Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. World 04 Jun, 2025
Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. World 02 Jun, 2025
Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16. World 01 Jun, 2025
US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.” The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.” World 01 Jun, 2025
Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with... The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. World 01 Jun, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese... Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. World 29 May, 2025
A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO... COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. World 29 May, 2025
Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit... Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital. World 28 May, 2025
King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens annexation King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens... The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. World 27 May, 2025
Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating... Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin. Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin. World 26 May, 2025
Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial... The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. World 25 May, 2025
Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance. The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance. World 23 May, 2025
What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday. President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday. World 22 May, 2025
North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony attended by Kim North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony... North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces. North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces. World 22 May, 2025
Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said. It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said. World 21 May, 2025
JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death. Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death. World 19 May, 2025
Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 people Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least... The Houthis say they are attacking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthis say they are attacking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. World 18 May, 2025
Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday. At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday. World 18 May, 2025
Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead in US, including 18 in Kentucky Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead in US, including 18 in Kentucky At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. World 18 May, 2025
After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader... Trump reiterated that he wasn’t surprised that Putin skipped out on the talks set for Friday in Turkey. Trump reiterated that he wasn’t surprised that Putin skipped out on the talks set for Friday in Turkey. World 16 May, 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.
