Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. World 11 Dec, 2025
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. World 10 Dec, 2025
New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. World 10 Dec, 2025
Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. World 09 Dec, 2025
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. World 09 Dec, 2025
New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial dispute New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial... Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). World 08 Dec, 2025
Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. World 08 Dec, 2025
A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. World 08 Dec, 2025
Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. World 08 Dec, 2025
A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25 A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25 A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. World 08 Dec, 2025
China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening. Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening. World 05 Dec, 2025
Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US... Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. World 05 Dec, 2025
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war... Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks. Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks. World 04 Dec, 2025
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. World 03 Dec, 2025
More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue... In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. World 02 Dec, 2025
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. World 02 Dec, 2025
Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. World 01 Dec, 2025
Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty... A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. World 01 Dec, 2025
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. World 30 Nov, 2025
Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri... Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. World 30 Nov, 2025
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.