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#13193420

14 January 2026

A cyclist wearing a bright yellow safety jacket and a helmet navigates a city intersection near Candidplatz in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on January 14, 2026.

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#13181843

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181844

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181845

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181846

11 January 2026

Cadres of the Nepali Congress attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony in protest. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma assert that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders supporting the convention state that over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute includes a provision that mandates the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of new leadership.

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#13181842

11 January 2026

Nepali Congress cadres attend the opening ceremony of the special convention of the party organized in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event involves active participation from general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony, protesting against it. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, takes place against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma maintain that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders backing the convention say over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute has a provision that makes it mandatory for the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of a new leadership.

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#13181847

11 January 2026

Binod Chaudhary, Nepal's only billionaire, addresses the opening ceremony of the special convention of the Nepali Congress in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event is organized with the active involvement of general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony, protesting against it. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, is held against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma maintain that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders backing the convention say over 60 percent of elected delegates participate. The Congress statute has a provision that makes it mandatory for the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of a new leadership.

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#13181848

11 January 2026

Bishwa Prakash Sharma, General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, addresses the inaugural session of the special convention in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The two-day event is organized with the active involvement of General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. The acting party president and other senior party members abstain from the opening ceremony, protesting against it. The second special general convention, called by Thapa and Sharma, is held against the backdrop of a deepening intra-party dispute. The establishment faction, led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, opposes the convention, arguing it could split the party, and instead pushes for the regular general convention scheduled for May. Thapa and Sharma maintain that the convention is demanded by 2,488 elected representatives, more than 54 percent of the total. Leaders backing the convention say over 60 percent of elected delegates are participating. The Congress statute has a provision that makes it mandatory for the party leadership to call a special general convention if at least 40 percent of the party's elected general convention representatives demand it. A petition signed by 53 percent of the Nepali Congress general convention representatives is submitted at the party headquarters in mid-October, seeking a special general convention and election of a new leadership.

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#13105254

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105255

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105256

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105257

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105258

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105260

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105261

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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#13105262

17 December 2025

On December 13, 2025, several hundred protesters march through the city center of Turin, Italy, to demand the release of Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque located on Via Saluzzo. Authorities arrest and transfer the imam to a repatriation center in Caltanissetta, Sicily. Authorities order Shahin to leave Italy for security reasons following a speech he delivers during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His family, along with several local associations, appeal the government's decision, emphasizing freedom of speech and highlighting that he has a clean criminal record. They note his active involvement in the local community and his efforts in promoting initiatives for interfaith dialogue.

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