Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National... The decision to choose Bhattacharya for the post is yet another reminder of the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic on the politics on public health. The decision to choose Bhattacharya for the post is yet another reminder of the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic on the politics on public health. World 27 Nov, 2024
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. World 27 Nov, 2024
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. World 27 Nov, 2024
Israel ramps up strikes on Beirut as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire with Hezbollah Israel ramps up strikes on Beirut as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire... Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. World 26 Nov, 2024
Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistan's capital. At least 6 people are killed Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistan's capital. At least 6... Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. World 26 Nov, 2024
Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance The Russians have detected and are exploiting weaknesses in the Ukrainian defenses, it said in an analysis late Sunday. The Russians have detected and are exploiting weaknesses in the Ukrainian defenses, it said in an analysis late Sunday. World 25 Nov, 2024
Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6... Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. World 25 Nov, 2024
An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in... The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, two U.N. agencies reported Monday. The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, two U.N. agencies reported Monday. World 25 Nov, 2024
South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85 South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85 South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced Sunday. He was 85. South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced Sunday. He was 85. World 25 Nov, 2024
New Zealanders help to save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach New Zealanders help to save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. World 25 Nov, 2024
Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian... Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. World 24 Nov, 2024
Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping... When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. World 24 Nov, 2024
US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind the incursions, but said base officials determined there was no impact on residents or critical infrastructure. The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind the incursions, but said base officials determined there was no impact on residents or critical infrastructure. World 24 Nov, 2024
Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. World 24 Nov, 2024
Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at... Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday. Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday. World 23 Nov, 2024
Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42 Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42 Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in recent years, police said. Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in recent years, police said. World 22 Nov, 2024
Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas... The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. World 22 Nov, 2024
Ukraine says Russia launched intercontinental missile but US officials say it was intermediate-range Ukraine says Russia launched intercontinental missile but US officials say it was... Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads. Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads. World 21 Nov, 2024
Spain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the country illegally Spain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the... Spain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 migrants living in the country illegally each year for the next three years, Spain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 migrants living in the country illegally each year for the next three years, World 21 Nov, 2024
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's... Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. World 21 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.
