Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's... In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. World 08 Dec, 2024
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's... The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. World 08 Dec, 2024
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a... As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. World 08 Dec, 2024
Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the... The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. World 08 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. World 06 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. World 06 Dec, 2024
South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making impeachment more likely South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making... South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. World 06 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age' Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age' The annual lecture by the chief of Britain’s defense staff is a tradition at RUSI, one of the country’s foremost think tanks on military and strategic issues. The annual lecture by the chief of Britain’s defense staff is a tradition at RUSI, one of the country’s foremost think tanks on military and strategic issues. World 05 Dec, 2024
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. World 04 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. World 04 Dec, 2024
13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients 13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. World 03 Dec, 2024
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of... Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. World 03 Dec, 2024
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. World 02 Dec, 2024
Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US... President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. World 01 Dec, 2024
Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of... Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership. Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership. World 01 Dec, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia's war in Ukraine North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia's war in Ukraine North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. World 01 Dec, 2024
India's Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and fraud charges India's Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and fraud... Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. World 01 Dec, 2024
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it? UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it? Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered deal that brought a ceasefire Wednesday. Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered deal that brought a ceasefire Wednesday. World 28 Nov, 2024
Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in Ukraine Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in Ukraine Western governments and South Korea say North Korea in recent months has intensified its military support for Russia. Western governments and South Korea say North Korea in recent months has intensified its military support for Russia. World 28 Nov, 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.
