"Ask India, Ask Pakistan": Balen Shah's Attack On "Broken" Global Order At UN

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1. 30d ago

   British Museum Records Over Six Million Visitors

   The British Museum in London recorded 6,440,120 visitors in 2025, making it the second most visited attraction in the United Kingdom. Established in 1753 as the world's first public national museum, the institution houses an eight million artifact collection spanning human history, art, and culture. Its holdings stem largely from the foundational collections of Sir Hans Sloane and subsequent British colonisation, resulting in world-famous acquisitions like the Greek Elgin Marbles and the Egyptian Rosetta Stone. These prominent items face ongoing repatriation disputes.

   Why it matters

   The London institution opened publicly in 1759 at Montagu House before expanding across two and a half centuries. British imperial reach fueled the growth of the facility and spawned independent spin-offs such as the Natural History Museum, which launched in 1881. Several key holdings remain central to international cultural heritage debates.

   What is confirmed

   • The British Museum received 6,440,120 visitors in 2025.
   • The institution was established in 1753 as the world's first public national museum.
   • The permanent collection contains eight million artifacts.

   What to watch next

   • Future updates on repatriation claims involving the Greek Elgin Marbles and Egyptian Rosetta Stone.
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2. 37d ago

   Ask.com Closes Search Business After 30 Years

   Ask.com officially closed its search business on May 1, 2026, after three decades of operation. IAC made the decision to discontinue the platform as part of sharpening its focus. Originally founded in 1996 as Ask Jeeves by Garrett Gruener and David Warthen in Berkeley, California, the service pioneered natural language queries using a fictional British valet character as its brand symbol. The platform evolved from an early web search engine into an answer engine operated by Ask Media Group and owned by People Incorporated before its ultimate closure.

   Why it matters

   The closure marks the end of an era for one of the earliest prominent search engines on the World Wide Web during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Unlike competitors relying strictly on keyword searches, the platform distinguished itself by allowing users to submit questions in natural language. Inquiries regarding the shutdown are directed to a designated contact email provided by the company.

   What is confirmed

   • Ask.com officially closed its search business on May 1, 2026.
   • The platform was originally founded in 1996 as Ask Jeeves by Garrett Gruener and David Warthen in Berkeley, California.
   • The service was operated by Ask Media Group and owned by People Incorporated.
   • The original branding centered on Jeeves, a valet inspired by a fictional servant created by British author P. G. Wodehouse.

   What to watch next

   • Further announcements from IAC regarding legacy data or intellectual property
   • Final responses to inquiries sent to [email protected]
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3. 39d ago

   PM Balen Shah Condemns Broken Global Order at UN General Assembly

   Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his first UN General Assembly speech to warn humanity about a broken multilateral system and the disproportionate impact of climate change on South Asian nations. Shah called for a more responsive global system to support vulnerable countries and urged stronger regional cooperation. His address follows a catastrophic flood on August 26, 2026, in the Bhotekoshi region that killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Shah stated he came to the assembly carrying a close warning for humanity rather than speaking only of development or peace.

   Why it matters

   The speech occurs amid a volatile 2026 characterized by escalating armed conflicts in the Middle East and Americas. Regional instability is high following a February outbreak of open war between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Nepal's position as a Himalayan nation makes it particularly susceptible to the climate disasters Shah highlighted.

   What is confirmed

   • Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the multilateral system broken during his first UN General Assembly speech.
   • Bhotekoshi floods on August 26, 2026, killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing.
   • Shah urged global leaders to address climate change and increase support for vulnerable countries.

   What to watch next

   • International response to the Bhotekoshi flood recovery efforts
   • Diplomatic reactions to the Ask India, Ask Pakistan rhetoric
   • Updates on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan
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4. 45d ago

   Nepal PM Balen Shah Criticizes 'Broken' Global Order at UN

   Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah urged global leaders to address climate change and a 'broken' multilateral system in his first UN General Assembly speech. He emphasized that Nepal and other South Asian nations are disproportionately affected by climate change and called for stronger regional cooperation. Shah also highlighted the need for a more responsive global system to support vulnerable countries.

   Why it matters

   The criticism comes as Nepal continues to recover from a deadly glacier disaster and flash floods that caused widespread destruction. The country's experience has sparked concerns about the impact of climate change on vulnerable nations. Shah's comments reflect growing frustration among developing countries about the effectiveness of the global response to climate change and other pressing issues.

   What is confirmed

   • Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah called for grants, not loans, for flood recovery after a deadly glacier disaster.
   • Shah criticized the global order, saying it is 'broken' and not responsive to the needs of vulnerable countries.
   • Nepal and other South Asian nations are being 'hit by the climate we did not warm, and hit again by the wars we did not start'.
   • Shah asked India, Pakistan, and other countries to join a Himalayan warning network to better prepare for natural disasters.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The exact amount of damage caused by the glacier disaster and flash floods in Nepal has not been confirmed.

   What to watch next

   • The international community's response to Nepal's call for climate justice and stronger global cooperation
   • The outcome of Nepal's efforts to secure grants for flood recovery
   • The effectiveness of the proposed Himalayan warning network in preventing future natural disasters
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. Reuters — Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster
   2. The New York Times — Why Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah Wears Sunglasses
   3. The Guardian — Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change
   4. dw.com — Nepal's leader says his country is paying the price of climate change
   5. NBC News — Nepal’s leader, at U.N., says recent floods serve as a ‘warning to the world’ about climate change
   6. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — 'Glaciers, floods don’t travel with visas’: Nepal PM asks India, China to join Himalayan warning network
   7. NDTV — "Ask India, Ask Pakistan": Balen Shah's Attack On "Broken" Global Order At UN
   8. Click2Houston — A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery
   9. kathmandupost.com — From Nepal’s floods to the world order: Reading Shah’s first UN address
   10. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — In 2011, Philadelphia began a $2 billion plan to turn hard blocks into rain gardens and porous streets; b....
   11. www.indiatoday.in — Balen Shah talks of broken system in UN speech, says ask ...
   12. news24online.com — Balen Shah at UNGA: 'Ask India, ask Bangladesh' as Nepal PM ...
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