Nepal: Police clash with 'pro-monarchy' protestors in Kathmandu; teargas, water cannons used November 23, 2023 at 12:14AM

A clash erupted between Nepal police and pro-monarchy protestors, led by businessman Durga Prasai, who is organizing the Nation, Nationality, Religion-Culture and Citizen Rescue Campaign. The police used water cannons and teargas to disperse the crowd. Prasai has threatened to topple the current Nepal government and reinstate the monarchy and Hindu Kingdom. Earlier, clashes occurred between Prasai's supporters and CPN-UML's youth wing at Balkhu in Kathmandu. The authorities have prohibited protests in certain areas, including the Maitighar to Baneshwar road section.

In political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections November 22, 2023 at 11:16PM

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins Dutch elections, signaling a rise of far-right ideology. Wilders is set to lead talks to form the next governing coalition and aims to become the first far-right prime minister of the Netherlands. His election program includes calls for a referendum on leaving the European Union, halting asylum-seekers, and de-Islamizing the country. Despite his harsh rhetoric, Wilders promises to work within the law and constitution. Mainstream parties are reluctant to join forces with him, but his victory strengthens his hand in negotiations.