Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host... South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. World 21 Nov, 2025
What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process. Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process. World 19 Nov, 2025
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain momentum Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain... Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z World 18 Nov, 2025
Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said. Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said. World 17 Nov, 2025
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa... Overall, U.S. campuses saw a 1% decrease in international enrollment this fall compared with last year, according to a survey from the Institute of International Education. Overall, U.S. campuses saw a 1% decrease in international enrollment this fall compared with last year, according to a survey from the Institute of International Education. World 17 Nov, 2025
Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising crackdown Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising... Bangladesh's politics under Yunus has remained at a crossroads with limited signs of stability. Bangladesh's politics under Yunus has remained at a crossroads with limited signs of stability. World 17 Nov, 2025
Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African... Ramaphosa added that the U.S. is “giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world.” Ramaphosa added that the U.S. is “giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world.” World 13 Nov, 2025
Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat. The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat. World 12 Nov, 2025
Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises A suicide bomber struck outside a court in Pakistan's capital Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people in the latest of an uptick in violence across the country. A suicide bomber struck outside a court in Pakistan's capital Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people in the latest of an uptick in violence across the country. World 12 Nov, 2025
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for the ad and said last week that he’s ready to resume trade talks when the Americans are ready. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for the ad and said last week that he’s ready to resume trade talks when the Americans are ready. World 11 Nov, 2025
Car blast near New Delhi's historic Red Fort kills at least 8 people, India's police say Car blast near New Delhi's historic Red Fort kills at least 8 people, India's police... A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said. A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said. World 11 Nov, 2025
Bangladeshi workers protest over unpaid wages and mistreatment claims Bangladeshi workers protest over unpaid wages and mistreatment claims Local workers usually avoid such jobs because of their poor conditions and low wages. Local workers usually avoid such jobs because of their poor conditions and low wages. World 10 Nov, 2025
Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk in a battle for territory and narratives Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk in a battle for territory and narratives Russia says its forces have surrounded Pokrovsk and thwarted a Ukrainian operation to reopen logistics lines into the city. Russia says its forces have surrounded Pokrovsk and thwarted a Ukrainian operation to reopen logistics lines into the city. World 09 Nov, 2025
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global... As world leaders head to a second day of climate talks being hosted in Brazil, a major proposal to protect tropical forests worldwide is sure to be a major topic of discussion. As world leaders head to a second day of climate talks being hosted in Brazil, a major proposal to protect tropical forests worldwide is sure to be a major topic of discussion. World 07 Nov, 2025
Indians who fled a Myanmar cyberscam center are being flown home from Thailand Indians who fled a Myanmar cyberscam center are being flown home from Thailand India is repatriating on Thursday the first batch of hundreds of its nationals who last month fled to Thailand from Myanmar, India is repatriating on Thursday the first batch of hundreds of its nationals who last month fled to Thailand from Myanmar, World 06 Nov, 2025
Afghanistan earthquake survivors face cold and rain amid rubble Afghanistan earthquake survivors face cold and rain amid rubble Survivors of a powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan that killed more than 25 people and injured nearly 1,000 were digging through the rubble of their homes Tuesday, trying to salvage what belongings they could after spending the night outside in the bitter cold. Survivors of a powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan that killed more than 25 people and injured nearly 1,000 were digging through the rubble of their homes Tuesday, trying to salvage what belongings they could after spending the night outside in the bitter cold. World 05 Nov, 2025
Ukrainian drones reach deep inside Russia as battle for key city rages on Ukrainian drones reach deep inside Russia as battle for key city rages on Ukrainian long-range drones attacked an industrial plant around 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) inside Russia, local officials said Tuesday Ukrainian long-range drones attacked an industrial plant around 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) inside Russia, local officials said Tuesday World 04 Nov, 2025
A powerful earthquake kills at least 20 people and injures hundreds in northern Afghanistan A powerful earthquake kills at least 20 people and injures hundreds in northern... A powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500 others, a health official said, adding that the numbers could increase. A powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500 others, a health official said, adding that the numbers could increase. World 03 Nov, 2025
Truck rams into bus in southern India, killing at least 20 Truck rams into bus in southern India, killing at least 20 A truck loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into a passenger bus in southern India early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring about two dozens, local authorities said. A truck loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into a passenger bus in southern India early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring about two dozens, local authorities said. World 03 Nov, 2025
Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find survivors were suspended due to a flash flood. The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find survivors were suspended due to a flash flood. World 03 Nov, 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.
