Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political... Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure. Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure. World 15 h ago
Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern... The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said fighting against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had continued into the afternoon. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said fighting against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had continued into the afternoon. World 15 h ago
UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN... The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions. The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions. World 15 h ago
Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign in elections Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign... India's Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who was arrested nearly seven weeks ago in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against his rivals during a national election. India's Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who was arrested nearly seven weeks ago in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against his rivals during a national election. World 20 h ago
India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh separatist leader India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh... India said Thursday that Canada has shared no evidence to back its allegation that the Indian government was involved in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last year, despite the recent arrests of three Indian men in the crime. India said Thursday that Canada has shared no evidence to back its allegation that the Indian government was involved in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last year, despite the recent arrests of three Indian men in the crime. World 1d ago
Russia hits Ukraine's power grid with a 'massive' attack on a day marking the WWII defeat of Nazism Russia hits Ukraine's power grid with a 'massive' attack on a day... National electrical grid operator Ukrenergo said facilities were hit in the Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, Poltava and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. National electrical grid operator Ukrenergo said facilities were hit in the Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, Poltava and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. World 2d ago
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever Putin enters his fifth term with practically no opposition inside the country. Putin enters his fifth term with practically no opposition inside the country. World 07 May, 2024
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy The two Ukrainian colonels were arrested on suspicion of treason, which carries a life sentence, the statement said. The two Ukrainian colonels were arrested on suspicion of treason, which carries a life sentence, the statement said. World 07 May, 2024
Key events of Vladimir Putin's 24 years in power in Russia Key events of Vladimir Putin's 24 years in power in Russia Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: World 07 May, 2024
India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric... Tuesday’s polling in the third round of multi-phase national elections has crucial seats up for grabs in states including Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Tuesday’s polling in the third round of multi-phase national elections has crucial seats up for grabs in states including Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. World 07 May, 2024
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people... Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday. Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday. World 06 May, 2024
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power... With that level of power, what Putin will do with his next term is a daunting question at home and abroad. With that level of power, what Putin will do with his next term is a daunting question at home and abroad. World 05 May, 2024
China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global... Xi started Sunday in France, whose president wants Europe to have more economic and strategic independence from other world powers. Xi started Sunday in France, whose president wants Europe to have more economic and strategic independence from other world powers. World 05 May, 2024
Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv... The footage shows Chasiv Yar — set amid green fields and woodland — pounded into an apocalyptic vista. The footage shows Chasiv Yar — set amid green fields and woodland — pounded into an apocalyptic vista. World 03 May, 2024
President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not... The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer. The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer. World 03 May, 2024
15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge 15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said. A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said. World 03 May, 2024
China highway collapse kills 36 people; sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope China highway collapse kills 36 people; sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. World 02 May, 2024
Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has hailed the Moscow exhibition as a “brilliant idea.” Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has hailed the Moscow exhibition as a “brilliant idea.” World 01 May, 2024
The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. World 30 Apr, 2024
A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a... Russians have been advancing in the area, pounding Kyiv's depleted, ammunition-deprived forces with artillery, drones and bombs. Russians have been advancing in the area, pounding Kyiv's depleted, ammunition-deprived forces with artillery, drones and bombs. World 30 Apr, 2024
Environment Light rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim Light to moderate rain with thunders and lightning is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces across the country at present due to a low-pressure system formed around Bihar state of India as well as the impacts of westerly and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Nepal Ukrainian climber Valentyn along with Sanu Sherpa scales Mt Everest Renowned Ukrainian climber Valentyn Sypavin became the first foreigner to scale the world’s highest mountain this morning after a team of rope-fixing Nepali climbers stood atop Mt Everest yesterday.
Kathmandu President to address parliament's joint sitting on May 14 President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to address a joint sitting of both Houses of the federal parliament this coming Tuesday.
Kathmandu Opposition NC obstructs HoR meeting The opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has obstructed today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Sports Leverkusen rallies late in draw with Roma to preserve unbeaten record and reach Europa League final The final will be held in Athens on May 29.
Sports Rafael Nadal shows he's not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open For a brief stretch on Thursday, Rafael Nadal looked every bit of a weary 37-year-old player nearing retirement.
World Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure.
World Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said fighting against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had continued into the afternoon.
World UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions.