What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia... Kim claimed that the deal elevated bilateral relations to the level of an alliance, while Putin was more understated and did not call it an alliance. Kim claimed that the deal elevated bilateral relations to the level of an alliance, while Putin was more understated and did not call it an alliance. World 20 Jun, 2024
Russia obliterates Ukraine's front-line towns faster with hacked bombs and expanded air base network Russia obliterates Ukraine's front-line towns faster with hacked bombs and... The Soviet-era bombs are adapted on the cheap with imported electronics that allow distant Russian warplanes to launch them at Ukraine. The Soviet-era bombs are adapted on the cheap with imported electronics that allow distant Russian warplanes to launch them at Ukraine. World 20 Jun, 2024
Thousands of NATO troops join drills in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region Thousands of NATO troops join drills in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region The drills are organized by NATO’s Naval Striking and Support Forces and the US Navy's 6th Fleet. The drills are organized by NATO’s Naval Striking and Support Forces and the US Navy's 6th Fleet. World 18 Jun, 2024
Thailand's Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages Thailand's Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize same-sex... Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. World 18 Jun, 2024
Ukraine employs a flexible defense while waiting for new Western ammo to get to the front Ukraine employs a flexible defense while waiting for new Western ammo to get to the... Sekach said the improved flexibility has helped Ukrainian forces combat the Russian offensive. Sekach said the improved flexibility has helped Ukrainian forces combat the Russian offensive. World 17 Jun, 2024
Russia's Putin to visit North Korea amid international concerns over their military cooperation Russia's Putin to visit North Korea amid international concerns over their... The United States, which has spent years strengthening ties and accelerating trade with Vietnam, criticized Putin’s planned visit. The United States, which has spent years strengthening ties and accelerating trade with Vietnam, criticized Putin’s planned visit. World 17 Jun, 2024
Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 5 with rescue work ongoing Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 5 with rescue work ongoing A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India's eastern state of West Bengal on Monday, killing at least five people and injuring several others with rescue work ongoing. A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India's eastern state of West Bengal on Monday, killing at least five people and injuring several others with rescue work ongoing. World 17 Jun, 2024
80 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace 80 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be... In Kyiv, at a regular demonstration by relatives of soldiers captured by Russia, the response to the Swiss gathering was muted. In Kyiv, at a regular demonstration by relatives of soldiers captured by Russia, the response to the Swiss gathering was muted. World 17 Jun, 2024
LGBTQ soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for legal rights LGBTQ soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for... The role of LGBTQ members in the military has been credited with shifting public attitudes toward same-sex partnerships in the socially conservative country. The role of LGBTQ members in the military has been credited with shifting public attitudes toward same-sex partnerships in the socially conservative country. World 16 Jun, 2024
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv... Putin went further Friday and claimed his troops never intended to storm Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, even though they approached the city. Putin went further Friday and claimed his troops never intended to storm Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, even though they approached the city. World 15 Jun, 2024
India urges Russia to return its citizens recruited by Russia's army after 2 were killed India urges Russia to return its citizens recruited by Russia's army after 2... India on Wednesday said it had urged Russia to return Indian citizens recruited by Russia's army after two were killed recently in the war in Ukraine. India on Wednesday said it had urged Russia to return Indian citizens recruited by Russia's army after two were killed recently in the war in Ukraine. World 13 Jun, 2024
More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. World 12 Jun, 2024
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war... US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield reiterated, however, that Israel has accepted the cease-fire deal, which is supported by countries around the world. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield reiterated, however, that Israel has accepted the cease-fire deal, which is supported by countries around the world. World 11 Jun, 2024
The US lifts a ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit The US lifts a ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit Moscow has repeatedly portrayed the Azov as a Nazi group and accused it of atrocities, but has publicly given little evidence of the allegations. Moscow has repeatedly portrayed the Azov as a Nazi group and accused it of atrocities, but has publicly given little evidence of the allegations. World 11 Jun, 2024
Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear... The Russian leader has repeatedly reminded the West about the country's nuclear might since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The Russian leader has repeatedly reminded the West about the country's nuclear might since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. World 11 Jun, 2024
India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindu pilgrimage India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindu... India is investigating an attack in which suspected militants fired at a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing nine and injuring 33, officials said Monday. India is investigating an attack in which suspected militants fired at a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing nine and injuring 33, officials said Monday. World 10 Jun, 2024
Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India's prime minister Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India's... Modi and his Cabinet ministers took the oath of office, administered by President Droupadi Murmu, at India’s presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Modi and his Cabinet ministers took the oath of office, administered by President Droupadi Murmu, at India’s presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. World 09 Jun, 2024
Ukraine says it struck a top fighter plane deep inside Russia Ukraine says it struck a top fighter plane deep inside Russia Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 600 kilometers (370 miles) from the front lines. Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 600 kilometers (370 miles) from the front lines. World 09 Jun, 2024
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry... Defense cooperation with the US has greatly expanded under Modi, particularly through the so-called Quad security grouping that also includes Australia and Japan. Defense cooperation with the US has greatly expanded under Modi, particularly through the so-called Quad security grouping that also includes Australia and Japan. World 07 Jun, 2024
Modi claims victory in India's election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners Modi claims victory in India's election but drop in support forces him to rely... Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to move forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to move forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics. World 05 Jun, 2024
Opinion Symmetry: The cipher is harmony Symmetry is not just a word; it is a concept like harmony. It not only attracts our visual sense; it also plays a major role in our sense of beauty.
Kathmandu PCN refuses to accept THT's response; Smacks of foul play and ulterior design The Press Council Nepal (PCN) has been consistently refusing to register The Himalayan Times' response to the council’s unilateral and draconian action against the daily for the last two days.
Kathmandu Unilateral draconian action against THT tarnishes PCN's credibility Nepal Media Society (NMS) has urged the Press Council Nepal (PCN) to withdraw its decision to take unilateral action against The Himalayan Times.
Kathmandu Lalitpur and Russia's Ulan-Ude establish sister city ties Sister city ties have been officially established between Lalitpur and Ulan-Ude, Russia.
World What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President Duterte arrested? The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court.
Kathmandu Contempt of court charges against PM Oli dismissed A joint bench of Justices Hari Prasad Phunyal and Nityanand Pandey ruled today that the case lacked the necessary legal basis to proceed.
Sports PSG ousts Liverpool from Champions League on penalties to join Barcelona, Bayern and Inter in QF Bayern and Inter will meet in the last eight.
World US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas.
Nepal First Pokhara-Chengdu commercial flight on March 18 The first commercial chartered flight will be operating on the Pokhara- Chengdu (China) route from March 18 in a bid to regularise international flights at Pokhara Regional International Airport in Kaski.
