India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. World 27 Jan, 2026
Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 25 Jan, 2026
Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. World 22 Jan, 2026
Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. World 21 Jan, 2026
What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. World 20 Jan, 2026
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough? Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it... Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” World 19 Jan, 2026
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. World 19 Jan, 2026
Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens... The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. World 19 Jan, 2026
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over... The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. World 18 Jan, 2026
Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their... Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. World 16 Jan, 2026
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump... At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. World 15 Jan, 2026
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over... Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” World 15 Jan, 2026
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over... The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. World 15 Jan, 2026
The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571,... The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. World 14 Jan, 2026
Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the... Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. World 13 Jan, 2026
How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. World 12 Jan, 2026
Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. World 11 Jan, 2026
Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth... Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. World 11 Jan, 2026
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. World 11 Jan, 2026
Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. World 08 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.