What's behind the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia What's behind the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. World 26 Jul, 2025
Thai and Cambodian forces clash as escalating border dispute leaves at least 11 dead Thai and Cambodian forces clash as escalating border dispute leaves at least 11 dead Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed in several areas along their border Thursday in a major escalation of their conflict that left at least 11 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also called in airstrikes. Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed in several areas along their border Thursday in a major escalation of their conflict that left at least 11 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also called in airstrikes. World 24 Jul, 2025
Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on support for Ukraine Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on... The attack killed two people and wounded 15, including a 12-year-old, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack killed two people and wounded 15, including a 12-year-old, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. World 21 Jul, 2025
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a school in Dhaka and kills at least 20 A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a school in Dhaka and kills at least... Students said the school’s buildings trembled violently, followed by a big explosion that sent them running for safety. Students said the school’s buildings trembled violently, followed by a big explosion that sent them running for safety. World 21 Jul, 2025
Russia is open to peace with Ukraine but insists on achieving its goals, Kremlin says Russia is open to peace with Ukraine but insists on achieving its goals, Kremlin says “President (Vladimir) Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. “President (Vladimir) Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. World 20 Jul, 2025
Heavy rains in South Korea leave 14 dead and 12 others missing Heavy rains in South Korea leave 14 dead and 12 others missing Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 14 people dead and 12 others missing, the government said Sunday. Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for five days have left 14 people dead and 12 others missing, the government said Sunday. World 20 Jul, 2025
Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation Fresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country's deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals. Fresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country's deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals. World 18 Jul, 2025
A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. A fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children, Iraqi officials said Thursday. World 17 Jul, 2025
Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cave Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest... Sridhar said Kutina told police that she had worked as a tutor of Russian language in Goa, a coastal tourist state in southern India. Sridhar said Kutina told police that she had worked as a tutor of Russian language in Goa, a coastal tourist state in southern India. World 16 Jul, 2025
What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees The king is reported to have 11 wives and has been the subject of scrutiny for buying luxury cars. The king is reported to have 11 wives and has been the subject of scrutiny for buying luxury cars. World 16 Jul, 2025
Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader... Human rights in Bangladesh have remained a serious concern under Yunus. Human rights in Bangladesh have remained a serious concern under Yunus. World 15 Jul, 2025
Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations, likely to draw Chinese attention Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations, likely to draw... The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. The largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. World 14 Jul, 2025
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. World 14 Jul, 2025
US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says In the NBC News interview, Trump teased that he will make a major announcement on Russia next week. In the NBC News interview, Trump teased that he will make a major announcement on Russia next week. World 13 Jul, 2025
Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says The plane was carrying 230 passengers — 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and a Canadian — along with 12 crew members. The plane was carrying 230 passengers — 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and a Canadian — along with 12 crew members. World 13 Jul, 2025
Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting... Russia's foreign minister warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russia's foreign minister warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. World 13 Jul, 2025
Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday. Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday. World 11 Jul, 2025
Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia Thursday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia Thursday. World 10 Jul, 2025
Climate change makes South Asia's monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains Climate change makes South Asia's monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and... Climate experts say the high temperatures and heavy rain are also contributing to the melting of glaciers in the mountainous Himalayan region, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. Climate experts say the high temperatures and heavy rain are also contributing to the melting of glaciers in the mountainous Himalayan region, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. World 10 Jul, 2025
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029 UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by... Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable. Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable. World 10 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.