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 1d ago
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 2d ago
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 2d ago
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
French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits. South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits. World 21 Apr, 2026
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's... Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. World 21 Apr, 2026
Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. World 20 Apr, 2026
Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. World 20 Apr, 2026
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and... Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. World 20 Apr, 2026
Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect. Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect. World 19 Apr, 2026
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward... Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week. Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week. World 19 Apr, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies. Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies. World 18 Apr, 2026
Nepal Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.
Photo Gallery In Picture: A fog covered morning in Gulmi A fog-covered settlement viewed from Resunga, a tourist destination in Gulmi, on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.
Nepal Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.
Nepal Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.
Nepal Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
Nepal Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.
Nepal Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
