As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said Russia is “quickly replenishing front-line units with new recruits to maintain the battlefield initiative.” The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said Russia is “quickly replenishing front-line units with new recruits to maintain the battlefield initiative.” World 15 May, 2025
Brazil's Lula says will urge Putin 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy Brazil's Lula says will urge Putin 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy Lula was traveling to Moscow on Wednesday, where he was due to stop over on his way back to Brazil from an official state visit in China. Lula was traveling to Moscow on Wednesday, where he was due to stop over on his way back to Brazil from an official state visit in China. World 14 May, 2025
Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares for World Cup Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares... FIFA shared with the AP a letter it sent Human Rights Watch last month defending the selection of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup. FIFA shared with the AP a letter it sent Human Rights Watch last month defending the selection of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup. World 14 May, 2025
Trump's mediation offer renews focus on Kashmir after India-Pakistan clash risked broader war Trump's mediation offer renews focus on Kashmir after India-Pakistan clash risked... Experts say the crisis deepened the neighbors' rivalry as both crossed a threshold with each striking the other with high-speed missiles and drones. Experts say the crisis deepened the neighbors' rivalry as both crossed a threshold with each striking the other with high-speed missiles and drones. World 12 May, 2025
Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkey personally Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in... The leaders pledged tougher sanctions on Russia if Putin did not accept the proposal. The leaders pledged tougher sanctions on Russia if Putin did not accept the proposal. World 11 May, 2025
Unease lingers in Kashmir despite ceasefire between India and Pakistan Unease lingers in Kashmir despite ceasefire between India and Pakistan Joy about an India-Pakistan ceasefire was short-lived in Kashmir. Joy about an India-Pakistan ceasefire was short-lived in Kashmir. World 11 May, 2025
India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later. World 11 May, 2025
Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that erupted following an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of the disputed region. Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that erupted following an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of the disputed region. World 09 May, 2025
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. World 09 May, 2025
From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded Ukraine's Parliament votes unanimously in favor of ratifying the minerals agreement with the U.S., setting the deal in motion. Ukraine's Parliament votes unanimously in favor of ratifying the minerals agreement with the U.S., setting the deal in motion. World 08 May, 2025
India and Pakistan don't fight wars like other countries. Here's why India and Pakistan don't fight wars like other countries. Here's why The two archrivals have also fought three wars over Kashmir, where armed insurgents resist Indian rule. The two archrivals have also fought three wars over Kashmir, where armed insurgents resist Indian rule. World 08 May, 2025
India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military... India’s Foreign Ministry has said that 16 civilians were killed Wednesday during exchanges of fire across the de facto border. India’s Foreign Ministry has said that 16 civilians were killed Wednesday during exchanges of fire across the de facto border. World 08 May, 2025
Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval Office Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the... Carney's campaign was fueled by a wave of anger at Trump's aggressive rhetoric, and now was his chance to defend his country to the president's face. Carney's campaign was fueled by a wave of anger at Trump's aggressive rhetoric, and now was his chance to defend his country to the president's face. World 07 May, 2025
India fires missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad calls it an 'act of war' and says it downed Indian jets India fires missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad calls it an 'act of war' and says it... Along the Line of Control, which divides the disputed region of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, there were heavy exchanges of fire. Along the Line of Control, which divides the disputed region of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, there were heavy exchanges of fire. World 07 May, 2025
NEPSE jumps 62.25 points as finance sector leads rally NEPSE jumps 62.25 points as finance sector leads rally After several days of decline, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rebounded strongly on Wednesday, rising by 62.25 points or 2.38 percent to close at 2,673.69 points. After several days of decline, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rebounded strongly on Wednesday, rising by 62.25 points or 2.38 percent to close at 2,673.69 points. World 07 May, 2025
Portugal announces the expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of a national election Portugal announces the expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of a national election The minister said officials will begin next week by asking some 4,500 foreigners to leave voluntarily within 20 days. The minister said officials will begin next week by asking some 4,500 foreigners to leave voluntarily within 20 days. World 06 May, 2025
UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X that the deal was “ambitious and mutually beneficial.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “landmark.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X that the deal was “ambitious and mutually beneficial.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “landmark.” World 06 May, 2025
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man who has been elected Germany's next chancellor? Who is Friedrich Merz, the man who has been elected Germany's next chancellor? Merz turned his back on active politics for several years after leaving parliament in 2009. Merz turned his back on active politics for several years after leaving parliament in 2009. World 06 May, 2025
Few migrants remain in the Darien Gap, but an environmental crisis has been left behind Few migrants remain in the Darien Gap, but an environmental crisis has been left... Food scarcity was already an issue, with the economy suffering from the disappearance of the migrants. Food scarcity was already an issue, with the economy suffering from the disappearance of the migrants. World 05 May, 2025
Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US... Von der Leyen said that the 27-nation EU intends “to enshrine freedom of scientific research into law” with a new legal act. Von der Leyen said that the 27-nation EU intends “to enshrine freedom of scientific research into law” with a new legal act. World 05 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.
