The US-Russia summit marks Putin's first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine began The US-Russia summit marks Putin's first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine... For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New York. For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New York. World 13 Aug, 2025
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. World 11 Aug, 2025
Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza The UN Security Council planned an emergency meeting Sunday. The UN Security Council planned an emergency meeting Sunday. World 11 Aug, 2025
India's opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision India's opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision India's opposition accuses the Election Commission of India of rushing through a mammoth electoral roll revision in eastern Bihar state, India's opposition accuses the Election Commission of India of rushing through a mammoth electoral roll revision in eastern Bihar state, World 11 Aug, 2025
European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting Trump said next Friday’s meeting with his Russian counterpart on U.S. soil would focus on ending the war, now in its fourth year. Trump said next Friday’s meeting with his Russian counterpart on U.S. soil would focus on ending the war, now in its fourth year. World 10 Aug, 2025
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any... KYIV, AUGUST 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President... KYIV, AUGUST 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country... World 10 Aug, 2025
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which Trump announced on social media, but both nations had said they expected a meeting could happen as soon as next week. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which Trump announced on social media, but both nations had said they expected a meeting could happen as soon as next week. World 09 Aug, 2025
US has 'no plans' to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK foreign secretary US has 'no plans' to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK... Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City, Vance said he wouldn't go into such conversations. Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City, Vance said he wouldn't go into such conversations. World 09 Aug, 2025
Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the... Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. China notably notified the city it would not be present without providing a reason. Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. China notably notified the city it would not be present without providing a reason. World 09 Aug, 2025
Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 07 Aug, 2025
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. World 06 Aug, 2025
Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. World 05 Aug, 2025
Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 05 Aug, 2025
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. World 04 Aug, 2025
Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5... Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” World 03 Aug, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central... A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. World 01 Aug, 2025
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. World 30 Jul, 2025
Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters fifth day Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters... Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace. Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace. World 28 Jul, 2025
Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34 Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at... Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. World 27 Jul, 2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute The fighting flared Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. The fighting flared Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. World 27 Jul, 2025
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.