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Nepal is preparing to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister amid nationwide youth-led protests against corruption. Her selection follows days of political negotiations as unrest intensifies, with 34 people killed and over 1,000 injured in clashes.

The FBI released video showing the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder fleeing a Utah campus rooftop. A manhunt is underway with over 200 tips, DNA tests, and a $100,000 reward announced.

US President Donald Trump defended Jair Bolsonaro after Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced him to 27 years for plotting a coup, calling the verdict “surprising” and comparing it to his own legal battles.

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting a coup and related charges. Currently under house arrest, he may appeal, while Trump compared the verdict to his own battles.

Congresswoman Deborah Ross condemned Charlie Kirk’s murder, urging leaders to reduce political rhetoric. Trump announced a manhunt update and posthumous Medal of Freedom for the Turning Point USA founder killed at Utah Valley University.

World Boxing Cup Astana gold medalist Nupur was the first Indian to be assured of a medal when she reached the women’s 80+kg quarterfinals on Wednesday

Twelve teams were divided into three groups for the second edition of the AFC Women's Champions League and will battle in a centralised league format

Three inmates were killed in a prison clash in Nepal amid ongoing anti-government protests that triggered mass jailbreaks. Over 15,000 prisoners have escaped from more than 25 prisons, with security forces struggling to restore order following Prime Minister Oli’s resignation

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event, triggering panic and nationwide shock. Known for his controversial views, Kirk’s death highlights rising political violence in the U.S. The shooter remains at large

Security forces killed 19 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Bannu. Militants also targeted an intelligence official’s home in Lakki Marwat, highlighting escalating attacks on law enforcement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

At least three inmates were killed in Nepal during clashes with security forces, while over 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than 25 jails amid anti-government protests. Authorities, including the army, are working to recapture escapees and restore order.

The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified efforts to bring home 217 Telugu citizens stranded in violence-hit Nepal. Special flights and buses are being used, with over 130 already escorted to Kathmandu Airport, as coordinated evacuation operations continue with Indian and Nepalese authorities.

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused urgent listing of a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai on September 14. The petitioners argued the game undermines national dignity after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Mohammed Zaid, a student from Old Malakpet studying at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, sustained critical injuries after being hit by a car. Admitted to St. Vincent’s Medical Centre, he remains on a ventilator. His family seeks government support and emergency visas.

Charlie Kirk, 31, conservative activist and Trump ally, was shot dead during a Utah Valley University event. Authorities are searching for the gunman. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum as vigils were held and security fears escalated nationwide.

US President Donald Trump blamed the “radical Left” after conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a campus event in Utah. Calling Kirk a “martyr for truth,” Trump vowed accountability and said his legacy would live on.

America faces a tough test under Trump: can its safeguards resist a slide into autocratic legalism

Archer took successive hauls of four for 62 and four for 18 in the second and third matches against South Africa recently

No amount of packaging to make it appear as people’s moment can justify the mindless violence being unleashed on the country’s streets

A Pakistani court sentenced 17 PTI leaders and supporters, including ex-ministers, to 10 years in prison for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots. PTI condemned the verdict as politically motivated and aimed at silencing opposition voices

Following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation amid deadly protests, the Nepal Army imposed nationwide restrictive orders and a curfew to prevent further violence. Kathmandu remains under lockdown, with flights suspended, arrests made, and the UN urging restraint and investigation

Poland reported a major violation of its airspace by Russian drones, some of which were shot down. Flights were suspended in Warsaw, and crash site searches are ongoing. Simultaneously, Russian attacks caused civilian casualties and damage across multiple Ukrainian regions

Protesters across France clashed with police, blocked roads, and set fires in a mass protest aimed at pressuring President Macron and his new prime minister. Nearly 200 arrests were made amid accusations of inciting a "climate of insurrection"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed EU sanctions and partial trade suspension against Israel over the Gaza war. She announced a Palestine donor group for Gaza's reconstruction, condemning famine and civilian suffering amid escalating Israeli military actions