Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war,... Ukraine has also built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. Ukraine has also built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. World 09 Jul, 2025
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists About two-thirds of the countries have been granted visa-free entry on a one-year trial basis. About two-thirds of the countries have been granted visa-free entry on a one-year trial basis. World 08 Jul, 2025
Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. World 07 Jul, 2025
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles high Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles... Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. World 07 Jul, 2025
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers... Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. World 07 Jul, 2025
Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running... Not all of those residents were affected by visa issues or the travel ban on foreign nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. Not all of those residents were affected by visa issues or the travel ban on foreign nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. World 06 Jul, 2025
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated... Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood. Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood. World 06 Jul, 2025
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into... Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. World 06 Jul, 2025
At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many... Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information. Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information. World 05 Jul, 2025
Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began The attack on Kyiv began the same day a phone call took place between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attack on Kyiv began the same day a phone call took place between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. World 04 Jul, 2025
China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. World 04 Jul, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his... House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. World 04 Jul, 2025
How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons Zelenskyy said last month that major investments will go to the production of drones and artillery shells. Zelenskyy said last month that major investments will go to the production of drones and artillery shells. World 03 Jul, 2025
Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before the fall Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage... Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. World 02 Jul, 2025
'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak 'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. World 01 Jul, 2025
Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked phone call Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked... Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, pending an ethics investigation over accusations she was too deferential to a senior Cambodian leader when the two discussed a recent border dispute in a phone call that was leaked. Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, pending an ethics investigation over accusations she was too deferential to a senior Cambodian leader when the two discussed a recent border dispute in a phone call that was leaked. World 01 Jul, 2025
Death toll rises to 36 following an explosion and fire at a southern India pharmaceutical factory Death toll rises to 36 following an explosion and fire at a southern India... The death toll from Monday's massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen were left injured, authorities said Tuesday. The death toll from Monday's massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen were left injured, authorities said Tuesday. World 01 Jul, 2025
This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn't over This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn't... She was facing death alone in the Ukrainian capital, while her soldier husband was in Russian captivity in the more than three-year war. She was facing death alone in the Ukrainian capital, while her soldier husband was in Russian captivity in the more than three-year war. World 30 Jun, 2025
A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family... Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. World 30 Jun, 2025
At least 37 people killed in a bus collision in a remote part of Tanzania At least 37 people killed in a bus collision in a remote part of Tanzania Dozens of people were killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a remote part of northern Tanzania, officials said. Dozens of people were killed when two buses collided and burst into flames in a remote part of northern Tanzania, officials said. World 30 Jun, 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.