Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly

Nepal's government revoked a social media ban after nationwide "Gen Z" protests against it turned deadly, with at least 19 people reported dead. The ban blocked 26 platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X, after most foreign platforms missed a deadline to register locally and appoint a local contact. Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the reversal late Monday, and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned soon after amid growing calls to do so. According to local media reports, more than 100 others were injured in the clashes.