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Nepal Registers First Same-Sex Marriage
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The order by the Supreme Court is interim, and the registration is temporary. Nepal has still a long way to go.
Nepal Seeks Return of Citizens Killed With Russian Army
By Catherine Putz
Kathmandu has urged Russia to discourage the recruitment of its citizens, drawn to the conflict in Ukraine with promises of payment.
In Nepal’s Capital, Protesters Call for Return to Monarchy, Hindu State
By Prakash Neupane
The violent clashes that followed drew attention to long-standing discontent with Nepal's current governance system.
Aid Trickles Into Nepal Villages Struck by Earthquake
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Most homes in the quake-hit districts of Jajarkot and Rukum, where houses are traditionally built by stacking rocks and logs, collapsed.
The BRI Has Failed in Nepal: Prime Minister Dahal’s Visit Confirms It
By Ankit Tiwari
Instead of addressing long-standing Nepali concerns during Dahal’s visit, Beijing tried hard to press its new initiatives onto Nepal.
South Asian Countries Are Divided on Hamas Attacks
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
However, all of them expressed support for a two-state solution.
This Week in Asia: September 29, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
China Seeks Reassurance From Visiting Nepali PM Dahal on Taiwan and Tibet Issues
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The two sides will strengthen cooperation between their domestic security agencies.
Tibet, BRI Top Agenda During Nepali PM’s Visit to China
By Rishi Gupta
Aside from the usual priorities, the visit was shadowed by Nepal's objections to China's new "standard map."
This Week in Asia: September 22, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Fortified Himalayas: Why Nepal Can’t Shake Its Dependence on India
By Sanju Gurung
Nepali Prime Minister Dahal’s upcoming visit to China is important if the country is going to truly forge meaningful links to the north.
Why Is the UN Key to Nepal’s Diplomacy?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
In addition to his address at the U.N. General Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister Dahal has a string of diplomatic engagements lined up in New York.