Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. World 28 Nov, 2025
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers'... The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. World 28 Nov, 2025
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” World 27 Nov, 2025
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. World 27 Nov, 2025
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. World 26 Nov, 2025
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later... The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. World 25 Nov, 2025
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's... South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, World 24 Nov, 2025
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some... Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. World 24 Nov, 2025
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. World 23 Nov, 2025
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
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.