What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow The bomb was triggered remotely, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. The bomb was triggered remotely, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. World 18 Dec, 2024
A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine Russia’s top state investigative agency said it's looking into Kirillov’s death as a case of terrorism, and officials in Moscow vowed to punish Ukraine. Russia’s top state investigative agency said it's looking into Kirillov’s death as a case of terrorism, and officials in Moscow vowed to punish Ukraine. World 17 Dec, 2024
Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper... Trump declined to say whether he has spoken with Putin since the election. Trump declined to say whether he has spoken with Putin since the election. World 17 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Israel has been pounding what it says are military sites in Syria after the dramatic collapse of Assad’s rule, wiping out air defenses and most of the arsenal of the Syrian army. Israel has been pounding what it says are military sites in Syria after the dramatic collapse of Assad’s rule, wiping out air defenses and most of the arsenal of the Syrian army. World 16 Dec, 2024
Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact. World 16 Dec, 2024
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. World 16 Dec, 2024
Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,' top official says Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,'... The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. World 16 Dec, 2024
5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons 5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons Australia's government had offered the five temporary accommodation, medical care and any other support required, local media reported. Australia's government had offered the five temporary accommodation, medical care and any other support required, local media reported. World 15 Dec, 2024
Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, World 15 Dec, 2024
Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's... Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. World 13 Dec, 2024
Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting, officials say Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting,... Ukrainian troops repelled nearly 40 Russian attempts to storm defenses around Pokrovsk over the previous 24 hours, the General Staff said in a battlefield report Thursday. Ukrainian troops repelled nearly 40 Russian attempts to storm defenses around Pokrovsk over the previous 24 hours, the General Staff said in a battlefield report Thursday. World 12 Dec, 2024
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue... The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. World 12 Dec, 2024
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days' US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in... Fighting has escalated in the grinding war as both Russia and Ukraine scramble to get an upper hand in any coming negotiations. Fighting has escalated in the grinding war as both Russia and Ukraine scramble to get an upper hand in any coming negotiations. World 11 Dec, 2024
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over... South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. World 11 Dec, 2024
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. World 10 Dec, 2024
Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to support Hasina’s secular Awami League party. Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to support Hasina’s secular Awami League party. World 10 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh and India hold talks aimed at defusing escalating tensions Bangladesh and India hold talks aimed at defusing escalating tensions Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to be supporters of Hasina’s secular Awami League party. Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to be supporters of Hasina’s secular Awami League party. World 09 Dec, 2024
How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. World 09 Dec, 2024
South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial... South Korea’s Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. South Korea’s Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. World 09 Dec, 2024
Russia's has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities? Russia's has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its... The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. World 09 Dec, 2024
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
