Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 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. 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. World 9 h ago
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role... The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand. The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand. World 22 h ago
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with... 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. 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. World 22 h ago
Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is... Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January. Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January. World 2d ago
Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting 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. Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. World 2d ago
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses 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. 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. World 26 Dec, 2025
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance... Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. World 26 Dec, 2025
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the... The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. World 26 Dec, 2025
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at... 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. 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. World 26 Dec, 2025
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial... Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. World 25 Dec, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. World 24 Dec, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. World 24 Dec, 2025
Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. World 24 Dec, 2025
Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change. Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change. World 21 Dec, 2025
US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying... Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya. Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya. World 21 Dec, 2025
Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist dies Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist... Angry protesters stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers late Thursday after the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising in Bangladesh. Angry protesters stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers late Thursday after the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising in Bangladesh. World 19 Dec, 2025
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion,... The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. World 18 Dec, 2025
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia Dzafce posted an apology to social media on Dec. 8 and said it was never her intention to hurt anyone. Dzafce posted an apology to social media on Dec. 8 and said it was never her intention to hurt anyone. World 18 Dec, 2025
EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes... European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. World 17 Dec, 2025
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail As Russia continues its grinding advances in many sectors of the front, it also pummeled Ukraine with daily missile and drone strikes. As Russia continues its grinding advances in many sectors of the front, it also pummeled Ukraine with daily missile and drone strikes. World 17 Dec, 2025
Nepal LPG bullet truck overturns in Rautahat, East–West Highway blocked The East–West Highway in Rautahat remained obstructed on Tuesday after a bullet truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned in a forest area of Chandrapur Municipality.
Nepal Tamu Lhosar being marked today The Gurung community is observing the Tamu Lhosar today as the community's New Year. In the Gurung language, ‘Lho’ means year and ‘Sar’ denotes change.
Opinion The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area.
World 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.
Business Gold price plummets by Rs 7,900 per tola in sharp one-day fall Gold price in the domestic market witnessed a steep correction on Tuesday, plunging by Rs 7,900 per tola in a single day, as the recent rally lost momentum, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal 'Stances of Balen and Lamichhane questionable' While social media is abuzz with news of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s agreement on the seven points, experts are concerned about their political positions on various issues, including federalism, secularism, inclusion and republicanism.
Kathmandu Gen Z leaders term Balen and Lamichhane deal 'attractive but risky' Gen Z leaders have described Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantrata Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s seven-point agreement as both attractive and high-risk.
Kathmandu Balen, Lamichhane and Ghising finally unite Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, and Kulman Ghising, patron of the Ujyaalo Nepal Party, have finally reached an agreement after a week-long back-and-forth regarding political parties and the upcoming elections.
Business Hyatt Place Butwal records strong early response within two months of opening Hyatt Place Butwal has reported strong guest response within just two months of its opening, reflecting growing interest in Butwal as an emerging leisure and transit destination in western Nepal.
