Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing 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.
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia With that level of power, what Putin will do with his next term is a daunting question at home and abroad.
China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions Xi started Sunday in France, whose president wants Europe to have more economic and strategic independence from other world powers.
Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near The footage shows Chasiv Yar — set amid green fields and woodland — pounded into an apocalyptic vista.
President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer.
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.
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.
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.
A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane Russians have been advancing in the area, pounding Kyiv's depleted, ammunition-deprived forces with artillery, drones and bombs.
What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israeli officials worried Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war.
China's Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in Ukraine The visits will be closely watched in Washington for any signs of diminishing support for key US foreign policy goals.
Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza Israeli officials appeared increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders, as international pressure mounts over the war in Gaza. Airstrikes overnight into Monday killed 22 people in a southern city, according to hospital records.
A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is unclear Security was tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia on Sunday, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers, wounded others and damaged nearby houses.
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 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.
Nepal Summit route opens from Nepal side, 10 ascend Everest According to the Department of Tourism, at least 414 climbers from 41 teams have obtained climbing permits for Mt Everest till date.
Kathmandu Two arrested with Rs 9.8 million from Durbar Marg The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has arrested two persons along with Rs 9.8 million cash with undisclosed source.
Nepal Police seize 335kg of Marijuana, arrest seven with cash in Sunsari Police arrested seven individuals in possession of 335 kg of illegal substance marijuana along with Rs 752,525 in cash in Bardanda of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-20, Sunsari district on Thursday night.
Nepal Kailali border closing from this evening The Nepal-India border in Kailali will be closed from this evening. All the border crossings in the district are going to be closed for the election of Lok Sabha members to be held in India.