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Texas Senator Ken Paxton was reportedly overheard saying that Donald Trump's GOP midterm convention hurt him politically, according to an ABC News report. The remark is drawing attention because Paxton has generally been a close Trump ally, and the comment suggests tension ahead of the midterm campaign season in Texas.
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Donald Trump's address to the UN General Assembly is being widely discussed after critics described the speech as rambling and off-script. Commentary channels are highlighting his departures from diplomatic convention, and reaction videos have drawn hundreds of thousands of views. Supporters and opponents continue to clash over whether the performance was combative diplomacy or an embarrassment on the world stage.
- 3Foreign parties send greetings as Nepali Congress general convention opens▼Foreign parties send greetings as Congress kicks off general convention
The Nepali Congress has begun its general convention, with political parties from abroad sending messages of greetings and solidarity as the gathering kicks off. The event brings the country's main opposition party together to set its course, and international well-wishes underline the party's ties with political movements worldwide.
- 4Bitter Gourd Hybrids Show Major Nutritional Gains in Breeding Study▼Bitter Gourd Hybrids Show Huge Nutritional Boosts in Landmark Breeding Study
A new breeding study reports that bitter gourd hybrids developed by researchers show substantially higher nutritional value than conventional varieties. The findings, described as a landmark for vegetable breeding, suggest hybrid crops could deliver more nutrients per serving and support better diets, particularly where bitter gourd is already a staple for managing blood sugar and general health.
- 5Nepali Congress leaders return as general convention begins▼More Congress leaders return to mainstream as general convention begins today
More leaders of the Nepali Congress who had drifted from the party's mainstream are rejoining ahead of its general convention, which opens today. The returns come as the party gathers to set its leadership and direction, with factions positioning themselves before internal elections. Observers see the moves as part of bargaining over key party posts.
- 6Nepali Congress opens closed-door session of 15th general convention▼Closed-door session of Congress’ 15th general convention begins
A closed-door session of the Nepali Congress party's 15th general convention has begun, according to The Kathmandu Post. Delegates are meeting behind closed doors as part of the party's major internal gathering, which typically covers leadership elections, policy direction and organisational affairs. The convention is being closely watched as it may signal shifts within Nepal's largest political party.
- 7Artists Enter Fray in Nepali Congress General Convention Races▼Nepali Congress General Convention: Artists Contesting for Positions Ranging from Office-Bearers to Central Members
Nepali Congress has opened its General Convention, and several artists are among candidates contesting positions from senior office-bearer posts down to central committee member seats. Their entry into a major party's internal elections has drawn attention, as figures from the cultural field seek formal political roles within Nepal's largest opposition party, adding a celebrity dimension to the leadership contest.
- 8Nepali Congress opens 15th general convention in Kathmandu●Nepali Congress 15th general convention kicks off in Kathmandu
Nepal's main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, has begun its 15th general convention in Kathmandu. The gathering is the party's top decision-making forum, where leadership elections and the party's political direction are set. Delegates from across the country are attending, and the event is drawing attention as the party positions itself ahead of national politics.
- 9Nepali Congress to create senior and woman vice-president posts▼Nepali Congress to add senior and woman vice-presidents
Nepal's main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, is set to expand its leadership by adding a senior vice-president and a woman vice-president. The move, reported by The Kathmandu Post, is seen as an effort to broaden representation within the party's top ranks ahead of its general convention and internal elections.
- 10Nepali Congress opens 15th General Convention amid factional rift▼Nepali Congress convenes 15th General Convention amid factional rift: Everything you need to know
Nepal's main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, has convened its 15th General Convention, a key internal gathering that will decide the party's leadership and direction for the coming years. The event is taking place against the backdrop of a deep factional rift, with rival camps within the party competing for influence. Observers are watching closely, as the outcome could reshape the party's standing in national politics and its approach to the country's governing coalition.
- 11Nepali Congress heads towards two parallel conventions amid leadership dispute▼Nepali Congress heads towards two conventions amid unresolved leadership dispute
Nepal's main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, is heading towards two separate general conventions after factions failed to resolve their ongoing leadership dispute. The split over who should lead the party remains unresolved, raising the prospect of competing conventions and deepening internal divisions within one of the country's oldest political parties.
- 12Thapa presents political dossier at Congress general convention●Thapa present political dossier at Congress’ general convention
Nepali Congress leader Thapa presented a political dossier at the party's general convention, according to The Kathmandu Post. The document is expected to feed into internal debates over the party's direction and leadership ahead of key organisational decisions. Details of the dossier's contents and the response from other senior leaders have not yet been made public.
- 13Nepali Congress opens closed session at 15th General Convention●Nepali Congress 15th General Convention begins closed session across three venues
Nepal's main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, has begun the closed session of its 15th General Convention, held across three venues. The closed-door meetings are where delegates debate resolutions, elect office-bearers and shape the party's leadership and direction, making this a key moment in the country's largest political party. Attention is on internal rivalries and who will emerge in top posts.
- 14Nepali Congress 15th general convention opens closed session●Nepali Congress 15th general convention begins closed session today
Nepal's main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, has begun the closed session of its 15th general convention, a key step in the party's internal leadership contest and policy deliberations. The gathering is being closely watched for signals about the party's direction and leadership ahead of national politics.
- 15Ken Paxton Privately Said Trump's Convention Hurt His Senate Campaign▼Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Trump loyalist running for the Republican Senate nomination, privately complained that the Republican National Convention damaged his campaign, according to audio obtained by The New York Times. Paxton said "everybody's numbers dropped" after the event, a striking admission from one of the party's most prominent Senate candidates ahead of a contested primary.
- 16Nepali Congress Opens 15th General Convention with Inaugural Session●10 Photos from the Inaugural Session of the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention
Nepal's largest opposition party, the Nepali Congress, held the inaugural session of its 15th General Convention. Nepali media published photo galleries from the ceremony, showing delegates and leaders gathering for the party's biggest internal event, where new leadership will be elected in the coming days.
- 17GM and LG to spend $1 billion on prismatic battery plant▼GM and LG Energy Solution will spend 1B USD turning their Spring Hill plant into the first factory to mass-produce prism
General Motors and LG Energy Solution will invest $1 billion to convert their Spring Hill plant in Tennessee into the first factory mass-producing prismatic lithium manganese-rich battery cells. The chemistry is seen as a cheaper alternative to conventional EV batteries, and the move signals GM's push to cut electric vehicle costs while scaling domestic battery production.
- 18Nepali Congress Diaspora Members Rush to Declare Candidacies Ahead of General Convention●Nepali Congress General Convention: Race to Announce Candidacies from the Diaspora
Nepali Congress members living abroad are hurrying to announce their candidacies ahead of the party's General Convention. Reporting by Ekantipur highlights how the diaspora wing of Nepal's largest opposition party is becoming an active arena for internal party competition, with members overseas seeking formal roles in the upcoming convention.