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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Sushila Karki Becomes Nepal’s First Female Prime Minister Amid Turmoil

                                            Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki

In a historic moment for Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as the country’s first female prime minister, following days of violent anti-corruption protests that left at least 51 people dead and over 1,300 injured.

President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Karki as interim leader after the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, whose government collapsed under the pressure of the so-called “Gen Z” movement. The protests, initially sparked by a controversial social media ban, quickly escalated into a broader uprising against corruption and political privilege.

Karki, 73, is widely respected for her integrity and her uncompromising stance against graft during her tenure as Nepal’s only female chief justice from 2016 to 2017. She now faces the daunting task of restoring stability, investigating the violence, and preparing the nation for fresh parliamentary elections by March 2026.

As calm tentatively returns to Kathmandu, with shops reopening and soldiers easing their presence on the streets, Karki’s leadership is seen by many as a symbolic and practical step toward rebuilding public trust in Nepal’s fragile democracy.


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