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.

A sudden video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inside a cafe in Tel Aviv has set the internet on fire, but not for the reason you might think. The clip surfaced online just as wild rumours about Netanyahu’s alleged assassination began spreading across social media platforms. Within hours, the cafe footage was being circulated by Bibi himself as “proof” that he was alive and well. But the moment the video went viral, a new twist emerged, claims that the clip itself might actually be an AI-generated deepfake. Discussions intensified after Grok, the AI chatbot available on X, weighed in. The chatbot initially avoided commenting on the authenticity of the footage before later suggesting that the clip could be an “advanced AI deepfake.” WATCH