Nepal Elections Heat Up: Balen Challenges Oli in Jhapa; Global Focus on Key Polls

• Nepal's election climate intensifies in Jhapa as former Kathmandu mayor Balen challenges deposed PM Oli.
• Key election stories from Nepal and Bangladesh are in focus.
• Developments surrounding Japan's elections are being closely watched.
• Ongoing stories on political and social developments in Pakistan.
• Latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war.