from the central jail in Kathmandu, Nepal, to the district court following a court order to release him on bail in a gold smuggling case on November 27, 2025. Former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre) Vice-chair Krishna Bahadur Mahara is arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with a gold smuggling case. The Patan High Court orders his release on a bail amount of NRs 2 million. Mahara is arrested on October 12, 2025, following fresh instructions from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), which conducts an inquiry into his alleged involvement in smuggling gold concealed inside electronic cigarettes (vapes) in collaboration with a Chinese organized group. According to police, the CIAA seeks his detention to move forward with a renewed probe into his role in facilitating the entry of smuggled gold through the vape-import channel. Mahara is questioned by the CIAA only days earlier, on October 9, 2025. Although his name surfaces in the gold smuggling case three years ago, both the District Government Attorney's Office and Nepal Police previously free him during earlier rounds of investigation. Authorities now allege that Mahara uses his political influence to help a smuggling racket bring gold into Nepal in 2022, an operation that also leads to the arrest of his son, Rahul Mahara, on suspicion of involvement. In March 2024, Mahara is arrested from Kapilvastu and brought to Kathmandu for questioning related to the case. The Kathmandu District Court later remands him to custody, but he is allowed to stay at Norvic Hospital citing health complications. A high-level government commission led by former High Court Chief Judge Dilli Raj Acharya earlier criticizes the CIB for ''intentionally avoiding'' a full investigation into Mahara and other senior officials allegedly linked to large-scale gold smuggling.

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#12967845

9 November 2025

A Red Faction banner protests Rob Edwards' intentions to talk to Wolves during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England, on November 8, 2025.

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#12921135

29 October 2025

Iranian and international hackers compete in the cybersecurity section of Iran's 2025 Tech Olympics at Pardis Technology Park in northeastern Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025. Hackers from eight countries, including Pakistan, Tunisia, China, and Russia, participate in the cybersecurity section at Iran's 2025 Technology Olympics at Pardis Technology Park. (Faces are intentionally blurred by order of official authorities to protect individuals' identities)

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#12921138

29 October 2025

Pakistani hackers compete in the cybersecurity section of Iran's 2025 Tech Olympics in Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025. At Iran's 2025 Technology Olympics in Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025, hackers from eight countries, including Pakistan, Tunisia, China, and Russia, participate in the cybersecurity section. (Faces are intentionally blurred by order of official authorities to protect individuals' identities)

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#12921160

29 October 2025

Iranian hackers compete in the cybersecurity section of Iran's 2025 Tech Olympics, held at Pardis Technology Park in northeastern Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025. At Iran's 2025 Technology Olympics, held at Pardis Technology Park, hackers from eight countries, including Pakistan, Tunisia, China, and Russia, participate in the cybersecurity section. (Faces are intentionally blurred by order of official authorities to protect individuals' identities)

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#12921164

29 October 2025

A young female Iranian hacker hides her face as she competes in the cybersecurity section of Iran's 2025 Tech Olympics in Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025. At Iran's 2025 Technology Olympics in Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025, held at Pardis Technology Park, hackers from eight countries, including Pakistan, Tunisia, China, and Russia, participate in the cybersecurity section. (Faces are intentionally blurred by order of official authorities to protect individuals' identities)

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#12921168

29 October 2025

Iranian and international hackers compete in the cybersecurity section of Iran's 2025 Tech Olympics at Pardis Technology Park in northeastern Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025. Hackers from eight countries, including Pakistan, Tunisia, China, and Russia, participate in the cybersecurity section at Iran's 2025 Technology Olympics at Pardis Technology Park. (Faces are intentionally blurred by order of official authorities to protect individuals' identities)

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#12875388

18 October 2025

Gen-Z leader Miraj Dhungana announces the formation of a political party to enter the mainstream politics of Nepal during a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 18, 2025. Dhungana rises to prominence following the Gen-Z movement. He is claimed to be the one who runs the online campaign for the September 8 protest. While confirming his intention to establish a political party, Dhungana says the official name of the party has not yet been decided. He adds that his group plans to seek suggestions from voters and the general public before finalizing the name. The Gen-Z movement, which draws widespread attention earlier this year, sees young activists like Dhungana demanding greater accountability, generational change, and transparency in Nepal's politics. His move into formal politics appears to be an attempt to channel that energy into an organized platform.

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#12875389

18 October 2025

Gen-Z leader Miraj Dhungana (center and speaking) sits with his team as he announces the formation of a political party to enter the mainstream politics of Nepal during a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 18, 2025. Dhungana rises to prominence following the Gen-Z movement. He is claimed to be the one who runs the online campaign for the September 8 protest. While confirming his intention to establish a political party, Dhungana says the official name of the party has not yet been decided. He adds that his group plans to seek suggestions from voters and the general public before finalizing the name. The Gen-Z movement, which draws widespread attention earlier this year, sees young activists like Dhungana demanding greater accountability, generational change, and transparency in Nepal's politics. His move into formal politics appears to be an attempt to channel that energy into an organized platform.

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#12875390

18 October 2025

Gen-Z leader Miraj Dhungana (center) sits with his team as he announces the formation of a political party to enter the mainstream politics of Nepal during a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 18, 2025. Dhungana rises to prominence following the Gen-Z movement. He is claimed to be the one who runs an online campaign for the September 8 protest. While confirming his intention to establish a political party, Dhungana says the official name of the party has not yet been decided. He adds that his group plans to seek suggestions from voters and the general public before finalizing the name. The Gen-Z movement, which draws widespread attention earlier this year, sees young activists like Dhungana demanding greater accountability, generational change, and transparency in Nepal's politics. His move into formal politics appears to be an attempt to channel that energy into an organized platform.

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#12785168

22 September 2025

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (center) observes the ''2025 Seoul Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill'' at Yeouinaru Station in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea, on September 22, 2025. The exercise simulates a complex emergency scenario at Line 5's Yeouinaru Station, located 47 meters underground -- the equivalent of a 16-story apartment building -- involving a portable battery fire, intentional arson, crowd crush during evacuation, and a knife attack.

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#12785169

22 September 2025

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (center) observes the ''2025 Seoul Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill'' at Yeouinaru Station in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea, on September 22, 2025. The exercise simulates a complex emergency scenario at Line 5's Yeouinaru Station, located 47 meters underground -- the equivalent of a 16-story apartment building -- involving a portable battery fire, intentional arson, crowd crush during evacuation, and a knife attack.

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#12785170

22 September 2025

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (center) observes the ''2025 Seoul Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill'' at Yeouinaru Station in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea, on September 22, 2025. The exercise simulates a complex emergency scenario at Line 5's Yeouinaru Station, located 47 meters underground -- the equivalent of a 16-story apartment building -- involving a portable battery fire, intentional arson, crowd crush during evacuation, and a knife attack.

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#12785175

22 September 2025

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (center) observes the ''2025 Seoul Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill'' at Yeouinaru Station in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea, on September 22, 2025. The exercise simulates a complex emergency scenario at Line 5's Yeouinaru Station, located 47 meters underground -- the equivalent of a 16-story apartment building -- involving a portable battery fire, intentional arson, crowd crush during evacuation, and a knife attack.

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#12785176

22 September 2025

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (center) observes the ''2025 Seoul Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill'' at Yeouinaru Station in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea, on September 22, 2025. The exercise simulates a complex emergency scenario at Line 5's Yeouinaru Station, located 47 meters underground -- the equivalent of a 16-story apartment building -- involving a portable battery fire, intentional arson, crowd crush during evacuation, and a knife attack.

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