Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said. Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said. World 29 Jun, 2025
Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 and 58 are rescued after deluge swept away dozens Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 and 58 are rescued after deluge swept away dozens Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people. Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people. World 27 Jun, 2025
Ukraine has halted Russia's advance in the northern Sumy region, commander says Ukraine has halted Russia's advance in the northern Sumy region, commander says Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ukrainian authorities said another exchange took place on Thursday. Russia’s Defense Ministry and Ukrainian authorities said another exchange took place on Thursday. World 26 Jun, 2025
India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as pro-Pakistan India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as... Thursday's meeting took place in the east China city of Qingdao, home to China’s northern fleet. Thursday's meeting took place in the east China city of Qingdao, home to China’s northern fleet. World 26 Jun, 2025
Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran Moscow has pummeled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones throughout the course of the war, now in its fourth year. Moscow has pummeled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones throughout the course of the war, now in its fourth year. World 25 Jun, 2025
'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive? 'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can... The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. World 25 Jun, 2025
Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear know-how Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear... Israel has long been suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists but previously didn't claim responsibility as it did this time. Israel has long been suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists but previously didn't claim responsibility as it did this time. World 24 Jun, 2025
Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along? Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the... Two days after the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities, he announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. Two days after the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities, he announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. World 24 Jun, 2025
Israel and Iran accept ceasefire Israel and Iran accept ceasefire Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar. Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar. World 24 Jun, 2025
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond. The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond. World 23 Jun, 2025
UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives UK lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. UK lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. World 23 Jun, 2025
Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict Hezbollah has condemned Israel’s attacks but did not immediately comment on the U.S. strikes on Iran. Hezbollah has condemned Israel’s attacks but did not immediately comment on the U.S. strikes on Iran. World 22 Jun, 2025
Israel finds bodies of three hostages; how many remain in Gaza? Israel finds bodies of three hostages; how many remain in Gaza? Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip. Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip. World 22 Jun, 2025
Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different Recent developments do not augur well for Ukraine. Recent developments do not augur well for Ukraine. World 22 Jun, 2025
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned the U.S. on Wednesday that strikes against Iran would “result in irreparable damage for them.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned the U.S. on Wednesday that strikes against Iran would “result in irreparable damage for them.” World 22 Jun, 2025
US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.” The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.” World 22 Jun, 2025
Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran Putin said Russia has proposed "some ideas” for a possible settlement between Iran and Israel that are currently being discussed. Putin said Russia has proposed "some ideas” for a possible settlement between Iran and Israel that are currently being discussed. World 21 Jun, 2025
Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel Putin said he shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States. Putin said he shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States. World 19 Jun, 2025
Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top leader Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top... Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life Wednesday, suggesting the missile threat from Iran was easing. Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life Wednesday, suggesting the missile threat from Iran was easing. World 19 Jun, 2025
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. World 19 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.