Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. World 08 Sep, 2025
What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. World 07 Sep, 2025
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the... Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. World 07 Sep, 2025
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. World 05 Sep, 2025
Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for... Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. World 05 Sep, 2025
Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, World 04 Sep, 2025
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. World 03 Sep, 2025
Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” World 03 Sep, 2025
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end... China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. World 03 Sep, 2025
SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a... India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. World 02 Sep, 2025
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. World 02 Sep, 2025
An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with... The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. World 01 Sep, 2025
China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. World 31 Aug, 2025
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. World 31 Aug, 2025
Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. World 29 Aug, 2025
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, World 28 Aug, 2025
North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. World 28 Aug, 2025
Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. World 28 Aug, 2025
NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. World 28 Aug, 2025
Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. World 28 Aug, 2025
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
