China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. World 11 Apr, 2025
New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey... The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. World 09 Apr, 2025
A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend There's a micromoon coming up. There's a micromoon coming up. World 09 Apr, 2025
Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” World 08 Apr, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. World 08 Apr, 2025
Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. World 07 Apr, 2025
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. World 07 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and... Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. World 06 Apr, 2025
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters World 06 Apr, 2025
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial... South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. World 04 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. World 03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. World 03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000 Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops... The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. World 02 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more... The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. World 01 Apr, 2025
Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. World 31 Mar, 2025
Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. World 31 Mar, 2025
Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating... Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial... A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the... The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. World 29 Mar, 2025
Blogs "Naya" Nepal Rita Mae Brown described insanity as “doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results.” In Nepal’s context, we witnessed this pattern repeatedly over the years. The same parties made unrealistic promises to win a few seats in parliament.
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.
