Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing. Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing. World 16 Jun, 2025
Russia's strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power broker Russia's strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power broker Many observers believe the Israeli attacks will likely fuel global oil prices and help enrich Moscow at a time when its economy is struggling. Many observers believe the Israeli attacks will likely fuel global oil prices and help enrich Moscow at a time when its economy is struggling. World 15 Jun, 2025
Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing 7 Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand,... A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said. A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said. World 15 Jun, 2025
Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled. Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled. World 15 Jun, 2025
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, killing at least 3 people Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, killing at least 3 people Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. World 14 Jun, 2025
Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. World 14 Jun, 2025
Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with Russia Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with... The agreement to exchange prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers was the only tangible outcome of the talks in Istanbul that took place June 2. The agreement to exchange prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers was the only tangible outcome of the talks in Istanbul that took place June 2. World 14 Jun, 2025
Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others... The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India flight was recovered Friday in what likely will lead to clues about the cause of the accident that killed 241 people on the plane and a number of others on the ground. The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India flight was recovered Friday in what likely will lead to clues about the cause of the accident that killed 241 people on the plane and a number of others on the ground. World 14 Jun, 2025
Indian authorities begin probe of Air India plane crash as Modi visits the site Indian authorities begin probe of Air India plane crash as Modi visits the site Authorities began investigating one of India's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site. Authorities began investigating one of India's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site. World 13 Jun, 2025
Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. World 13 Jun, 2025
More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health... The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas war passed 55,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas war passed 55,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday World 12 Jun, 2025
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from... An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. World 12 Jun, 2025
Russian attacks kill 3 and wound 64 as drones hit Kharkiv and other parts of Ukraine Russian attacks kill 3 and wound 64 as drones hit Kharkiv and other parts of Ukraine Russian forces launched a new drone assault across Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 others, Ukrainian officials said. Russian forces launched a new drone assault across Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 others, Ukrainian officials said. World 11 Jun, 2025
Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health concerns Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health... The record for the country is 51 C (124 F), set in May 2016 in Rajasthan's city of Phalodi. The record for the country is 51 C (124 F), set in May 2016 in Rajasthan's city of Phalodi. World 10 Jun, 2025
What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's immigration protests What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's... Protest over immigration raids have happened in several major cities, though none have reached the scale of those in Los Angeles. Protest over immigration raids have happened in several major cities, though none have reached the scale of those in Los Angeles. World 10 Jun, 2025
Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Ukraine has developed long-range drones that continue to strike deep inside Russia. Ukraine has developed long-range drones that continue to strike deep inside Russia. World 09 Jun, 2025
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames... In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. World 08 Jun, 2025
Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. World 04 Jun, 2025
At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.” World 04 Jun, 2025
South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with... South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. World 04 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.
