Now in power, Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah faces new challenge
Shah was a rebel – crude and different from the politicians who previously led Nepal. How will he be in office?

Shah was a rebel – crude and different from the politicians who previously led Nepal. How will he be in office?








Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals both sold within hours for two separate record-breaking deals.

Indian opposition parties have staged a protest over the shortage of cooking gas triggered by the war on Iran.

Energy facilities in the Middle East are under attack, including Qatar’s LNG, pushing prices higher.
Trump’s envoys have sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan. But Tehran has its own conditions.
Developing economies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are most exposed to surging energy costs.

Indian police have been stationed at petrol pumps in the state of Gujarat as people panic over possible fuel shortages.
US State Secretary Marco Rubio welcomes Coyle’s release as ‘positive step’ and thanks Qatar and the UAE for their help.
Six Ukrainians and an American allegedly crossed from India to Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.
Fine particulates in Pakistan’s air highest in the world last year, exceeding WHO guidelines by up to 13 times.
Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt are trying to broker talks. Analysts caution the chasm between the US and Iran remains wide.