Day after Putin's visit, Azerbaijan applies to join Russia and China in the BRICS alliance Day after Putin's visit, Azerbaijan applies to join Russia and China in the... Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates joined in January, and Saudi Arabia has said it's considering doing so as well. Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates joined in January, and Saudi Arabia has said it's considering doing so as well. World 20 Aug, 2024
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump,... U.S. officials also have expressed alarm about Tehran’s efforts to seek retaliation for a 2020 strike on an Iranian general that was ordered by Trump. U.S. officials also have expressed alarm about Tehran’s efforts to seek retaliation for a 2020 strike on an Iranian general that was ordered by Trump. World 20 Aug, 2024
Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic... US President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” and basking in a long ovation that reflected the energy released by his decision to cede the stage to Vice President Kamala Harris. US President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” and basking in a long ovation that reflected the energy released by his decision to cede the stage to Vice President Kamala Harris. World 20 Aug, 2024
Ukrainian officials order mandatory evacuation from Pokrovsk for families with children Ukrainian officials order mandatory evacuation from Pokrovsk for families with... Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, said Monday that “heavy battles” were taking place in the Pokrovsk area. Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, said Monday that “heavy battles” were taking place in the Pokrovsk area. World 19 Aug, 2024
Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decree, BBC says Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen... The allegation comes as Prince Mohammed serves as Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, often meeting leaders in place of his father, 88-year-old King Salman. The allegation comes as Prince Mohammed serves as Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, often meeting leaders in place of his father, 88-year-old King Salman. World 19 Aug, 2024
What to know as India's medics and women protest the rape and killing of a doctor What to know as India's medics and women protest the rape and killing of a... Sexual violence against women is a widespread problem in India. Sexual violence against women is a widespread problem in India. World 18 Aug, 2024
Ukrainian forces strike 2 key bridges in Russia's Kursk area in a possible sign they intend to stay Ukrainian forces strike 2 key bridges in Russia's Kursk area in a possible sign... The bridge attacks, apparently aimed at thwarting a Russian counterpush in Kursk, could mean that Kyiv intends to seek a foothold in the region. The bridge attacks, apparently aimed at thwarting a Russian counterpush in Kursk, could mean that Kyiv intends to seek a foothold in the region. World 18 Aug, 2024
What is 'price gouging' and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it? What is 'price gouging' and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it? Will her proposals do much to lower prices? And what even is “price gouging”? Will her proposals do much to lower prices? And what even is “price gouging”? World 18 Aug, 2024
An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a... As mediators expressed optimism for an imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, violence raged on Saturday in the Gaza Strip, where an Israeli airstrike killed at least 18 people, all from the same family. As mediators expressed optimism for an imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, violence raged on Saturday in the Gaza Strip, where an Israeli airstrike killed at least 18 people, all from the same family. World 17 Aug, 2024
Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime... Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as prime minister Friday. Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as prime minister Friday. World 16 Aug, 2024
India's Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on Hindus there India's Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on... More than a decade after he first took office as prime minister, Modi is under pressure to generate more jobs to help sustain growth. More than a decade after he first took office as prime minister, Modi is under pressure to generate more jobs to help sustain growth. World 15 Aug, 2024
Ukraine gambled on an incursion deep into Russian territory. The bold move changed the battlefield Ukraine gambled on an incursion deep into Russian territory. The bold move changed... Though the fighting continues, the territory currently under Ukrainian control is, by itself, of little economic or strategic value. Though the fighting continues, the territory currently under Ukrainian control is, by itself, of little economic or strategic value. World 15 Aug, 2024
Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, says UNESCO Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through... The Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, a U.N. agency said Thursday. Afghanistan is the only country in the world with bans on female secondary and higher education. The Taliban have deliberately deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of schooling through bans, a U.N. agency said Thursday. Afghanistan is the only country in the world with bans on female secondary and higher education. World 15 Aug, 2024
The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the... Some analysts say many of the attacks against Hindus are politically driven and reflect resentment against Hasina’s party. Some analysts say many of the attacks against Hindus are politically driven and reflect resentment against Hasina’s party. World 13 Aug, 2024
Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it won't occupy land Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it... A motive behind Ukraine’s bold dive into Russia was to stir up unrest, according to Putin, but he said that effort would fail. A motive behind Ukraine’s bold dive into Russia was to stir up unrest, according to Putin, but he said that effort would fail. World 13 Aug, 2024
Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists... Hong Kong's top court on Monday upheld the convictions of seven of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019. Hong Kong's top court on Monday upheld the convictions of seven of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019. World 12 Aug, 2024
Ukraine's president indirectly acknowledges daring military incursion onto Russian soil Ukraine's president indirectly acknowledges daring military incursion onto... The Russian Defense Ministry said that 35 drones were shot down overnight over the Kursk, Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk and Oryol regions. The Russian Defense Ministry said that 35 drones were shot down overnight over the Kursk, Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk and Oryol regions. World 11 Aug, 2024
Brazilian authorities are investigating the cause of the fiery plane crash that killed 61 Brazilian authorities are investigating the cause of the fiery plane crash that... Brazilian authorities worked Saturday to piece together what exactly caused the plane crash in Sao Paulo state the prior day that killed all 61 people on board. Brazilian authorities worked Saturday to piece together what exactly caused the plane crash in Sao Paulo state the prior day that killed all 61 people on board. World 10 Aug, 2024
An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school kills over 60 people, Palestinian health officials say An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school kills over 60 people, Palestinian health... An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City early Saturday, killing more than 60 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City early Saturday, killing more than 60 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. World 10 Aug, 2024
The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power Israel’s military confirmed Hezbollah scored a direct hit. Israel’s military confirmed Hezbollah scored a direct hit. World 09 Aug, 2024
Environment Most of the country to experience mainly fair weather today The country remains under the influence of western and local winds, with most regions expected to experience mainly fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Opinion How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'.
Nepal Holi celebrations sweep across Tarai today The festival of colors, Holi, also known as Fagu Purnima, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the Tarai region today.
Sports CAN announces central contracts for 2025 Season The central contracts for the 2025 season are valid for six months, from January to June.
Sports Kimmich commits his future to Bayern Munich with a new contract through 2029 The Germany captain has been with Bayern since 2015, winning eight Bundesliga titles and the Champions League in 2020.
Nepal Rainfall likely in three provinces today Rainfall with thunder and lightning is expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today.
Nepal Low visibility causes disruption to domestic and international flights at TIA Light to moderate rainfall occurred in various parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley, on Wednesday night.
Sports Real Madrid beats Atletico on penalties in Champions League. Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advance First-leg games are on April 8-9 and return games are one week later.
World Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town as Putin advisor says truce would help Ukraine Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Russia, but he wouldn’t comment on Moscow’s view of the ceasefire proposal.
