"Rose Period"

#13001437

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), raises a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001440

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), raises a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001444

18 November 2025

Cadres of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), led by Netra Bikram Chand, also known as Biplov, stick a picture of a rose, the election symbol of the party, after receiving the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that entered politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fought government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gave up its armed revolt and entered mainstream politics.

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#13001445

18 November 2025

A cadre of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand, also known as Biplov, holds a red rose, the election symbol of the party, after receiving the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fought government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gave up its armed revolt and entered mainstream politics.

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#13001446

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), is surrounded by cadres holding a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as they receive the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fought government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001447

18 November 2025

A cadre of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand, also known as Biplov, holds a red rose, the election symbol of the party, after receiving the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fought government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gave up its armed revolt and entered mainstream politics.

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#13001448

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), holds a red rose, the election symbol of the party, as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001433

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party, gestures as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001438

18 November 2025

A musical band performs as the parade of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), led by Netra Bikram Chand, receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party), which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001439

18 November 2025

Cadres of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) led by Netra Bikram Chand, also known as Biplov, dance and celebrate after receiving the certificate of registration from the Election Commission, Nepal, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party) that fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001441

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand (second from right), General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party) that fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001442

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand (second from right), General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), raises the certificate of registration that he receives from the Election Commission, Nepal, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after inking a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally signs itself for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party) which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001443

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand (center bottom), General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), addresses the media after receiving a certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party (which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party), which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#13001449

18 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand, General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party, gestures as he receives the certificate of registration from the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 18, 2025. Chand leads the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), a communist rebel group that enters politics in 2021 after signing a 3-point peace deal with the then government. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) stages a nationwide spree of violence over a period of time and now formally registers for the election. The CPN (Maoist) splits from the Maoist Communist Party, which now merges into the Nepali Communist Party, which fights government troops between 1996 and 2006 when it gives up its armed revolt and enters mainstream politics.

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#12526528

3 July 2025

Iranian mourners beat themselves while Mahmoud Karimi, an Iranian maddah and reciter of eulogies known for his work in religious ceremonies, particularly during Muharram, throws rose petals into the air as a religious symbol during a mass mourning ceremony to mark the holy month of Muharram in northern Tehran, Iran, on July 3, 2025, following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred time marked by mourning Imam Hussein's martyrdom at Karbala. Islam forbids war during this month, emphasizing peace and restraint. It is a period of deep spiritual reflection and remembrance for Muslims around the world.

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#11437587

27 July 2024

A Tesla electric car is parking in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 27, 2024. Tesla is reporting lower-than-expected second-quarter earnings as auto sales are falling for the second straight period. Shares are falling more than 4% in extended trading. Revenue is rising 2% from $24.93 billion a year earlier, Tesla is saying in a report to investors on Tuesday. But auto sales are falling 7% to $19.9 billion from $21.27 billion in the same quarter last year.

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