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Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of ex-Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died from severe burn injuries after protesters torched their home, according to Khabarhub and Firstpost. She was taken to Kirtipur Burn Hospital but succumbed during treatment, underscoring the deadly toll of Nepal’s escalating anti-government protests.
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.
Several insiders revealed it is an “open secret” that Korean conglomerates and subcontractors used inappropriate visas for workers on multibillion-dollar advanced manufacturing sites in the US. The practice raises legal and labor concerns as companies expand critical facilities under intense scrutiny of global supply chains and compliance.
Almonty Industries is weighing the purchase of a US tungsten asset to support America’s drive to cut dependence on China for the critical metal. Tungsten, vital for weapons manufacturing and defense industries, is central to Washington’s strategy of securing supply chains for key resources.
At least 17 people were killed and 145 injured as Nepal police opened fire on protesters opposing a government ban on platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube. Clashes erupted near Parliament in Kathmandu, forcing a curfew. Doctors reported many victims with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
