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Trilateral clash in NRNA America, Kharel, Sah for president, and Anup Khanal takes over as Adhikari general secretary

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The voting process for selecting the new leadership of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA began on Sunday. About 13,000 members of the association will vote for their preferred candidates through ballots sent via email and mobile. This time, there will be a three-way competition between Bhanu Kharel, Satendra Sah, and Ramhari Adhikari for the post of president. All three candidates were intensifying the final phase of activities to woo voters before the election. Due to the divisions, disputes, and internal dissatisfaction seen in the last term, this time the members have appeared more cautious in selecting the leadership. In states with a large number of voters, like California, New York, and Texas, members have expressed expectations for the new leadership. Along with the president, there is also competition for other positions, including vice president, general secretary, secretary, and others. All three candidates have entered the field with a pail. Anup Khanal from the...

"Globally, only 10 nations possess nuclear weapons—and Russia and the US alone control over 90% of them."

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News World. Only 10 countries in the world possess nuclear weapons, with Russia and the United States holding over 90% of the global nuclear arsenal. Here’s a breakdown of each country’s stockpile:   1. Russia - Total warheads: 5,449 - Program start: 1949   - Key fact: Russia has the largest nuclear missile stockpile in the world.   2. United States - Total warheads: 5,277 - Program start: 1945 (first nuclear test)   - Key fact: The only country to have used nuclear weapons in war (Hiroshima & Nagasaki).   3. China - Total warheads: 600+ - Program start: 1964   - Key fact: The third-largest nuclear power and Nepal’s neighbor.   4. France - Total warheads: 290 - Program start: 1960   - Key fact: The sole nuclear-armed EU nation. 5. United Kingdom - Total warheads: 225 - Program start: 1952   - Key fact: Maintains a sea-based deterrent (Trident missiles).   6. India - Total warheads: 18...