Monarchist activist and medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai has been arrested from his home in Bhaktapur ahead of a fresh protest campaign, as police accuse him of using provocative language that could incite violence and disrupt public order.

Gaza received 15 additional Palestinian bodies via the Red Cross under a ceasefire arrangement, raising the total returned to 300 since Oct. 10. Officials said 89 have been identified and forensic reviews continue before release to families.

A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to teacher Abby Zwerner and found ex–assistant principal Ebony Parker liable for failing to act on warnings about a student with a gun before the 2023 Newport News shooting.

A 10-question VT Daily Trivia set on Seychelles for high school seniors, covering politics, language, UNESCO sites, iconic beaches, and conservation. Quick, factual, and classroom-ready—see how much you know about this Indian Ocean nation.

Diane Ladd dies at 89. Laura Dern announced the three-time Oscar nominee’s passing at home in Ojai, Calif., closing a six-decade career that spanned “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Chinatown,” and “Wild at Heart.”

President Donald Trump has pulled his backing from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, publicly branding her a “ranting lunatic” and hinting he will support a conservative primary challenger in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Greene fired back online and tied the clash to her push to release the Epstein files.

ByHeart will recall two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula as FDA investigates infant botulism cases. No ByHeart product has tested positive. Parents are urged to stop using the listed batches and contact a provider if symptoms appear.

A family-of-four long haul from DC to Kathmandu—meals, free Wi-Fi, Hindi movies, cricket on YouTube, smart AirTagged bags, and a medical row for deep sleep—turned a shutdown-era travel day into calm, with Doha the steady midpoint and lessons for stress-free connections.

Tihar, Nepal’s five-day festival of lights, blends diyos, rangoli, Lakshmi worship, and unique rituals honoring crows, dogs, and cows, culminating in Bhai Tika. It’s distinct from Diwali while sharing the spirit of light, gratitude, and family.

Washington is examining allegations that Alibaba quietly helped China’s military by sharing data, AI services and software flaws, according to a declassified White House memo reported by the Financial Times.

Nepal, a nation steeped in cultural heritage and artisanal crafts, is witnessing a remarkable surge in its fashion industry. As more local designers, brands,...