China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. World 31 Aug, 2025
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. World 31 Aug, 2025
Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. World 29 Aug, 2025
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, World 28 Aug, 2025
North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. World 28 Aug, 2025
Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. World 28 Aug, 2025
NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. World 28 Aug, 2025
Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. World 28 Aug, 2025
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
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.
