Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. World 25 Apr, 2025
Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. World 25 Apr, 2025
South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. World 24 Apr, 2025
Terror Knows No Borders Terror Knows No Borders In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. World 24 Apr, 2025
Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. World 22 Apr, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will... Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. World 22 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World 22 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to... The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. World 21 Apr, 2025
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
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.