Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed that he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer following a routine medical examination, confirming that he has since completed treatment and fully recovered. According to official statements, the diagnosis came after a post-surgery checkup linked to a procedure he underwent in December 2024 for an enlarged prostate. During follow-up testing, doctors identified a sub-centimeter malignant tumour. Medical reports confirmed that the cancer was detected at an early stage, with no signs of metastasis. Netanyahu subsequently underwent targeted radiation therapy over a period of more than two months. Officials now say the treatment resulted in the complete disappearance of the cancerous lesion.

Nepal enters a defining political moment as rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, officially assumes office as the country’s 47th Prime Minister. Riding on a sweeping electoral mandate, Shah’s rise marks a dramatic shift in Nepal’s political landscape, one powered by youth energy, anti-corruption sentiment, and a demand for systemic reform. At just 35, Balen Shah’s journey from music stages to the highest office in the land reflects a generational shift in leadership. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, secured a historic single-party majority, reshaping parliamentary power dynamics after years of coalition instability. In a move that captured national attention, Shah released a powerful rap ahead of his oath-taking ceremony, an unconventional yet impactful message calling for unity, resilience and a renewed national vision. The video quickly went viral, resonating with millions and symbolizing his unique connection with the youth.