London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from... An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. World 12 Jun, 2025
Russian attacks kill 3 and wound 64 as drones hit Kharkiv and other parts of Ukraine Russian attacks kill 3 and wound 64 as drones hit Kharkiv and other parts of Ukraine Russian forces launched a new drone assault across Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 others, Ukrainian officials said. Russian forces launched a new drone assault across Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 others, Ukrainian officials said. World 11 Jun, 2025
Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health concerns Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health... The record for the country is 51 C (124 F), set in May 2016 in Rajasthan's city of Phalodi. The record for the country is 51 C (124 F), set in May 2016 in Rajasthan's city of Phalodi. World 10 Jun, 2025
What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's immigration protests What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's... Protest over immigration raids have happened in several major cities, though none have reached the scale of those in Los Angeles. Protest over immigration raids have happened in several major cities, though none have reached the scale of those in Los Angeles. World 10 Jun, 2025
Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Ukraine has developed long-range drones that continue to strike deep inside Russia. Ukraine has developed long-range drones that continue to strike deep inside Russia. World 09 Jun, 2025
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames... In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. World 08 Jun, 2025
Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. World 04 Jun, 2025
At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.” World 04 Jun, 2025
South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with... South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. World 04 Jun, 2025
Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. World 04 Jun, 2025
Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. World 02 Jun, 2025
Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16. World 01 Jun, 2025
US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.” The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.” World 01 Jun, 2025
Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with... The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. World 01 Jun, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese... Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. World 29 May, 2025
A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO... COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. World 29 May, 2025
Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit... Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital. World 28 May, 2025
King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens annexation King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens... The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. World 27 May, 2025
Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating... Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin. Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin. World 26 May, 2025
Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial... The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. World 25 May, 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.