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20 January 2026

Motorcyclists and pedestrians navigate traffic and rainy conditions in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises its economic growth forecast for Indonesia for 2026 and 2027. In the World Economic Outlook (WEO) released in October 2025, the IMF projects Indonesia's economic growth at 4.9 percent in 2026 and 5.0 percent in 2027. In the WEO Update published in January 2026, the projections are revised upward to 5.1 percent for both years, representing increases of 0.2 percentage points for 2026 and 0.1 percentage points for 2027.

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20 January 2026

Motorcyclists and pedestrians navigate traffic and rainy conditions in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises its economic growth forecast for Indonesia for 2026 and 2027. In the World Economic Outlook (WEO) released in October 2025, the IMF projects Indonesia's economic growth at 4.9 percent in 2026 and 5.0 percent in 2027. In the WEO Update published in January 2026, the projections are revised upward to 5.1 percent for both years, representing increases of 0.2 percentage points for 2026 and 0.1 percentage points for 2027.

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20 January 2026

Motorcyclists and pedestrians navigate traffic and rainy conditions in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises its economic growth forecast for Indonesia for 2026 and 2027. In the World Economic Outlook (WEO) released in October 2025, the IMF projects Indonesia's economic growth at 4.9 percent in 2026 and 5.0 percent in 2027. In the WEO Update published in January 2026, the projections are revised upward to 5.1 percent for both years, representing increases of 0.2 percentage points for 2026 and 0.1 percentage points for 2027.

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20 January 2026

Motorcyclists and pedestrians navigate traffic and rainy conditions in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises its economic growth forecast for Indonesia for 2026 and 2027. In the World Economic Outlook (WEO) released in October 2025, the IMF projects Indonesia's economic growth at 4.9 percent in 2026 and 5.0 percent in 2027. In the WEO Update published in January 2026, the projections are revised upward to 5.1 percent for both years, representing increases of 0.2 percentage points for 2026 and 0.1 percentage points for 2027.

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#13220179

20 January 2026

Sasmit Pokharel, a candidate from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which presents former Kathmandu Mayor Balen as the Prime Ministerial Candidate, poses for a photo after filing candidature in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026, for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan Nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220180

20 January 2026

Nepali actress Nisha Adhikari gestures after filing a nomination for the upcoming House of Representatives election slated for March 5 in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220181

20 January 2026

Nepali actress Nisha Adhikari gestures after filing a nomination for the upcoming House of Representatives election slated for March 5 in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220182

20 January 2026

Nepali actress Nisha Adhikari gestures after filing a nomination for the upcoming House of Representatives election slated for March 5 in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa (center with garlands), a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), holds a rally as he arrives to file his candidature in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa (center with garlands), a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), holds a rally as he arrives to file his candidature in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa (center with garlands), a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), holds a rally as he arrives to file his candidature in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220186

20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), files his nomination paper to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), files his nomination paper to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220188

20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), receives the certificate of confirmation after filing his nomination to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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#13220189

20 January 2026

Former Nepali Home and Foreign Minister, Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), poses for a photo after filing his nomination to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Former Nepali Home and Foreign Minister, Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), poses for a photo with the certificate after filing his nomination to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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