Nepal authorities imposed curfew until 8 pm Thursday in Bara District after 'Gen-Z' protesters clashed with police at Simara Chowk. Tensions erupted for the second consecutive day as young demonstrators accused police of failing to arrest individuals named in complaints following Wednesday's clash with CPN-UML cadres. Six Gen-Z supporters were injured November 19, leading to complaints against UML cadres near Simara Airport. Police fired tear gas, halting airport operations and detaining two ward chairs. Protests stem from UML leaders' planned district visit ahead of March 2026 elections. Nepal faces political transition after September uprising forced PM KP Oli's resignation, killing 76 people nationwide. (PC: Hindustan Times & Human Rights Watch)

Top US military officials arrived in Kyiv to discuss ways to end the war with Russia. The team is led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. They will meet President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. Reports say the US and Russia have drafted a new peace plan that asks Ukraine to give up land and cut its army. Washington and Moscow have not confirmed this. Ukraine and European leaders warn they will not accept any plan that looks like surrender. The visit comes after a Russian strike killed 26 people in Ternopil. Talks may include a possible ceasefire. (PC: BBC)

Indonesian officials have rescued more than 170 climbers after Mount Semeru erupted without warning on Wednesday. The volcano sent hot ash, rocks, lava, and gas up to 13 km down its slopes. The climbers were stranded at Ranu Kumbolo, a safe area outside the main danger zone. Authorities raised the alert to the highest level as pyroclastic flows and ash clouds continued through the day. Nearly 1,000 residents from nearby villages were moved to shelters, but no deaths were reported. Several areas were covered in thick ash, and officials warned people to stay away from river valleys near the volcano. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump has signed a law ordering the Justice Department to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The documents include interviews, flight logs, and records seized from Epstein’s homes. Some parts may still be withheld if they affect an active probe or invade personal privacy. Trump had earlier opposed releasing the files but changed his stance after pressure from victims and Republicans. Epstein’s victims’ families called the move “monumental”. Critics say new investigations could delay disclosure. Epstein died in jail in 2019 while facing sex-trafficking charges. (PC: BBC)

Fresh Gen-Z protests broke out in Nepal’s Bara district on Thursday, leading authorities to impose a daytime curfew from 1 pm to 8 pm. The unrest began when young protesters clashed with supporters of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s party in Simara. Police detained only two people, which increased anger among the youth. Tensions rose further after news that senior UML leaders were flying to Simara for a rally. Crowds gathered at the airport, forcing officials to enforce curfew in nearby areas. The new protests come two months after major Gen-Z demonstrations that brought down the Oli government. (PC: India Today)

Instagram has started closing accounts of Australian users aged 13 to 15 ahead of the country’s new social media ban for under-16s. Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and Threads, said it began sending messages to young users telling them their accounts will be deactivated from 4 December. The ban takes effect on 10 December and also covers TikTok, YouTube, X and Reddit. Teens can save their posts before shutdown and may challenge the ban using age checks like video selfies or ID. Platforms that fail to block under-16s face fines of up to A$50 million. (PC: BBC)

In a viral video address to the PoK Assembly, former Pakistan-occupied Kashmir leader Chaudhry Anwarul Haq took credit for terror attacks on Indian soil, declaring that Pakistani-linked terror groups struck “from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir.” He claimed these attacks are retaliation for India’s alleged actions in Balochistan, saying, “By the grace of Allah, we’ve done it … they still can’t count bodies.” His remarks came soon after his ouster and have ignited concerns over Islamabad’s role in cross-border terrorism. 

A new US peace proposal would require Ukraine to give up territory and cut its army to 400,000 soldiers, a source told AFP. The plan also asks Ukraine to give up long-range weapons. Officials say the terms reflect Russia’s demands, which Ukraine has always rejected. The proposal surfaced on the same day a Russian missile strike killed 26 people, including three children, in Ternopil. Rescue teams searched collapsed buildings as smoke filled the area. Ukraine’s leaders said the attack shows Russia is not ready for real peace. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll also visited Kyiv for talks on ending the war. (PC: NDTV)

In a major bipartisan move, President Donald Trump has signed legislation requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to release long-sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. Passed overwhelmingly in the House (427–1) and unanimously in the Senate, the law mandates disclosure while allowing limited redactions for victim protection and active investigations. It explicitly bars withholding information to protect political figures or reputations. Trump, who earlier resisted such disclosure, said the release will reveal “the truth” about high-profile associations linked to the Epstein network. DOJ officials have begun preparing documents for public release.

Senior US military leaders have arrived in Kyiv to discuss ways to end the war with Russia. The team is led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who will meet President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. Ukrainian officials say the talks will cover the battlefield situation and a possible ceasefire. Reports claim the US and Russia have drafted a peace plan with major concessions from Ukraine, though neither side has confirmed it. The visit comes after a Russian strike killed at least 26 people in Ternopil. Ukraine says it will not give up territory, even as pressure for peace grows. (PC: BBC)