Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. World 12 Mar, 2025
What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of... Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling. Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling. World 11 Mar, 2025
A plane carrying arrested ex-President Rodrigo Duterte leaves Manila en route to The Hague A plane carrying arrested ex-President Rodrigo Duterte leaves Manila en route to The... The government said the 79-year-old former leader was in good health and was examined by government doctors following his arrest. The government said the 79-year-old former leader was in good health and was examined by government doctors following his arrest. World 11 Mar, 2025
Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said. World 11 Mar, 2025
Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board. A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board. World 11 Mar, 2025
Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready. The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready. World 11 Mar, 2025
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear... Ukraine launched in August a daring cross-border incursion into Kursk, in what marked the largest attack on Russian territory since World War II. Ukraine launched in August a daring cross-border incursion into Kursk, in what marked the largest attack on Russian territory since World War II. World 09 Mar, 2025
An Israeli woman and her Indian host were gang raped in southern India, police say An Israeli woman and her Indian host were gang raped in southern India, police say Koppal is about 350 kilometers (217 miles) from Bengaluru, India’s startup and technology powerhouse. Koppal is about 350 kilometers (217 miles) from Bengaluru, India’s startup and technology powerhouse. World 09 Mar, 2025
From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freeze From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US... Trump administration freezes on U.S. foreign aid have led many United Nations organizations to cut staff, budgets and services in places as diverse as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine and far beyond. Trump administration freezes on U.S. foreign aid have led many United Nations organizations to cut staff, budgets and services in places as diverse as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine and far beyond. World 08 Mar, 2025
Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the US Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks... Russian air defenses downed 39 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Russian air defenses downed 39 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. World 07 Mar, 2025
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial... A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. World 07 Mar, 2025
Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way... Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.” Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.” World 06 Mar, 2025
How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy If Trump's history with Russia appears to have contributed to his worldview of the current conflict, so too has his past with Ukraine. If Trump's history with Russia appears to have contributed to his worldview of the current conflict, so too has his past with Ukraine. World 04 Mar, 2025
James Harrison, whose blood plasma donations are credited with saving 2.4 million babies, dies at 88 James Harrison, whose blood plasma donations are credited with saving 2.4 million... An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88, his family said Tuesday. An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88, his family said Tuesday. World 04 Mar, 2025
European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade... European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. World 28 Feb, 2025
Trump sees 'a thirst' for his 'gold card' visa idea with $5 million potential path to US citizenship Trump sees 'a thirst' for his 'gold card' visa idea with $5 million potential path to... During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to pay off the country’s debt. During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to pay off the country’s debt. World 27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under federal guard USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under... Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. World 27 Feb, 2025
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico... Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. World 27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets dismantled USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets... Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. World 27 Feb, 2025
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with... Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. World 25 Feb, 2025
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.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
