Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.

A sweeping social media ban helped topple Nepal’s government. The harder task now is delivering reforms and elections that restore democratic trust.

Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch. Dissatisfaction has ...

The new government has the singular mandate of holding nationwide elections on March 5, 2026. Ensuring the participation of a broad range of political actors in the elections would be the biggest ...

Protests against corruption and inequality in the Himalayan nation exploded—and resulted in the Prime Minister’s resignation—after a hamfisted social-media ban.

Nepal’s military has taken over the streets of the capital, Kathmandu, in a bid to end two days of protests against corruption that rapidly escalated into a full-blown public revolt against the ...

SINGAPORE: From Monday (Sep 15), Singaporeans, permanent residents (PR) and work pass holders employed as full-time drivers will be given priority for Class 4 driving lessons to manage high demand.

Kathmandu, Nepal – As Nepal burned on Thursday after two days of deadly unrest that ousted a government accused of corruption, thousands of young people gathered in a heated debate to decide their ...

BRISBANE: Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms. Some 22 people died ...

New Delhi, September 9, 2025 (ANI): In a press conference, Aam Admi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh warned Indian leaders to learn lessons from Nepal riots. He said, “Our country’s ...

MIAMISBURG — Dozens of students and parents showed up to show their support for their teachers, who are on leave after comments made on social media. During the half hour of public comment, every ...