Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4... Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” World 17 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. World 17 Feb, 2026
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. World 16 Feb, 2026
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. World 15 Feb, 2026
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. World 15 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024... The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. World 13 Feb, 2026
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. World 12 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted... Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil. Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil. World 12 Feb, 2026
A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. World 10 Feb, 2026
Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11 attacks Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11... Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. World 09 Feb, 2026
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy... If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. World 08 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” World 05 Feb, 2026
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. World 04 Feb, 2026
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its... China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, World 02 Feb, 2026
Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants... Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. World 01 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in... International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. World 30 Jan, 2026
Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, World 30 Jan, 2026
Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report... The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, World 29 Jan, 2026
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. World 29 Jan, 2026
Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. World 28 Jan, 2026
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.