Families of hostages held in Gaza despair as Ramadan cease-fire deadline passes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promise of “total victory” in the war against Hamas now rings hollow for many hostages' families after five emotionally draining months.
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says The court does not have the power to overturn the current marriage law, which has been interpreted to restrict marriage as between a man and a woman.
IMF to hold crucial talks with Pakistan over release of final $1.1B tranche of $3B bailout The International Monetary Fund will hold a crucial round of talks with Pakistan's newly elected government this week to determine whether the country has met conditions for receiving the much needed final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout, officials said Wednesday.
What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US? Cellphone service stops once people enter the dense forest; migrants rely on the paid “guides” and fellow migrants to make it through.
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here's how it will affect the war and Russia's relations The Kremlin's crackdown on dissent reached unprecedented heights after the invasion of Ukraine, leaving a scorched-earth political landscape ahead of the vote.
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why? The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal.
At least 26 dead and 11 missing after flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island Rescuers recovered more bodies as waters began to recede after flash floods and landslides caused by torrential rains on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, which have killed at least 26 people and left 11 missing, officials said Monday.
Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge Advocates for the federal government countered that migrants admitted through the policy helped with a US farm labor shortage.
What to know about Russia's presidential election, set to give Putin another six-year term Russia first used multiple-day voting in the 2020 referendum on constitutional reforms orchestrated by Putin to allow him to run for two more terms.
Mass kidnappings of Nigerian students leave parents in shock and despair Rashidat Hamza is in despair. All but one of her six children are among the nearly 300 students abducted from their school in Nigeria’s conflict-battered northwest.
A timeline of Haiti's gang violence and how the country got to where it is Haiti is once again facing a wave of chaos fueled by ongoing gang wars, which have spiraled since the 2021 assassination of the country’s president.
India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army India’s foreign ministry said the government has initiated action against a network of agents who duped the men into traveling to Russia.
China accuses US of devising tactics to suppress China despite improvement in relations “Our bottom line is also very clear,” Wang said. “That is Taiwan will never be allowed to split from the motherland.”
Hopes dim for a truce ahead of Ramadan as Gaza negotiations to continue next week Negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of more Israeli hostages will resume next week, Hamas said Thursday,
Nepal PM emphasizes the need to remain aware of climate change impacts on food security PM Dahal has urged agencies and officials to effectively implement programs for food systems transformation.
Sports Félix scores against former club again and Barcelona routs Atletico 3-0. Almeria ends winless streak Félix struck against his former club again on Sunday, scoring the opening goal in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league.
Kathmandu EC allocates election symbols to political parties for by-election The Election Commission (EC) has allocated election symbols to registered political parties participating in the upcoming by-elections
Nepal Seven dead, 20 injured in Nisikhola bus accident The bus (Bagmati Province 01-006 Kha 3879) was on its way to Kathmandu from Rukum Purba.
Sports Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to defend his Indian Wells title. Swiatek beats Sakkari for women's title Alcaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in a three-set semifinal after needing three sets to get out of his second-round match.
Kathmandu CPN-MC Vice-Chair Mahara remanded in judicial custody for four days in gold smuggling case The Kathmandu District Court today remanded Mahara in custody for further investigation.
Sports FA Cup thriller as Man United beats Liverpool 4-3 to ease pressure on Ten Hag There’s still some fight left in Manchester United.
World India's multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days. Here's why it takes so long The mammoth exercise is the biggest anywhere in the world and will take 44 days before results are announced on June 4.
Kathmandu Man arrested with automatic weapon from Supreme Court premises Police have arrested a person in possession of an automatic weapon from the Supreme Court premises here today.
Kathmandu Rescue of Nepalis enlisted in Russian Army, held captive in Ukraine in top priority: DPM Shrestha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said the Foreign Ministry has adopted all possible measures keeping the issue of rescue and safety of Nepalis, who are in Russian Army and those held captive in Ukraine, in top priority.
Nepal Japan, UNDP collaborate to advance climate smart agriculture, build resilient communities in Jajarkot Two types of polyhouses – a naturally ventilated and a nursery polyhouse with misting – were inaugurated by the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme, in Ward 7 of Nalgad Municipality, Karnali Province.
Business Putin declared winner of a presidential race that was never in doubt President Vladimir Putin basked in an election victory that was never in doubt, as officials said Monday that he had won his fifth term with a record number of votes, underlining the Russian leader’s total control of the country’s political system.