Nepal's government reversed its social media ban following deadly Gen-Z protests that killed 19 people during violent clashes with police. Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the decision after an emergency cabinet meeting, stating the government addressed Gen-Z demands while requesting protest cessation. The ban targeted unregistered platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, X, and Snapchat for missing registration deadlines under new regulations aimed at combating fake news and fraud. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli criticized X for disrespecting Nepal's sovereignty by refusing registration. Protesters carried slogans like "Shut down corruption, not social media" as thousands attempted parliament breach. A 15-day investigation committee was formed to examine the violence, while UN demanded transparent probe.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou delivered an emotional farewell defending his "honourable and active" government before losing a dramatic confidence vote, becoming Macron's fourth PM in under two years. Bayrou fell amid mounting pressure to address France's soaring deficit and escalating debt crisis. Opposition lawmakers demanded President Macron's resignation, accusing him of ignoring public will. The political upheaval leaves France in unprecedented turmoil with the European Union watching developments closely. Critical questions emerge about Macron's next appointment and whether his presidency can weather this constitutional storm. France faces a deepening governance crisis as successive governments collapse under economic pressures and parliamentary deadlock, threatening the nation's stability and international standing.

France plunged into political chaos Monday as Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote 364-194, becoming the second PM ousted within a year. Bayrou tied his survival to an unpopular €44 billion austerity plan including scrapping public holidays and freezing spending. His nine-month tenure follows Michel Barnier's December ouster. French bond yields surged above Spain, Portugal, and Greece amid investor panic over potential sovereign debt downgrades. President Macron faces limited options: dissolving Parliament would likely strengthen Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, or appointing another centrist PM destined for opposition challenges. Polls suggest National Rally would win snap elections, with far-left planning nationwide protests Wednesday under "Let's block everything" slogan. (PC: Al Jazeera & Euro News)

Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned Monday citing moral responsibility after violent protests against social media bans and corruption turned deadly, killing 19 people and injuring 347. Young demonstrators protested the government's decision to block 26 unregistered social media platforms on Friday. Clashes erupted in Kathmandu as protesters breached parliament compound walls, leading police to respond with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu and other cities to control the unrest During a party meeting, Lekhak stated: "Unimaginable loss, I resign on moral grounds." The demonstrations represent some of Nepal's worst violence in two decades, with emergency wards overwhelmed by casualties. (PC: X)

At least 19 people, including a 12-year-old, died and over 300 were injured as Gen-Z protesters clashed with police in Kathmandu, Nepal. The demonstrations were sparked by the government’s ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, and anger over corruption. Protesters broke curfew and entered restricted zones near Parliament, prompting army deployment. Police used water cannons, teargas, and rubber bullets. Curfews were extended in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Amid unrest, Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned. The government may lift the social media ban. Young protesters demanded free expression and an end to institutional corruption. (PC: NDTV)

Two Indian Army soldiers, Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu, died in an encounter with terrorists in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, called Operation Guddar, began after intelligence about terrorist presence in Guddar forest. During the search, terrorists opened fire, leading to a gunfight. Two terrorists were also killed. The Chinar Corps honoured the soldiers, calling their sacrifice “supreme” and praising their courage and dedication. The joint operation involved the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Security forces continue to secure the area and prevent further threats in South Kashmir. (PC: X)

Nepal’s Gen Z shocked the nation by mobilising massive protests despite a ban on 26 social media platforms. WhatsApp and Facebook were blocked, yet tens of thousands of youths filled Kathmandu and Pokhara. They used TikTok, Viber, and VPNs to share updates and organise rallies. Protesters chanted, “Stop the ban on social media,” while waving national flags. Security forces fired bullets, tear gas, and water cannons. At least 16 people died and over 100 were injured. Protesters set the Parliament gate on fire and climbed the building. The government imposed curfew and deployed the army to restore order. (PC: X)

Protests in Nepal against a government ban on social media turned deadly on Monday. At least 18 people were killed, including 16 in Kathmandu and 2 in Itahari. Police clashed with thousands of demonstrators who broke barricades and forced riot police to retreat. Protesters blocked highways, burned tyres, and threw stones at Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s house in Damak. Security forces fired warning shots to control the crowds. A journalist, Shyam Shrestha, was shot with a rubber bullet and is in hospital. The Nepalese army was deployed, and India has placed its border security forces on high alert. (PC: X)

6 people were killed and 8 others injured when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction. Israeli police said the attackers arrived by car and began shooting at civilians during the morning rush hour. An off-duty soldier and a civilian returned fire, killing both attackers. The dead include five men aged 25 to 79 and a 60-year-old woman. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed stronger action, while soldiers encircled villages near Ramallah. World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, condemned the attack as terrorism. (PC: BBC)

At least 16 people were killed and over 100 injured in Nepal after protests against a social media ban escalated. Thousands of young demonstrators, many in school and college uniforms, filled Kathmandu streets demanding accountability and protesting corruption. Police fired tear gas, water cannons, and live rounds after protesters breached barricades near Parliament. Authorities imposed a curfew and deployed the army. The unrest began after the government blocked 26 platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, for failing to register. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli defended the decision as vital for national security, but protesters called it censorship and corruption-driven. (PC: X)