Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving... Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 300 people to safety. Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 300 people to safety. World 15 Aug, 2025
Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska Speaking after the meetings to reporters, Trump warned of “very severe consequences” for Russia if Putin doesn’t agree to stop the war against Ukraine after Friday’s meeting. Speaking after the meetings to reporters, Trump warned of “very severe consequences” for Russia if Putin doesn’t agree to stop the war against Ukraine after Friday’s meeting. World 14 Aug, 2025
What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska Trump said Wednesday there will be unspecified “very severe consequences” if Putin does not agree to stop the war after the summit. Trump said Wednesday there will be unspecified “very severe consequences” if Putin does not agree to stop the war after the summit. World 14 Aug, 2025
The US-Russia summit marks Putin's first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine began The US-Russia summit marks Putin's first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine... For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New York. For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New York. World 13 Aug, 2025
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. World 11 Aug, 2025
Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza The UN Security Council planned an emergency meeting Sunday. The UN Security Council planned an emergency meeting Sunday. World 11 Aug, 2025
India's opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision India's opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision India's opposition accuses the Election Commission of India of rushing through a mammoth electoral roll revision in eastern Bihar state, India's opposition accuses the Election Commission of India of rushing through a mammoth electoral roll revision in eastern Bihar state, World 11 Aug, 2025
European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting Trump said next Friday’s meeting with his Russian counterpart on U.S. soil would focus on ending the war, now in its fourth year. Trump said next Friday’s meeting with his Russian counterpart on U.S. soil would focus on ending the war, now in its fourth year. World 10 Aug, 2025
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any... KYIV, AUGUST 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President... KYIV, AUGUST 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country... World 10 Aug, 2025
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which Trump announced on social media, but both nations had said they expected a meeting could happen as soon as next week. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which Trump announced on social media, but both nations had said they expected a meeting could happen as soon as next week. World 09 Aug, 2025
US has 'no plans' to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK foreign secretary US has 'no plans' to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK... Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City, Vance said he wouldn't go into such conversations. Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City, Vance said he wouldn't go into such conversations. World 09 Aug, 2025
Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the... Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. China notably notified the city it would not be present without providing a reason. Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. China notably notified the city it would not be present without providing a reason. World 09 Aug, 2025
Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 07 Aug, 2025
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. World 06 Aug, 2025
Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. World 05 Aug, 2025
Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 05 Aug, 2025
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. World 04 Aug, 2025
Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5... Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” World 03 Aug, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central... A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. World 01 Aug, 2025
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. World 30 Jul, 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.
