Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram.
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop.
'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation's most baffling mysteries.Despite years of multinational...
Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025.
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting.
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict.
Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January.
Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims.
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s.
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky.
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted.
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72.
Sports New Diamond, Nepal Police register wins in Sher Bahadur Khadka Memorial Volleyball Tournament Two matches are scheduled for Thursday: Nepal Police vs Tribhuvan Army, and New Diamond vs APF.
Nepal Govt appoints investigator to probe Buddha Air accident The government has appointed a senior captain to investigate the Buddha Air aircraft accident that occurred at Chandragadhi (Bhadrapur) Airport in Jhapa earlier this month.
Nepal Dog attacks injure 50 people in Rautahat in a single day At least 50 people were injured in a series of dog attacks in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Wednesday, triggering fear among local residents.
Nepal Nine rhinos die in and around Chitwan National Park in six months Nine one-horned rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and its surrounding areas over the past six months, park authorities said.
Nepal Birgunj regaining normalcy after lifting of curfew The normal life in Birgunj, Parsa district is gradually regaining normalcy from today after an all-party and all-sides meeting settled the dispute erupted involving two communities of differing social and religious faith.
Nepal US imposes visa bond requirement on Nepali visitors Nepali nationals applying for US tourist and business visas will now be required to deposit a visa bond, as Nepal has been added to the list of countries subject to the United States’ visa bond pilot programme, according to the US Department of State.
Business Smart Appliances, Jagdamba Hire Purchase partner to offer 0% EMI Smart Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the KL Dugar Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jagdamba Hire Purchase Limited to introduce a 0 percent EMI facility for its SKYWORTH and Livpure home appliances.
Business Gorkha Brewery leads clean-up drive at Pokhara Street Festival Gorkha Brewery/Carlsberg Group led a clean environment initiative during the 27th Pokhara Street Festival, in collaboration with the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and Bhadrakali Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., aiming to promote responsible waste management in one of Nepal’s key tourism hubs.
Kathmandu UN, government ministries step up survivor-centred safeguards against sexual abuse The United Nations in Nepal has intensified efforts to strengthen survivor-centred protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) across government institutions, aiming to improve prevention, accountability and coordination.
Kathmandu Special Court acquits former KMC chief administrative officer The Special Court has acquitted former Chief Administrative Officer of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Pradeep Pariyar, along with six other officials, in a corruption case related to sewerage construction.
Environment Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave.
Business Chhurpi exports rise 32% through Mechi Customs Exports of Chhurpi, hardened cheese made from yak milk, through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta have increased by 32 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83.
