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A Nepal Police officer stands guard near a ballot box at a polling station during the Nepal Parliamentary Elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on... Editorial
Nepal Parliamentary Elections
5 Mar 2026 · Kathmandu, Nepal
#13404692
A Nepal Police officer stands guard near a ballot box at a polling station during the Nepal Parliamentary Elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on...

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5 Mar 2026

A Nepal Police officer stands guard near a ballot box at a polling station during the Nepal Parliamentary Elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 5, 2026. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.


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Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su... Editorial
Nepal's Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Gets Grand Welcome Upon Return To Kathmandu
13 Feb 2026 · KATHMANDU, Nepal
#13315003
Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su...

#13315003

13 Feb 2026

Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporters gather to welcome the deposed King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah from his entourage to the southern plains of Nepal. Hundreds of pro-monarchists converge into the streets of Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah as a show of power ahead of the parliamentary elections. The former King is welcomed by supporters from the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and pro-monarchy organizations who chant slogans against the existing political system. Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah returns to Kathmandu from Jhapa in a helicopter. He starts his tour of Madhesh from Janakpur. As the vehicle hosting the former King rolls out of the airport entrance, supporters chant slogans such as ''Raja aau desh bachau'' (Come back King, save the nation) and ''Nepali Janata k bhancha? Rajtantra ley vancha'' (What do the Nepali public say? Reinstate the monarchy). In 2006, Nepal abolishes the centuries-old constitutional monarchy after then-King Gyanendra seizes power and imposes an emergency, sending all the leaders under house arrest. The movement, also referred to as ''People's Movement II,'' witnesses bloodshed with dozens killed in a crackdown against protestors by the government. After weeks of violent protest and increasing international pressure, Gyanendra gives up and reinstates the dissolved parliament, marking the dawn of new democracy, highlighted as Loktantra (People's Rule). Nepal's periodic election, which is not due until 2027, is called early after the Gen-Z revolution of 2025 following the dissolution of the parliament. The September 8 and 9 revolt deposes then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. A total of 76 people die in the crackdown by the security forces. The two-day protest, commonly referred to as the ''Gen-Z uprising,'' is against corruption and the social media ban and changes the course of Nepal.


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Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su... Editorial
Nepal's Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Gets Grand Welcome Upon Return To Kathmandu
13 Feb 2026 · KATHMANDU, Nepal
#13315004
Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su...

#13315004

13 Feb 2026

Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporters gather to welcome the deposed King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah from his entourage to the southern plains of Nepal. Hundreds of pro-monarchists converge into the streets of Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah as a show of power ahead of the parliamentary elections. The former King is welcomed by supporters from the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and pro-monarchy organizations who chant slogans against the existing political system. Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah returns to Kathmandu from Jhapa in a helicopter. He starts his tour of Madhesh from Janakpur. As the vehicle hosting the former King rolls out of the airport entrance, supporters chant slogans such as ''Raja aau desh bachau'' (Come back King, save the nation) and ''Nepali Janata k bhancha? Rajtantra ley vancha'' (What do the Nepali public say? Reinstate the monarchy). In 2006, Nepal abolishes the centuries-old constitutional monarchy after then-King Gyanendra seizes power and imposes an emergency, sending all the leaders under house arrest. The movement, also referred to as ''People's Movement II,'' witnesses bloodshed with dozens killed in a crackdown against protestors by the government. After weeks of violent protest and increasing international pressure, Gyanendra gives up and reinstates the dissolved parliament, marking the dawn of new democracy, highlighted as Loktantra (People's Rule). Nepal's periodic election, which is not due until 2027, is called early after the Gen-Z revolution of 2025 following the dissolution of the parliament. The September 8 and 9 revolt deposes then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. A total of 76 people die in the crackdown by the security forces. The two-day protest, commonly referred to as the ''Gen-Z uprising,'' is against corruption and the social media ban and changes the course of Nepal.


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Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su... Editorial
Nepal's Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Gets Grand Welcome Upon Return To Kathmandu
13 Feb 2026 · KATHMANDU, Nepal
#13315007
Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su...

#13315007

13 Feb 2026

Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporters gather to welcome the deposed King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah from his entourage to the southern plains of Nepal. Hundreds of pro-monarchists converge into the streets of Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah as a show of power ahead of the parliamentary elections. The former King is welcomed by supporters from the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and pro-monarchy organizations who chant slogans against the existing political system. Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah returns to Kathmandu from Jhapa in a helicopter. He starts his tour of Madhesh from Janakpur. As the vehicle hosting the former King rolls out of the airport entrance, supporters chant slogans such as ''Raja aau desh bachau'' (Come back King, save the nation) and ''Nepali Janata k bhancha? Rajtantra ley vancha'' (What do the Nepali public say? Reinstate the monarchy). In 2006, Nepal abolishes the centuries-old constitutional monarchy after then-King Gyanendra seizes power and imposes an emergency, sending all the leaders under house arrest. The movement, also referred to as ''People's Movement II,'' witnesses bloodshed with dozens killed in a crackdown against protestors by the government. After weeks of violent protest and increasing international pressure, Gyanendra gives up and reinstates the dissolved parliament, marking the dawn of new democracy, highlighted as Loktantra (People's Rule). Nepal's periodic election, which is not due until 2027, is called early after the Gen-Z revolution of 2025 following the dissolution of the parliament. The September 8 and 9 revolt deposes then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. A total of 76 people die in the crackdown by the security forces. The two-day protest, commonly referred to as the ''Gen-Z uprising,'' is against corruption and the social media ban and changes the course of Nepal.


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Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su... Editorial
Nepal's Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Gets Grand Welcome Upon Return To Kathmandu
13 Feb 2026 · KATHMANDU, Nepal
#13315008
Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy su...

#13315008

13 Feb 2026

Nepal Police personnel stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporters gather to welcome the deposed King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah from his entourage to the southern plains of Nepal. Hundreds of pro-monarchists converge into the streets of Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah as a show of power ahead of the parliamentary elections. The former King is welcomed by supporters from the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and pro-monarchy organizations who chant slogans against the existing political system. Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah returns to Kathmandu from Jhapa in a helicopter. He starts his tour of Madhesh from Janakpur. As the vehicle hosting the former King rolls out of the airport entrance, supporters chant slogans such as ''Raja aau desh bachau'' (Come back King, save the nation) and ''Nepali Janata k bhancha? Rajtantra ley vancha'' (What do the Nepali public say? Reinstate the monarchy). In 2006, Nepal abolishes the centuries-old constitutional monarchy after then-King Gyanendra seizes power and imposes an emergency, sending all the leaders under house arrest. The movement, also referred to as ''People's Movement II,'' witnesses bloodshed with dozens killed in a crackdown against protestors by the government. After weeks of violent protest and increasing international pressure, Gyanendra gives up and reinstates the dissolved parliament, marking the dawn of new democracy, highlighted as Loktantra (People's Rule). Nepal's periodic election, which is not due until 2027, is called early after the Gen-Z revolution of 2025 following the dissolution of the parliament. The September 8 and 9 revolt deposes then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. A total of 76 people die in the crackdown by the security forces. The two-day protest, commonly referred to as the ''Gen-Z uprising,'' is against corruption and the social media ban and changes the course of Nepal.


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Security forces stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporter... Editorial
Nepal's Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Gets Grand Welcome Upon Return To Kathmandu
13 Feb 2026 · KATHMANDU, Nepal
#13315013
Security forces stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporter...

#13315013

13 Feb 2026

Security forces stand guard in front of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 13, 2026, as pro-monarchy supporters gather to welcome the deposed King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah from his entourage to the southern plains of Nepal. Hundreds of pro-monarchists converge into the streets of Kathmandu to welcome the former King Gyanendra Shah as a show of power ahead of the parliamentary elections. The former King is welcomed by supporters from the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and pro-monarchy organizations who chant slogans against the existing political system. Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah returns to Kathmandu from Jhapa in a helicopter. He starts his tour of Madhesh from Janakpur. As the vehicle hosting the former King rolls out of the airport entrance, supporters chant slogans such as ''Raja aau desh bachau'' (Come back King, save the nation) and ''Nepali Janata k bhancha? Rajtantra ley vancha'' (What do the Nepali public say? Reinstate the monarchy). Nepal abolishes the centuries-old constitutional monarchy in 2006 after then King Gyanendra seizes power and imposes an emergency, sending all the leaders under house arrest. The movement, also referred to as ''People's Movement II,'' witnesses bloodshed with dozens killed in a crackdown against protestors by the government. After weeks of violent protest and increasing international pressure, Gyanendra gives up and reinstates the dissolved parliament, marking the dawn of new democracy, highlighted as Loktantra (People's Rule). Nepal's periodic election, which is not due until 2027, is called early after the Gen-Z revolution of 2025 following the dissolution of the parliament. The September 8 and 9 revolt deposes then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. A total of 76 people die in the crackdown by the security forces. The two-day protest, commonly referred to as the ''Gen-Z uprising,'' is against corruption and the social media ban and now changes the course of Nepali politics.


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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducts security checks in the capital, one day ahead of the 13th Bangladesh National Parliament Election in... Editorial
Members Of The Joint Forces Conduct Security Checks
11 Feb 2026 · Dhaka, Bangladesh
#13305357
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducts security checks in the capital, one day ahead of the 13th Bangladesh National Parliament Election in...

#13305357

11 Feb 2026

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) conducts security checks in the capital, one day ahead of the 13th Bangladesh National Parliament Election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 11, 2026, as part of heightened security measures across the country.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, holds the hands of two unidentified men as a sign of unity against the U.S. and Israel... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194011
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, holds the hands of two unidentified men as a sign of unity against the U.S. and Israel...

#13194011

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, holds the hands of two unidentified men as a sign of unity against the U.S. and Israel while participating in a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally takes place in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194016
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o...

#13194016

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally is held in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194014
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o...

#13194014

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally is held in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194019
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o...

#13194019

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally is held in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194018
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o...

#13194018

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally takes place in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194020
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o...

#13194020

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally is held in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o... Editorial
Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf In Pro-Government Rally
14 Jan 2026 · Tehran, Iran
#13194025
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, o...

#13194025

14 Jan 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally takes place in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


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Officers of the French Republican Guard are at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto) Editorial
Questions To The French Government At The National Assembly, In Paris
8 Jan 2026 · Paris, France
#13166922
Officers of the French Republican Guard are at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto)

#13166922

8 Jan 2026

Officers of the French Republican Guard are at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on January 6, 2026.


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Questions To The French Government At The National Assembly, In Paris
8 Jan 2026 · Paris, France
#13166925
Officers of the French Republican Guard are at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto)

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8 Jan 2026

Officers of the French Republican Guard are at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on January 6, 2026.


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