What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees The king is reported to have 11 wives and has been the subject of scrutiny for buying luxury cars. The king is reported to have 11 wives and has been the subject of scrutiny for buying luxury cars. World 16 Jul, 2025
Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader... Human rights in Bangladesh have remained a serious concern under Yunus. Human rights in Bangladesh have remained a serious concern under Yunus. World 15 Jul, 2025
Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations, likely to draw Chinese attention Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations, likely to draw... The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. World 14 Jul, 2025
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. World 14 Jul, 2025
US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says In the NBC News interview, Trump teased that he will make a major announcement on Russia next week. In the NBC News interview, Trump teased that he will make a major announcement on Russia next week. World 13 Jul, 2025
Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says The plane was carrying 230 passengers — 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and a Canadian — along with 12 crew members. The plane was carrying 230 passengers — 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and a Canadian — along with 12 crew members. World 13 Jul, 2025
Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting... Russia's foreign minister warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russia's foreign minister warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. World 13 Jul, 2025
Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday. Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday. World 11 Jul, 2025
Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia Thursday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia Thursday. World 10 Jul, 2025
Climate change makes South Asia's monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains Climate change makes South Asia's monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and... Climate experts say the high temperatures and heavy rain are also contributing to the melting of glaciers in the mountainous Himalayan region, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. Climate experts say the high temperatures and heavy rain are also contributing to the melting of glaciers in the mountainous Himalayan region, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. World 10 Jul, 2025
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029 UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by... Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable. Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable. World 10 Jul, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war,... Ukraine has also built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. Ukraine has also built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. World 09 Jul, 2025
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists About two-thirds of the countries have been granted visa-free entry on a one-year trial basis. About two-thirds of the countries have been granted visa-free entry on a one-year trial basis. World 08 Jul, 2025
Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. World 07 Jul, 2025
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles high Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles... Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. World 07 Jul, 2025
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers... Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. World 07 Jul, 2025
Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running... Not all of those residents were affected by visa issues or the travel ban on foreign nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. Not all of those residents were affected by visa issues or the travel ban on foreign nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. World 06 Jul, 2025
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated... Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood. Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood. World 06 Jul, 2025
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into... Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. World 06 Jul, 2025
At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many... Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information. Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information. World 05 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.
