"KHATMANDU"

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18 January 2026

The sun rises over Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, as an aircraft takes off in the background.

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#13213318

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213319

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213320

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213321

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213322

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213323

18 January 2026

Cadres and members of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) stage a demonstration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, demanding the party's legitimacy. The Deuba faction also files a petition at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the party's legitimacy. This move comes after the Election Commission, on January 16, recognizes the new working committee elected under Gagan Thapa's leadership at the party's special general convention. The Deuba faction, in a meeting held in Sanepa the following day, decides to seek legal redress through the Supreme Court while also planning a political protest against the commission's decision. Senior advocates Khamma Bahadur Khati, Sher Bahadur KC, and others provide legal counsel to the Deuba faction.

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#13213194

18 January 2026

Former Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, gestures after arriving at the party office of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, formally joining the party to contest the March election. The rapper-turned-mayor is presented as the next Prime Minister by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The former rapper, who wins the local election of 2022 from the Nepali capital, also assumes the charge of senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). On December 28, Balen strikes a deal with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) where it is agreed that he will be the next Prime Ministerial candidate from the party. As per the 7-point agreement, RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane continues as the party's central chairman, while Shah is presented as the party's parliamentary leader after the elections and its prime ministerial candidate. The RSP emerges as the fourth largest political force, winning 21 seats in the dissolved House of Representatives within a year of its establishment. With candidacy filing scheduled for January 20, Shah prepares to contest from the Jhapa-5 constituency in the March 5 elections, with the declared aim of beating four-time prime minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli in his own constituency. Balen promises to institutionalize the agenda raised by September's Gen-Z movement. The electoral battle in Jhapa-5 shapes up to be an intriguing contest this time.

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#13213195

18 January 2026

Former Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, arrives at the party office of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, formally joining the party to contest the March election. The rapper-turned-mayor is presented as the next Prime Minister by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The former rapper, who won the local election of 2022 from the Nepali capital, also assumes the role of senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). On December 28, Balen strikes a deal with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) where it is agreed that he will be the next Prime Ministerial candidate from the party. As per the 7-point agreement, RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane continues as the party's central chairman, while Shah is presented as the party's parliamentary leader after the elections and its prime ministerial candidate. The RSP emerges as the fourth largest political force, winning 21 seats in the dissolved House of Representatives within a year of its establishment. With candidacy filing scheduled for January 20, Shah prepares to contest from the Jhapa-5 constituency in the March 5 elections, with the declared aim of beating four-time prime minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli in his own constituency. Balen promises to institutionalize the agenda raised by September's Gen-Z movement. The electoral battle in Jhapa-5 shapes up to be an intriguing contest this time.

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#13213290

18 January 2026

Former Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, rings a traditional bell after arriving at the party office of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026, formally joining the party to contest the March election. The rapper turned mayor is presented as the next Prime Minister by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The former rapper, who wins the local election of 2022 from the Nepali capital, also assumes the charge of senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). On December 28, Balen strikes a deal with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) where it is agreed that he will be the next Prime Ministerial candidate from the party. As per the 7-point agreement, RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane continues as the party's central chairman, while Shah is presented as the party's parliamentary leader after the elections and its prime ministerial candidate. The RSP emerges as the fourth largest political force, winning 21 seats in the dissolved House of Representatives within a year of its establishment. With candidacy filing scheduled for January 20, Shah prepares to contest from the Jhapa-5 constituency in the March 5 elections, with the declared aim of beating four-time prime minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli in his own constituency. Balen promises to institutionalize the agenda raised by September's Gen-Z movement. The electoral battle in Jhapa-5 shapes up to be an intriguing contest this time.

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#13213173

18 January 2026

Thai players celebrate a wicket against a Nepali batter in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match is played at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each.

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#13213174

18 January 2026

A Nepali player bats against Thailand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match takes place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each.

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#13213175

18 January 2026

A Nepali player bats against Thailand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match takes place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each.

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#13213176

18 January 2026

A Thai fielder moves against a Nepali batter in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match takes place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each.

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#13213178

18 January 2026

A Nepali player bats against Thailand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match takes place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each.

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#13213179

18 January 2026

A Thai fielder moves against a Nepali batter in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match takes place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each.

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