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The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities, according to Associate Press. 

Africa is the continent most affected by the removals, with ambassadors from 13 countries being removed: Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda, according to Politico. 

Second is the Asia-Pacific region, with ambassadorial changes coming to six countries: Fiji, Laos, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Vietnam affected.

Four countries in Europe (Armenia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovakia) are affected; as are two each in the Middle East (Algeria and Egypt); South Asia (Nepal and Sri Lanka); and the western hemisphere (Guatemala and Suriname), according to Politico. 

Police have arrested some of the members of the Miraj Dhungana group, who had reached Maitighar to mount pressure on the government. 

The Kathmandu District Administration had not allowed the group to stage a demonstration in Kathmandu.

Dhungana’s group on Monday morning had reached the District Administration Office, Kathmandu to take permission to stage a protest in Kathmandu.

The administration, however, did not grant permission to the group.

The group has announced a nationwide protest today, demanding the formation of an all-party government.

Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has stressed that the party should participate in the coming elections after holding its 15th general convention. 

Addressing the party cadres and voters of Kathmandu constituency-6, he mentioned that the NC should participate in the elections even by holding a special general convention if regular general convention is not possible. 

Leader Thapa complained of prolonging the meeting of the party's central committee with the intent of postponing the general convention. 

"The elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) will be held on March 5 to bring the Constitution on a right track. The main responsibility of NC is to bring the Constitution on a right track," he argued, adding the NC should engage in ending corruption and mismanagement as per people's aspiration. 

The NC General Secretary argued the NC is shouldering the major responsibility of managing the country because it is the national force. 

He expressed the view that political parties should move ahead by correcting themselves as per the Gen Z sentiments and demands. 

In his opinion, the country would see a next round of uncertainty if the elections are not held on March 5.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stressed the need of holding the elections to the House of Representatives on the slated date for the peace and stability in the country.

During the meeting with a delegation led by then member of the House of Representatives, Suhang Nembang, at Singha Durbar on Sunday, the PM urged the delegation to make preparations for the March 5 elections without any doubt as the incumbent government was formed to hold elections. 

"We have been carrying out activities to conduct voting. We are here to establish peace and hold elections after unusual circumstances. We have become successful in establishing peace and the rule of law in a short time," she reminded, arguing that elections pave the way for sustainable peace and stability.

Similarly, Nembang wished PM Karki the success to hold elections, according to PM Karki's Private Secretariat.

PM Karki had enquired leader Nembang on the preparations to contest in the elections. 

In response, Nembang said he had been preparing for the elections. 

Extending best wishes to Nembang, Prime Minister Karki expressed the view that now youth should come forward. 

"The elections will be held at any cost. Be prepared. Youths like you should come to the fore and lead the country to ensure a meaningful change. The hoary leaders are unable to lead the present generation abreast with smart service and similar expectations. Their experience and advice can be helpful, but youth should be in the driver's seat. Youths have courage and energy," she underscored. 

In the meeting, Nembang drew the attention of the PM to intensify the reconstruction of highways and bridges that were damaged by landslides and floods in Ilam. 

PM Karki shared that Minister for Physical Infrastructures, Kul Man Ghising, had recently conducted an onsite visit there and the government was serious on this issue.