Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the... The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. World 08 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. World 06 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. World 06 Dec, 2024
South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making impeachment more likely South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers,... South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. World 06 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age' Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age' The annual lecture by the chief of Britain’s defense staff is a tradition at RUSI, one of the country’s foremost think tanks on military and strategic issues. The annual lecture by the chief of Britain’s defense staff is a tradition at RUSI, one of the country’s foremost think tanks on military and strategic issues. World 05 Dec, 2024
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. World 04 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. World 04 Dec, 2024
13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients 13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. World 03 Dec, 2024
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of... Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. World 03 Dec, 2024
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. World 02 Dec, 2024
Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US... President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. World 01 Dec, 2024
Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot... Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership. Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership. World 01 Dec, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia's war in Ukraine North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia's war in Ukraine North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. World 01 Dec, 2024
India's Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and fraud charges India's Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and... Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. World 01 Dec, 2024
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it? UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it? Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered deal that brought a ceasefire Wednesday. Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered deal that brought a ceasefire Wednesday. World 28 Nov, 2024
Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in Ukraine Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in... Western governments and South Korea say North Korea in recent months has intensified its military support for Russia. Western governments and South Korea say North Korea in recent months has intensified its military support for Russia. World 28 Nov, 2024
Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National... The decision to choose Bhattacharya for the post is yet another reminder of the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic on the politics on public health. The decision to choose Bhattacharya for the post is yet another reminder of the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic on the politics on public health. World 27 Nov, 2024
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military... From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. World 27 Nov, 2024
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. World 27 Nov, 2024
Opinion Symmetry: The cipher is harmony Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty.
Kathmandu PCN refuses to accept THT's response; Smacks of foul play and ulterior design The Press Council Nepal (PCN) has been consistently refusing to register The Himalayan Times' response to the council’s unilateral and draconian action against the daily for the last two days.
Kathmandu Unilateral draconian action against THT tarnishes PCN's credibility Nepal Media Society (NMS) has urged the Press Council Nepal (PCN) to withdraw its decision to take unilateral action against The Himalayan Times.
Kathmandu Lalitpur and Russia's Ulan-Ude establish sister city ties Sister city ties have been officially established between Lalitpur and Ulan-Ude, Russia.
World What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President Duterte arrested? The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court.
Kathmandu Contempt of court charges against PM Oli dismissed A joint bench of Justices Hari Prasad Phunyal and Nityanand Pandey ruled today that the case lacked the necessary legal basis to proceed.
Sports PSG ousts Liverpool from Champions League on penalties to join Barcelona, Bayern and Inter in QF Bayern and Inter will meet in the last eight.
World US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas.
Nepal First Pokhara-Chengdu commercial flight on March 18 The first commercial chartered flight will be operating on the Pokhara- Chengdu (China) route from March 18 in a bid to regularise international flights at Pokhara Regional International Airport in Kaski.
