Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began The attack on Kyiv began the same day a phone call took place between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attack on Kyiv began the same day a phone call took place between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. World 04 Jul, 2025
China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. World 04 Jul, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his... House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. World 04 Jul, 2025
How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons Zelenskyy said last month that major investments will go to the production of drones and artillery shells. Zelenskyy said last month that major investments will go to the production of drones and artillery shells. World 03 Jul, 2025
Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before the fall Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage... Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. World 02 Jul, 2025
'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak 'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. World 01 Jul, 2025
Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked phone call Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked... Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, pending an ethics investigation over accusations she was too deferential to a senior Cambodian leader when the two discussed a recent border dispute in a phone call that was leaked. Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, pending an ethics investigation over accusations she was too deferential to a senior Cambodian leader when the two discussed a recent border dispute in a phone call that was leaked. World 01 Jul, 2025
Death toll rises to 36 following an explosion and fire at a southern India pharmaceutical factory Death toll rises to 36 following an explosion and fire at a southern India... The death toll from Monday's massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen were left injured, authorities said Tuesday. The death toll from Monday's massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen were left injured, authorities said Tuesday. World 01 Jul, 2025
This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn't over This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn't... She was facing death alone in the Ukrainian capital, while her soldier husband was in Russian captivity in the more than three-year war. She was facing death alone in the Ukrainian capital, while her soldier husband was in Russian captivity in the more than three-year war. World 30 Jun, 2025
A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family... Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. World 30 Jun, 2025
At least 37 people killed in a bus collision in a remote part of Tanzania At least 37 people killed in a bus collision in a remote part of Tanzania Dozens of people were killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a remote part of northern Tanzania, officials said. Dozens of people were killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a remote part of northern Tanzania, officials said. World 30 Jun, 2025
Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said. Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said. World 29 Jun, 2025
Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 and 58 are rescued after deluge swept away dozens Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 and 58 are rescued after deluge swept away dozens Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people. Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people. World 27 Jun, 2025
Ukraine has halted Russia's advance in the northern Sumy region, commander says Ukraine has halted Russia's advance in the northern Sumy region, commander says Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ukrainian authorities said another exchange took place on Thursday. Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ukrainian authorities said another exchange took place on Thursday. World 26 Jun, 2025
India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as pro-Pakistan India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as... Thursday's meeting took place in the east China city of Qingdao, home to China’s northern fleet. Thursday's meeting took place in the east China city of Qingdao, home to China’s northern fleet. World 26 Jun, 2025
Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran Moscow has pummeled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones throughout the course of the war, now in its fourth year. Moscow has pummeled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones throughout the course of the war, now in its fourth year. World 25 Jun, 2025
'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？ 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can... The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. World 25 Jun, 2025
Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear know-how Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear... Israel has long been suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists but previously didn't claim responsibility as it did this time. Israel has long been suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists but previously didn't claim responsibility as it did this time. World 24 Jun, 2025
Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along? Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the... Two days after the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities, he announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. Two days after the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities, he announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. World 24 Jun, 2025
Israel and Iran accept ceasefire Israel and Iran accept ceasefire Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar. Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar. World 24 Jun, 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.
