Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements.

World 05 Sep, 2025

Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds

Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for...

Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday.

Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday.

World 05 Sep, 2025

Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change

Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change

Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India,

Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India,

World 04 Sep, 2025

What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe

What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe

Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington.

Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington.

World 03 Sep, 2025

Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges

Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges

Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.”

Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.”

World 03 Sep, 2025

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end...

China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.

China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.

World 03 Sep, 2025

SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world

SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a...

India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association.

India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association.

World 02 Sep, 2025

North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping

North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States.

World 02 Sep, 2025

An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured

An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with...

The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage.

The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage.

World 01 Sep, 2025

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