Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi... Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. World 09 Mar, 2026
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it... The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. World 08 Mar, 2026
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and... All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. World 07 Mar, 2026
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately' Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective... The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. World 06 Mar, 2026
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel... Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, World 05 Mar, 2026
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. World 04 Mar, 2026
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. World 03 Mar, 2026
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up... ​​​​​​​Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. ​​​​​​​Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. World 03 Mar, 2026
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's... Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. World 02 Mar, 2026
War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back Iran’s proxies were a chief concern for American and Israeli officials before they moved ahead with strikes over the weekend. Iran’s proxies were a chief concern for American and Israeli officials before they moved ahead with strikes over the weekend. World 02 Mar, 2026
What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran The fighting disrupted air travel in the region, with global repercussions. The fighting disrupted air travel in the region, with global repercussions. World 01 Mar, 2026
Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel in widening war Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel... The New York Times earlier reported about the CIA’s efforts ahead of the Israeli-U.S. strikes. The New York Times earlier reported about the CIA’s efforts ahead of the Israeli-U.S. strikes. World 01 Mar, 2026
At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's... At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. World 01 Mar, 2026
Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. World 01 Mar, 2026
Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of... Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. World 27 Feb, 2026
Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. World 26 Feb, 2026
Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. World 24 Feb, 2026
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan... The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. World 23 Feb, 2026
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push... While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. World 22 Feb, 2026
Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. World 20 Feb, 2026
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
