Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during visit Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during... The diplomatic setbacks come ahead of his potential first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week where regional security will be on the agenda. The diplomatic setbacks come ahead of his potential first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week where regional security will be on the agenda. World 17 Sep, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 Zelenskyy repeated his appeal for countries to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. Zelenskyy repeated his appeal for countries to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. World 16 Sep, 2025
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian... The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. World 14 Sep, 2025
Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." World 13 Sep, 2025
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. World 12 Sep, 2025
Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing Torrential rains beginning Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. Torrential rains beginning Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. World 11 Sep, 2025
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China Administration officials insist that trade will not be impacted, but foreign policy analysts have watched deteriorating relationships with alarm. Administration officials insist that trade will not be impacted, but foreign policy analysts have watched deteriorating relationships with alarm. World 10 Sep, 2025
4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh 4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and... Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders. Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders. World 10 Sep, 2025
Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. World 08 Sep, 2025
What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. World 07 Sep, 2025
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the... Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. World 07 Sep, 2025
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. World 05 Sep, 2025
Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for... Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. World 05 Sep, 2025
Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, World 04 Sep, 2025
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. World 03 Sep, 2025
Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” World 03 Sep, 2025
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end... China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. World 03 Sep, 2025
SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a... India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. World 02 Sep, 2025
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. World 02 Sep, 2025
An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with... The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. World 01 Sep, 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.
