Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble... Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. World 21 Apr, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit that includes talks with Modi and personal engagements US Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit that includes talks... U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties A trade deal between India and the U.S. could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. A trade deal between India and the U.S. could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. World 20 Apr, 2025
How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours Trump and Putin speak for more than an hour and Trump speaks afterward with Zelenskyy. Trump and Putin speak for more than an hour and Trump speaks afterward with Zelenskyy. World 20 Apr, 2025
China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental concerns China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental... According to Friday's announcement, the canal is expected to create "up to 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Cambodia.” According to Friday's announcement, the canal is expected to create "up to 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Cambodia.” World 18 Apr, 2025
Maldives bars travelers with Israeli passports over Gaza war Maldives bars travelers with Israeli passports over Gaza war The Maldives immigration service clarified that Israeli citizens who have a second passport would be able to enter the country. The Maldives immigration service clarified that Israeli citizens who have a second passport would be able to enter the country. World 17 Apr, 2025
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing... Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported. Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported. World 17 Apr, 2025
Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap Local media reported earlier that Yunus' government was preparing to formally raise its demand for $4.52 billion in financial compensation from Pakistan. Local media reported earlier that Yunus' government was preparing to formally raise its demand for $4.52 billion in financial compensation from Pakistan. World 17 Apr, 2025
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. World 11 Apr, 2025
New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey... The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. World 09 Apr, 2025
A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend There's a micromoon coming up. There's a micromoon coming up. World 09 Apr, 2025
Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” World 08 Apr, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. World 08 Apr, 2025
Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. World 07 Apr, 2025
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. World 07 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and... Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. World 06 Apr, 2025
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters World 06 Apr, 2025
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial... South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. World 04 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. World 03 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.
