Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. World 09 May, 2025
From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded Ukraine's Parliament votes unanimously in favor of ratifying the minerals agreement with the U.S., setting the deal in motion. Ukraine's Parliament votes unanimously in favor of ratifying the minerals agreement with the U.S., setting the deal in motion. World 08 May, 2025
India and Pakistan don't fight wars like other countries. Here's why India and Pakistan don't fight wars like other countries. Here's why The two archrivals have also fought three wars over Kashmir, where armed insurgents resist Indian rule. The two archrivals have also fought three wars over Kashmir, where armed insurgents resist Indian rule. World 08 May, 2025
India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military... India’s Foreign Ministry has said that 16 civilians were killed Wednesday during exchanges of fire across the de facto border. India’s Foreign Ministry has said that 16 civilians were killed Wednesday during exchanges of fire across the de facto border. World 08 May, 2025
Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval Office Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the... Carney's campaign was fueled by a wave of anger at Trump's aggressive rhetoric, and now was his chance to defend his country to the president's face. Carney's campaign was fueled by a wave of anger at Trump's aggressive rhetoric, and now was his chance to defend his country to the president's face. World 07 May, 2025
India fires missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad calls it an 'act of war' and says it downed Indian jets India fires missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad calls it an 'act of war' and says it... Along the Line of Control, which divides the disputed region of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, there were heavy exchanges of fire. Along the Line of Control, which divides the disputed region of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, there were heavy exchanges of fire. World 07 May, 2025
NEPSE jumps 62.25 points as finance sector leads rally NEPSE jumps 62.25 points as finance sector leads rally After several days of decline, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rebounded strongly on Wednesday, rising by 62.25 points or 2.38 percent to close at 2,673.69 points. After several days of decline, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rebounded strongly on Wednesday, rising by 62.25 points or 2.38 percent to close at 2,673.69 points. World 07 May, 2025
Portugal announces the expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of a national election Portugal announces the expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of a national election The minister said officials will begin next week by asking some 4,500 foreigners to leave voluntarily within 20 days. The minister said officials will begin next week by asking some 4,500 foreigners to leave voluntarily within 20 days. World 06 May, 2025
UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X that the deal was “ambitious and mutually beneficial.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “landmark.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X that the deal was “ambitious and mutually beneficial.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “landmark.” World 06 May, 2025
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man who has been elected Germany's next chancellor? Who is Friedrich Merz, the man who has been elected Germany's next chancellor? Merz turned his back on active politics for several years after leaving parliament in 2009. Merz turned his back on active politics for several years after leaving parliament in 2009. World 06 May, 2025
Few migrants remain in the Darien Gap, but an environmental crisis has been left behind Few migrants remain in the Darien Gap, but an environmental crisis has been left... Food scarcity was already an issue, with the economy suffering from the disappearance of the migrants. Food scarcity was already an issue, with the economy suffering from the disappearance of the migrants. World 05 May, 2025
Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US... Von der Leyen said that the 27-nation EU intends “to enshrine freedom of scientific research into law” with a new legal act. Von der Leyen said that the 27-nation EU intends “to enshrine freedom of scientific research into law” with a new legal act. World 05 May, 2025
Australia's re-elected prime minister says voters chose unity over division Australia's re-elected prime minister says voters chose unity over division Labor held 78 seats in the previous Parliament, and gaining seats in a second term is rare in Australian politics. Labor held 78 seats in the previous Parliament, and gaining seats in a second term is rare in Australian politics. World 04 May, 2025
Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days Cross-border exchanges of gunfire between soldiers have increased along the Line of Control, the de facto frontier that separates Kashmiri territory between the two rivals. Cross-border exchanges of gunfire between soldiers have increased along the Line of Control, the de facto frontier that separates Kashmiri territory between the two rivals. World 30 Apr, 2025
Ukraine says it's ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US Ukraine says it's ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress in negotiations aimed at stopping the war. Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress in negotiations aimed at stopping the war. World 30 Apr, 2025
Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14 people Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14... A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. World 30 Apr, 2025
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern... Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. World 29 Apr, 2025
Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us' Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to... Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. World 29 Apr, 2025
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in... Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. World 28 Apr, 2025
With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to... One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. World 28 Apr, 2025
Nepal Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
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.
