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
Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid... In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none. In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none. World 17 Dec, 2025
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in comments posted early Saturday morning, also made no mention of a ceasefire. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in comments posted early Saturday morning, also made no mention of a ceasefire. World 15 Dec, 2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. World 14 Dec, 2025
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. World 14 Dec, 2025
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. World 11 Dec, 2025
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. World 10 Dec, 2025
New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. World 10 Dec, 2025
Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. World 09 Dec, 2025
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. World 09 Dec, 2025
New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial dispute New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial... Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). World 08 Dec, 2025
Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. World 08 Dec, 2025
A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. World 08 Dec, 2025
Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. World 08 Dec, 2025
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
