Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers Nationwide, floods triggered by seasonal rains have killed more than 800 people in Pakistan since June 26. Nationwide, floods triggered by seasonal rains have killed more than 800 people in Pakistan since June 26. World 26 Aug, 2025
Ukrainian war veterans swim the Bosphorus strait in a triumph over their war injuries Ukrainian war veterans swim the Bosphorus strait in a triumph over their war injuries The symbolism of the day would draw attention to the toll and devastation inflicted by Russia's full-out war on Ukraine, now in its fourth year. The symbolism of the day would draw attention to the toll and devastation inflicted by Russia's full-out war on Ukraine, now in its fourth year. World 25 Aug, 2025
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis The rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television reported a strike on an oil company, and video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. The rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television reported a strike on an oil company, and video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. World 24 Aug, 2025
Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia The violence drew concern from human rights groups. The violence drew concern from human rights groups. World 22 Aug, 2025
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central... Temporary Protected Status is a designation that can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary, preventing migrants from being deported and allowing them to work. Temporary Protected Status is a designation that can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary, preventing migrants from being deported and allowing them to work. World 22 Aug, 2025
Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that making security arrangements for Ukraine without Moscow’s involvement was pointless. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that making security arrangements for Ukraine without Moscow’s involvement was pointless. World 21 Aug, 2025
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report... The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a research group said Thursday, The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a research group said Thursday, World 21 Aug, 2025
China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects The foreign ministers vowed to deepen collaboration in science, technology, industry and agriculture. The foreign ministers vowed to deepen collaboration in science, technology, industry and agriculture. World 21 Aug, 2025
US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine's hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are “impossible.” Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine's hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are “impossible.” World 20 Aug, 2025
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation The last round of the dialogue took place in May in Beijing. The last round of the dialogue took place in May in Beijing. World 20 Aug, 2025
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said. A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said. World 20 Aug, 2025
India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties The rebuilding of India-China ties coincides with friction between New Delhi and Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on India The rebuilding of India-China ties coincides with friction between New Delhi and Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on India World 19 Aug, 2025
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace... Moscow also illegally annexed Crimea and its forces hold parts of four other regions outside the Donbas. Moscow also illegally annexed Crimea and its forces hold parts of four other regions outside the Donbas. World 19 Aug, 2025
Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war After enduring a public tirade by Trump and Vice President JD Vance in February, Zelenskyy worked to repair relations with the U.S. After enduring a public tirade by Trump and Vice President JD Vance in February, Zelenskyy worked to repair relations with the U.S. World 18 Aug, 2025
What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump Both sides have also kept up their daily long-range strikes behind the front line. Both sides have also kept up their daily long-range strikes behind the front line. World 18 Aug, 2025
Updated: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district Updated: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern... Experts say climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events in South Asia. Experts say climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events in South Asia. World 17 Aug, 2025
Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war Trump has set his eye on the Nobel Peace Prize, with numerous allies offering nominations. Trump has set his eye on the Nobel Peace Prize, with numerous allies offering nominations. World 17 Aug, 2025
Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine,... Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear. Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear. World 17 Aug, 2025
Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single district Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single... Rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan expanded relief operations Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said. Rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan expanded relief operations Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said. World 17 Aug, 2025
Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the... After years of fighting, Russia still does not fully control all of the Donetsk region, which it illegally annexed in 2022, along with the Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. After years of fighting, Russia still does not fully control all of the Donetsk region, which it illegally annexed in 2022, along with the Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. World 15 Aug, 2025
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
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.
