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Prithvi Narayan Shah’s Image Behind Army Chief: Is Nepal Revisiting Its Monarchical Past?

Kathmandu, September 2025 — In a moment charged with symbolism, Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, addressed the nation this week against a backdrop that stunned many viewers: a portrait of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the 18th-century monarch who unified Nepal. For a country already in political flux after the resignation of Prime…

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Sushila Karki: Will Nepal’s First Woman Chief Justice Become Its Interim Prime Minister?

Nepal stands at a historic crossroads. As Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli steps down amid sweeping Gen-Z-led protests, the name of Sushila Karki, the country’s first woman Chief Justice, has emerged as the leading contender for the role of Interim Prime Minister. But will she really take the oath, or will constitutional hurdles and…

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Nepal in Crisis: Youth Revolt, Corruption Anger, and Calls for Hindu Monarchy

Nepal is experiencing one of its most turbulent moments since the abolition of the monarchy in 2008. What began as protests against a government-imposed social media ban has spiraled into a nationwide youth uprising, exposing deep frustration with corruption, elitism, and failed governance. At the same time, a parallel current of agitation is reviving demands…

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SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin: From Rivalry to Partnership

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held in Tianjin, China on August 31–September 1, 2025, became a defining moment for Asian diplomacy. Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir Putin gathered to chart a path for regional stability at a time of shifting global power. But what truly caught…

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China’s Support to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Miscalculation?

By Vijay Oraon | firstpeople.in China’s open support for Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor — a recent high-intensity military or strategic action — is being seen by many Indian observers as a strategic mistake. While Beijing may have sought to pressure New Delhi regionally, it inadvertently triggered an ideological shift that could haunt its long-term…

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India-China Border or India-Tibet Border? Arunachal CM Rekindles Tibet Debate

A recent remark by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has sparked a new wave of discussion about a long-standing and often overlooked geopolitical reality: India does not truly share a border with China—but with Tibet. While this sentiment has been privately held and occasionally whispered in strategic circles, it is perhaps for the first…

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Why Is Israel Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program?

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated significantly in recent years, particularly over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel has allegedly conducted multiple covert operations, cyberattacks, and limited airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. These actions, though not always officially confirmed, are part of a broader Israeli strategy to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This article examines…

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Between Moscow and Washington: Why India Still Leans on Russia More Than the USA

By Vijay Oraon | firstpeople.in In an era of shifting global alliances and emergent multipolarity, India finds itself delicately balancing its relationships with two powerful yet ideologically divergent nations—the United States and Russia. While India’s strategic partnership with the U.S. has deepened over the last two decades, New Delhi continues to lean on Moscow for…

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