NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea. Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea. World 22 Apr, 2026
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy... A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water. A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water. World 22 Apr, 2026
French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits. South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits. World 21 Apr, 2026
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's... Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. World 21 Apr, 2026
Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. World 20 Apr, 2026
Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. World 20 Apr, 2026
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and... Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. World 20 Apr, 2026
Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect. Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect. World 19 Apr, 2026
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward... Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week. Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week. World 19 Apr, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies. Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies. World 18 Apr, 2026
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass. The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass. World 18 Apr, 2026
Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8 Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8 A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. World 17 Apr, 2026
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. World 17 Apr, 2026
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes. Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes. World 16 Apr, 2026
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend." When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend." World 15 Apr, 2026
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said. Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said. World 15 Apr, 2026
Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain... Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home, Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home, World 14 Apr, 2026
Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah. World 14 Apr, 2026
US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the... Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days. World 13 Apr, 2026
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without... Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment." Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment." World 12 Apr, 2026
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.
