Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace... Moscow also illegally annexed Crimea and its forces hold parts of four other regions outside the Donbas. Moscow also illegally annexed Crimea and its forces hold parts of four other regions outside the Donbas. World 19 Aug, 2025
Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war After enduring a public tirade by Trump and Vice President JD Vance in February, Zelenskyy worked to repair relations with the U.S. After enduring a public tirade by Trump and Vice President JD Vance in February, Zelenskyy worked to repair relations with the U.S. World 18 Aug, 2025
What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump Both sides have also kept up their daily long-range strikes behind the front line. Both sides have also kept up their daily long-range strikes behind the front line. World 18 Aug, 2025
Updated: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district Updated: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern... Experts say climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events in South Asia. Experts say climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events in South Asia. World 17 Aug, 2025
Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war Trump has set his eye on the Nobel Peace Prize, with numerous allies offering nominations. Trump has set his eye on the Nobel Peace Prize, with numerous allies offering nominations. World 17 Aug, 2025
Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine,... Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear. Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear. World 17 Aug, 2025
Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single district Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single... Rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan expanded relief operations Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said. Rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan expanded relief operations Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said. World 17 Aug, 2025
Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the... After years of fighting, Russia still does not fully control all of the Donetsk region, which it illegally annexed in 2022, along with the Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. After years of fighting, Russia still does not fully control all of the Donetsk region, which it illegally annexed in 2022, along with the Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. World 15 Aug, 2025
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
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.
