Australia's re-elected prime minister says voters chose unity over division Australia's re-elected prime minister says voters chose unity over division Labor held 78 seats in the previous Parliament, and gaining seats in a second term is rare in Australian politics. Labor held 78 seats in the previous Parliament, and gaining seats in a second term is rare in Australian politics. World 04 May, 2025
Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days Cross-border exchanges of gunfire between soldiers have increased along the Line of Control, the de facto frontier that separates Kashmiri territory between the two rivals. Cross-border exchanges of gunfire between soldiers have increased along the Line of Control, the de facto frontier that separates Kashmiri territory between the two rivals. World 30 Apr, 2025
Ukraine says it's ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US Ukraine says it's ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress in negotiations aimed at stopping the war. Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress in negotiations aimed at stopping the war. World 30 Apr, 2025
Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14 people Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14... A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. World 30 Apr, 2025
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern... Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. World 29 Apr, 2025
Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us' Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to... Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. World 29 Apr, 2025
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in... Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. World 28 Apr, 2025
With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to... One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. World 28 Apr, 2025
Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a... Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022. Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022. World 27 Apr, 2025
Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said. The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said. World 27 Apr, 2025
A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4,... A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others. A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others. World 26 Apr, 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. World 25 Apr, 2025
Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. World 25 Apr, 2025
South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. World 24 Apr, 2025
Terror Knows No Borders Terror Knows No Borders In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. World 24 Apr, 2025
Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. World 22 Apr, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will... Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. World 22 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World 22 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to... The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. World 21 Apr, 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.
