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 h ago
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 h ago
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
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends,... The closure has also had far-reaching effects throughout the world economy, raising the price of fertilizer, food and other basic goods. The closure has also had far-reaching effects throughout the world economy, raising the price of fertilizer, food and other basic goods. World 27 Apr, 2026
Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night. The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night. World 26 Apr, 2026
Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner.... A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired. A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired. World 26 Apr, 2026
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt... When NATO's call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times. When NATO's call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times. World 25 Apr, 2026
Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of... Trump, in a separate post on Thursday, claimed a leadership rift between moderates and hardliners was confounding Iran. Trump, in a separate post on Thursday, claimed a leadership rift between moderates and hardliners was confounding Iran. World 23 Apr, 2026
NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea. Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea. World 22 Apr, 2026
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy... A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water. A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water. World 22 Apr, 2026
Nepal "If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?" Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way.
Kathmandu Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles.
Kathmandu WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service.
Opinion Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals.
Business Hotel initiative provides food and medical aid to street dogs in Kathmandu Aloft Kathmandu Thamel has provided nutritional and medical support to more than 500 rescued and street dogs through a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Science and Tech Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concludes, Team Nova wins top prize The Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concluded on May 12, with “Team Nova” winning the top prize of Rs 50,000 for its project “Leapnode”.
Business India's restrictions on sugar could add stress during festive season in Nepal India’s recent restriction on sugar exports is unlikely to trigger an immediate shortage in Nepal, but it could add pressure during the festive season when demand peaks, according to Sanket Bhattarai, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the Salt Trading Corporation Limited.
Business inDrive retains No. 2 global ride-hailing app rank for fourth year inDrive has retained its position as the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to a report by Sensor Tower.
Opinion Under the same sky: Why humanity would gain more from peace than rivalry There are moments in history when a sentence spoken in an official hall seems to transcend diplomatic protocol and touch something much deeper: our collective fear, the world’s fatigue, and the need to find a wiser path forward.
