In Indonesia, women ranger teams go on patrol to slow deforestation In Indonesia, women ranger teams go on patrol to slow deforestation In Damaran Baru, which borders one of the richest expanses of tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia, many villagers rely on the forest for their livelihoods. In Damaran Baru, which borders one of the richest expanses of tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia, many villagers rely on the forest for their livelihoods. World 04 Jun, 2024
Modi expected to retain power but early India count suggests it won't be the landslide he hoped for Modi expected to retain power but early India count suggests it won't be the... Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats Tuesday in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge from the opposition than expected after it pushed back against the leader's mixed economic record and polarizing politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats Tuesday in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge from the opposition than expected after it pushed back against the leader's mixed economic record and polarizing politics. World 04 Jun, 2024
Modi's party has comfortable lead over main rival in early vote counting from India's election Modi's party has comfortable lead over main rival in early vote counting from... India was counting more than 640 million votes cast over the past six weeks in the world’s largest democratic exercise, which was widely expected to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third five-year term when the final result is declared later Tuesday. India was counting more than 640 million votes cast over the past six weeks in the world’s largest democratic exercise, which was widely expected to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third five-year term when the final result is declared later Tuesday. World 04 Jun, 2024
India begins counting votes in marathon election expected to bring Prime Minister Modi a third term India begins counting votes in marathon election expected to bring Prime Minister... India on Tuesday began counting more than 640 million votes in the world’s largest democratic exercise, which was widely expected to return Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a third term after a decade in power. India on Tuesday began counting more than 640 million votes in the world’s largest democratic exercise, which was widely expected to return Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a third term after a decade in power. World 04 Jun, 2024
Zelenskyy in Manila to promote peace summit, which he says China and Russia are trying to undermine Zelenskyy in Manila to promote peace summit, which he says China and Russia are... Marcos pledged that his country would take part in the peace summit, Philippine Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. Marcos pledged that his country would take part in the peace summit, Philippine Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. World 03 Jun, 2024
India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's... The voters are choosing 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for a five-year term. The voters are choosing 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for a five-year term. World 03 Jun, 2024
Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history. Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history. World 03 Jun, 2024
India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's... The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. World 03 Jun, 2024
Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza Nearly 11,000 Israelis visited Maldives last year, which was 0.6% of the total tourist arrivals. Nearly 11,000 Israelis visited Maldives last year, which was 0.6% of the total tourist arrivals. World 02 Jun, 2024
Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine... Zelenskyy said he planned to meet one-on-one with Singapore's prime minister and would urge him to participate in person in the Switzerland talks. Zelenskyy said he planned to meet one-on-one with Singapore's prime minister and would urge him to participate in person in the Switzerland talks. World 02 Jun, 2024
Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. World 31 May, 2024
Ukraine's army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region Ukraine's army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the... The air force said that the overnight attacks included eight S-300 ballistic missiles, 11 cruise missiles and 32 Shahed drones. The air force said that the overnight attacks included eight S-300 ballistic missiles, 11 cruise missiles and 32 Shahed drones. World 30 May, 2024
Bus crashes into gorge in India-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 21 people Bus crashes into gorge in India-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 21 people The crash happened in the Jammu region when the bus plunged 150 feet (45.7 meters) into the gorge. The crash happened in the Jammu region when the bus plunged 150 feet (45.7 meters) into the gorge. World 30 May, 2024
France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia... Western leaders are keen to put pressure on Putin, whose forces have recently been pushing hard against Ukrainian defenses in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Western leaders are keen to put pressure on Putin, whose forces have recently been pushing hard against Ukrainian defenses in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. World 29 May, 2024
A bus plunges into a ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 20 passengers A bus plunges into a ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 20 passengers A speeding passenger bus crashed off a mountainous highway and fell into a ravine in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 20 passengers, police and government officials said. A speeding passenger bus crashed off a mountainous highway and fell into a ravine in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 20 passengers, police and government officials said. World 29 May, 2024
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. World 28 May, 2024
Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan Putin also promised to increase gas deliveries to Uzbekistan. Putin also promised to increase gas deliveries to Uzbekistan. World 27 May, 2024
A tropical storm floods villages and cuts power to millions in parts of Bangladesh and India A tropical storm floods villages and cuts power to millions in parts of Bangladesh... In India's West Bengal state, thatched roofs on houses were blown away and electric poles and trees were uprooted in some coastal districts. In India's West Bengal state, thatched roofs on houses were blown away and electric poles and trees were uprooted in some coastal districts. World 27 May, 2024
Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, World 26 May, 2024
Over 670 people died in a massive Papua New Guinea landslide, UN estimates, as survivors seek safety Over 670 people died in a massive Papua New Guinea landslide, UN estimates, as... The national government meanwhile is considering whether it needs to officially request more international support. The national government meanwhile is considering whether it needs to officially request more international support. World 26 May, 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.
