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Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed a Nepali national after his conviction for stabbing a Saudi to death.

Saudi Arabia executes Nepal man after conviction for stabbing Saudi to death

Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed a Nepali national after his conviction for stabbing a Saudi to death.

Rescuers prepare to use a crane after a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims to a shrine skid off a highway bridge into a Himalayan gorge near Jammu, India, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Photo: AP

At least 10 dead, 55 injured as bus of Hindu pilgrims falls into gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir

At least 10 dead, 55 injured as bus of Hindu pilgrims falls into gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir

FILE-India’s top female wrestlers led a candlelight march of nearly 1,000 protesters in the capital on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Indian wrestlers hold candlelight march demanding arrest of sports official for sexual abuse

Indian wrestlers hold candlelight march demanding arrest of sports official for sexual abuse

An Indian policeman is seen on top of a police vehicle leading a cavalcade of delegates from the Group of 20 nations as they arrive to participate in a tourism meeting in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Monday, May 22, 2023. Photo: AP

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center rear, joins G7 world leaders at a working session on the final day of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, Sunday, May 21, 2023. Photo: AP

G7 ends with Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leaders and Russia claims disputed gains

G7 ends with Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leaders and Russia claims disputed gains

Former Pakistani premier Imran Khan says police are surrounding his home

Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha

Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least 3

Modi's Hindu nationalist party loses India's Karnataka state in crucial polls...

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Fans take to the field of Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo; AP

At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador

At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday.

An Indian Singaporean climber went missing near the South Summit on Mt Everest this afternoon.

Singaporean climber missing above 8,000m on Everest

An Indian Singaporean climber went missing near the South Summit on Mt Everest this afternoon.

FILE - Ukrainian soldiers fire a cannon near Bakhmut, an eastern city where fierce battles against Russian forces have been taking place, in the Donetsk region. Photo: AP

Why Ukraine's spring offensive still hasn't begun - with summer just weeks away

According to US Army Europe-Africa, more than 41,000 additional Ukrainian troops have been trained through programs run by more than 30 partner nations.

This photo provided by Myanmar Military True News Information Team on Monday, May 15, 2023, shows an aerial view of damage buildings after Cyclone Mocha in Sittwe township, Rakhine State, Myanmar. Photo: Military True News Information Team via AP

Myanmar says official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, says aid is being provided

The official death toll from the powerful cyclone that struck Myanmar has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 members of the Muslim Rohingya minority, state television reported Friday.

Spanish climber Carlos Soria, arrives at the Hams hospital after being rescued from Dhaulagiri mountain region in Kathmandu. Photo: AP

84-year-old climber rescued from mountain in Nepal while seeking record

Spanish climber Carlos Soria was attempting to scale Mount Dhaulagiri but was hurt on his way to the top.

Doctors surgery a Ukrainian serviceman during the operation at the military hospital in Kyiv. Photo: AP

Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long amid Russia's war

As the Russian and Ukrainian armies both prepare for possible spring offensives, his schedule has lightened to about three surgeries a day.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Situations Ministry, firefighters put out fire caused by fragments of a Russian rocket after it was shot down by air defense system during the night Russian rocket attack in Kyiv. Photo: AP

Russia launches 'exceptional' air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China look to exert influence

UK Ambassador Melinda Simmons tweeted that the barrage was “pretty intense.”

Two children and a woman have died after the battery of an e-rickshaw exploded inside their rented accommodation in the Niwazpurwa area in Lucknow, the police said on Friday.

2 kids, woman die in e-rickshaw battery blast in UP

2 kids, woman die in e-rickshaw battery blast in UP

This satellite image provided by India Meteorological Department shows storm Mocha intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. Photo: AP

Hundreds of thousands to be evacuated as Bangladesh and Myanmar brace for severe cyclone

Hundreds of thousands to be evacuated as Bangladesh and Myanmar brace for severe cyclone

FILE: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the media prior to the BRICS summit in Brasilia, Brazil November 14, 2019. Photo: Reuters

India's Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China

Modi had a warm relationship with Biden's immediate predecessor as president, Republican Donald Trump.

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Nepal records 17 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Nepal records 17 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Smoke erupts from a burning objects set on fire by angry supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan as police fire tear gas to disperse them during a protest against the arrest of Khan, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo: AP

Pakistani judge rules Imran Khan can be held for 8 days

Pakistani judge rules Imran Khan can be held for 8 days

Fire burns at an apartment of an Islamic Jihad commander for northern Gaza, following Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, early Tuesday, May 9, 2023.Photo: AP

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 senior militants, 10 others

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 senior militants, 10 others

Rescuers on a boat search after a tourist boat capsized Sunday night in Malappuram, Kerala, India, Monday, May 8, 2023. More than a dozen were killed. Photo: AP

Tourist boat capsizes in southern India; at least 22 dead

Tourist boat capsizes in southern India; at least 22 dead

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Sevilla's team captains Ivan Rakitic, center, and Jesus Navas, center right, lift the trophy after winning the Europa League final soccer match between Sevilla and Roma, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: AP

Sevilla ends unusually poor season celebrating yet another Europa League title

It was the usual ending for Sevilla in an unusual season for the Spanish soccer club.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Photo: AP

What was that thing on Djokovic's chest at the French Open? He jokes it's connected to Iron Man

Nothing out of the ordinary there, especially after a set that lasted 1 1/2 hours.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi Rajwa Alseif wave to well-wishers during their wedding ceremonies in Amman, Jordan. Photo: AP

Jordan's crown prince weds scion of Saudi family in ceremony packed with stars and symbolism

Both Alseif and Kate wore gowns by the Lebanese designer Elie Saab, said a spokeswoman for the company, Maryline Mossino.

PSG's Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the French League One soccer match between Strasbourg and Paris Saint Germain at Stade de la Meinau stadium in Strasbourg, France. Photo: AP

Coach confirms Lionel Messi's last match for PSG this weekend

The soccer superstar will leave the team on Saturday not quite so revered.

FILE- German climber Luis Stitzinger.

Luis Stitzinger's body airlifted to Kathmandu from Mt Kanchenjunga

Body of German climber Luis Stitzinger has been airlifted to Kathmandu from Mt Kanchenjunga, expedition organiser said.

Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, right, pose for the media before their meeting in New Delhi, India. Photo: AP

India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region

Landlocked Nepal, however, remains dependent on India for all its oil needs and many other necessities.

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Japanese Technical Cooperation Programs: Training Nepali Government Specialists for the Future of Nepal

The Embassy of Japan in Nepal and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal have agreed to extend the Technical Cooperation Programs for Fiscal Year 2023.

FILE - A view of Arun river in Namu VDC-4 of Shankhuwasabha district on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Photo: RSS

Satluj Company to construct Lower Arun hydropower project

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, a hydropower producing company of India, is to construct the Lower Arun hydropower project in Nepal.

The photo shows the newly inaugurated Amlekhgunj-based oil depot of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). Photo: Puspa Raj Khatiwada/THT

Two petroleum pipelines to be constructed for smooth supply of petroleum products

An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India for the construction of two important pipelines in the ongoing India visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

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PM's India visit: New Butwal-Gorakhpur Transmission Line launched

New Butwal-Gorakhapur Transnational Transmission Line which has been considered an important power trade project between Nepal and India has been formally launched.

PM Dahal, his Indian counterpart Modi jointly inaugurate railway

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated the railway from Bathnaha (India) to Budhnagar (Nepal) today.

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HAN dissatisfied with budget for fiscal 2023-24

Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has expressed dissatisfaction over the budget announced for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24 stating that the policies and programmes of the budget will fall short in solving the problems facing the hotel sector.

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