Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 07 Aug, 2025
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. World 06 Aug, 2025
Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. World 05 Aug, 2025
Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 05 Aug, 2025
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. World 04 Aug, 2025
Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5... Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” World 03 Aug, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central... A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. World 01 Aug, 2025
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. World 30 Jul, 2025
Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters fifth day Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters... Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace. Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace. World 28 Jul, 2025
Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34 Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at... Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. World 27 Jul, 2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute The fighting flared Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. The fighting flared Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. World 27 Jul, 2025
What's behind the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia What's behind the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. World 26 Jul, 2025
Thai and Cambodian forces clash as escalating border dispute leaves at least 11 dead Thai and Cambodian forces clash as escalating border dispute leaves at least 11 dead Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed in several areas along their border Thursday in a major escalation of their conflict that left at least 11 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also called in airstrikes. Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed in several areas along their border Thursday in a major escalation of their conflict that left at least 11 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also called in airstrikes. World 24 Jul, 2025
Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on support for Ukraine Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on... The attack killed two people and wounded 15, including a 12-year-old, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack killed two people and wounded 15, including a 12-year-old, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. World 21 Jul, 2025
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a school in Dhaka and kills at least 20 A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a school in Dhaka and kills at least... Students said the school’s buildings trembled violently, followed by a big explosion that sent them running for safety. Students said the school’s buildings trembled violently, followed by a big explosion that sent them running for safety. World 21 Jul, 2025
Russia is open to peace with Ukraine but insists on achieving its goals, Kremlin says Russia is open to peace with Ukraine but insists on achieving its goals, Kremlin says “President (Vladimir) Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. “President (Vladimir) Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. World 20 Jul, 2025
Heavy rains in South Korea leave 14 dead and 12 others missing Heavy rains in South Korea leave 14 dead and 12 others missing Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 14 people dead and 12 others missing, the government said Sunday. Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 14 people dead and 12 others missing, the government said Sunday. World 20 Jul, 2025
Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation Fresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country's deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals. Fresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country's deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals. World 18 Jul, 2025
A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. World 17 Jul, 2025
Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cave Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest... Sridhar said Kutina told police that she had worked as a tutor of Russian language in Goa, a coastal tourist state in southern India. Sridhar said Kutina told police that she had worked as a tutor of Russian language in Goa, a coastal tourist state in southern India. World 16 Jul, 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.
