A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets... An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. World 08 Jun, 2026
Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students A fire ripped through a dormitory in a girls' boarding school in central Kenya on Thursday, killing at least 16 students, a government official said, in the latest such incident to afflict the East African nation. A fire ripped through a dormitory in a girls' boarding school in central Kenya on Thursday, killing at least 16 students, a government official said, in the latest such incident to afflict the East African nation. World 28 May, 2026
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. World 25 May, 2026
A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more... A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said. A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said. World 24 May, 2026
Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains. The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains. World 23 May, 2026
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho 4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. World 18 May, 2026
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children. World 15 May, 2026
Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning damaged homes and other structures and killed at least 96 people in northern India, officials said Thursday. Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning damaged homes and other structures and killed at least 96 people in northern India, officials said Thursday. World 14 May, 2026
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that the two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart. China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that the two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart. World 14 May, 2026
Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power Thailand ’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge. Thailand ’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge. World 11 May, 2026
Operation Sindoor: A symbol of India's strong resolve to protect its citizens Operation Sindoor: A symbol of India's strong resolve to protect its citizens A year ago on 7th May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam where 26 civilians including a Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane were murdered. A year ago on 7th May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam where 26 civilians including a Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane were murdered. World 09 May, 2026
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its... Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise. Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise. World 07 May, 2026
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures... An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site. An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site. World 05 May, 2026
What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others. A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others. World 04 May, 2026
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said Friday. Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said Friday. World 03 May, 2026
Myanmar army shifts to offense as resistance weakens in bloody civil war Myanmar army shifts to offense as resistance weakens in bloody civil war Beijing has invested billions of dollars in Myanmar’s mines, oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure and is a major arms supplier to the Tatmadaw, along with Russia. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in Myanmar’s mines, oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure and is a major arms supplier to the Tatmadaw, along with Russia. World 30 Apr, 2026
Iran's highly enriched uranium likely is at the Isfahan site, the UN nuclear chief tells the AP Iran's highly enriched uranium likely is at the Isfahan site, the UN nuclear chief... IAEA inspections ended at Isfahan when Israel last June launched a 12-day war that saw the United States bomb three Iranian nuclear sites. IAEA inspections ended at Isfahan when Israel last June launched a 12-day war that saw the United States bomb three Iranian nuclear sites. World 29 Apr, 2026
Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel,... Trump, a Republican, was not hurt and was rushed off the stage by his security team. Trump, a Republican, was not hurt and was rushed off the stage by his security team. World 29 Apr, 2026
Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in... Charles will later become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. Charles will later become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991. World 28 Apr, 2026
Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases The separatists have been fighting for years to create an independent state in northern Mali. The separatists have been fighting for years to create an independent state in northern Mali. World 27 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
Business Direct Pokhara-Dubai flights open for booking from September Ticket booking has opened for direct daily flights between Pokhara International Airport and Dubai, marking the airport's first regular international commercial air service since its inauguration three years ago.
Business NRB Amendment Bill tabled in House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday received the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083, aimed at strengthening the financial sector and enhancing macroeconomic stability.
Kathmandu NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.
Kathmandu Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12.
