September 13, 2025

In a stunning political twist, Nepal got its very first woman Prime Minister on Friday, September 12, 2025! Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was appointed by Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel, who also dissolved the Parliament and announced fresh elections to be held on March 5, 2026. This comes as a sign that the political chaos rocking the Himalayan nation might finally be settling down. Meanwhile, in India, all eyes are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special visit to Manipur the same day. It is his first trip there since violent ethnic clashes shook the state in May 2023. To welcome him, Imphal and Churachandpur have been decked out and secured with heavy police presence every 100 meters. Modi will lead a huge roadshow and address thousands gathered to hear him. Back in India’s courts, the Supreme Court postponed the bail hearing for activist Sharjeel Imam and former JNU scholar Umar Khalid to September 19. The two are linked to a larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. This case continues to attract intense public attention. Tragedy struck far away in northwestern Congo where two boat accidents claimed the lives of at least 193 passengers and left many missing. The two mishaps happened on September 10 and 11 in the Equateur province, about 150 km apart, as confirmed by authorities and state media. On the international front, U.S. Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor told U.S. Senators that pressing India to stop buying Russian oil is a “top priority.” This statement came during his confirmation hearing and signals tough diplomatic talks ahead, despite recent U.S. efforts to restart trade ties. The environment got its moment in the Supreme Court, too. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai questioned why the firecracker ban exists only in Delhi. He declared, "people across the country have a right to pollution-free air" and called for a nationwide policy while also urging care for the poor who rely on the firecracker industry. Friday was tense in India’s top courts as bomb hoax emails caused evacuations and disrupted proceedings in both Delhi and Bombay High Courts. Massive security checks followed before police declared the threats false alarms. Political drama heated up when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dismissed Modi’s Manipur visit as "not a big deal," focusing instead on the issue of "vote chori" or vote theft as the major problem in the country. Crossing continents, U.S. officials arrested the suspect accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped police catch him. Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared, "We got him." Lastly, the Group of Seven finance ministers talked about possible sanctions and tariffs against countries deemed to be "enabling" Russia’s war in Ukraine, aiming to put financial pressure on supporters of the conflict. From political breakthroughs and fiery debates to tragic accidents and international drama, September 12, 2025, was a day packed with big news around the world!

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