The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond. The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond. World 23 Jun, 2025
UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives UK lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. UK lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. World 23 Jun, 2025
Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict Hezbollah has condemned Israel’s attacks but did not immediately comment on the U.S. strikes on Iran. Hezbollah has condemned Israel’s attacks but did not immediately comment on the U.S. strikes on Iran. World 22 Jun, 2025
Israel finds bodies of three hostages; how many remain in Gaza? Israel finds bodies of three hostages; how many remain in Gaza? Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip. Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip. World 22 Jun, 2025
Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different Recent developments do not augur well for Ukraine. Recent developments do not augur well for Ukraine. World 22 Jun, 2025
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned the U.S. on Wednesday that strikes against Iran would “result in irreparable damage for them.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned the U.S. on Wednesday that strikes against Iran would “result in irreparable damage for them.” World 22 Jun, 2025
US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.” The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.” World 22 Jun, 2025
Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran Putin said Russia has proposed "some ideas” for a possible settlement between Iran and Israel that are currently being discussed. Putin said Russia has proposed "some ideas” for a possible settlement between Iran and Israel that are currently being discussed. World 21 Jun, 2025
Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel Putin said he shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States. Putin said he shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States. World 19 Jun, 2025
Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top leader Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top... Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life Wednesday, suggesting the missile threat from Iran was easing. Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life Wednesday, suggesting the missile threat from Iran was easing. World 19 Jun, 2025
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. World 19 Jun, 2025
Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, South Korea and North Korea all have hypersonic weapons programs. Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, South Korea and North Korea all have hypersonic weapons programs. World 18 Jun, 2025
Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals. Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals. World 18 Jun, 2025
How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country? How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country? The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which some 20% of all oil traded globally passes. The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which some 20% of all oil traded globally passes. World 18 Jun, 2025
Black boxes analyzed for cause of Air India crash that killed 270 Black boxes analyzed for cause of Air India crash that killed 270 India’s aviation regulatory body has said the aircraft made a mayday call before the crash. India’s aviation regulatory body has said the aircraft made a mayday call before the crash. World 18 Jun, 2025
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156 Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156 Ukrainian forces have hit back against Russia with their own domestically produced long-range drones. Ukrainian forces have hit back against Russia with their own domestically produced long-range drones. World 18 Jun, 2025
How Israel used spies, smuggled drones and AI to stun and hobble Iran How Israel used spies, smuggled drones and AI to stun and hobble Iran Israel stunned and hobbled Iran last week when it pulled off an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision. Israel stunned and hobbled Iran last week when it pulled off an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision. World 18 Jun, 2025
Israel's strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning Israel's strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate. Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate. World 17 Jun, 2025
G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade... Starmer met with Carney in Ottawa before the summit for talks focused on security and trade, in the first visit to Canada by a British prime minister for eight years. Starmer met with Carney in Ottawa before the summit for talks focused on security and trade, in the first visit to Canada by a British prime minister for eight years. World 16 Jun, 2025
UN rights chief urges governments to 'wake up' to 'horrifying' suffering in Gaza UN rights chief urges governments to 'wake up' to 'horrifying' suffering in Gaza In Brussels, medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders appealed to European Union leaders to use what leverage they have over Israel to end the siege of Gaza. In Brussels, medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders appealed to European Union leaders to use what leverage they have over Israel to end the siege of Gaza. World 16 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.
