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Nepal Unrest Escalates

Nepal faces chaos as ministers are attacked by mobs and government buildings, luxury hotels, and officials’ homes burn. Protests, driven by corruption and a social media ban, have paralyzed the nation. Foreign tourists remain stranded as international flights are canceled, with shuttle buses moving them between Kathmandu’s airport and hotels.