What is the newly passed 'Russia law' that has divided people in Georgia for months? What is the newly passed 'Russia law' that has divided people in Georgia... Tbilisi cut diplomatic ties with Moscow, and the regions’ status remains a key irritant even as Russia-Georgia relations have improved in recent years. Tbilisi cut diplomatic ties with Moscow, and the regions’ status remains a key irritant even as Russia-Georgia relations have improved in recent years. World 14 May, 2024
Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week China is also a major export market for energy supplies that keep the Kremlin’s coffers full. China is also a major export market for energy supplies that keep the Kremlin’s coffers full. World 14 May, 2024
India PM Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in general election India PM Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in general election Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi on Tuesday surrounded by his party leaders and supporters as he formally filed paperwork to run in an ongoing election that is essentially a referendum on his decade in power. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi on Tuesday surrounded by his party leaders and supporters as he formally filed paperwork to run in an ongoing election that is essentially a referendum on his decade in power. World 14 May, 2024
Post-quake reconstruction to cost Rs 63.58 billion Post-quake reconstruction to cost Rs 63.58 billion The preliminary estimate for the reconstruction of structures damaged due to the three earthquakes occurred at various times is Rs 63.58 billion. The preliminary estimate for the reconstruction of structures damaged due to the three earthquakes occurred at various times is Rs 63.58 billion. World 14 May, 2024
Billboard that collapsed in Mumbai storms killed at least 14 and injured 75 Billboard that collapsed in Mumbai storms killed at least 14 and injured 75 A large billboard that collapsed amid raging thunderstorms in Mumbai killed at least 14 people and injured 75 others, reports said on Tuesday. A large billboard that collapsed amid raging thunderstorms in Mumbai killed at least 14 people and injured 75 others, reports said on Tuesday. World 14 May, 2024
Only a few hundred remain in Ukrainian border town as fierce battles rage amid a Russian assault Only a few hundred remain in Ukrainian border town as fierce battles rage amid a... Zelenskyy described the area around Pokrovsk region, just inside the Ukrainian border in Donetsk, as “the most difficult.” Zelenskyy described the area around Pokrovsk region, just inside the Ukrainian border in Donetsk, as “the most difficult.” World 13 May, 2024
Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office. World 13 May, 2024
India's mammoth election is more than halfway done as millions begin voting in fourth round India's mammoth election is more than halfway done as millions begin voting in... Crucial seats in Maharashtra and Bihar states, where the BJP governs in alliances with regional parties, are also up for grabs in this phase. Crucial seats in Maharashtra and Bihar states, where the BJP governs in alliances with regional parties, are also up for grabs in this phase. World 13 May, 2024
Thousands of civilians flee northeast Ukraine as Russia presses a renewed border assault Thousands of civilians flee northeast Ukraine as Russia presses a renewed border... A Ukrainian unit said that they had been forced to retreat in some areas and that Russian forces had captured at least one more village late Saturday. A Ukrainian unit said that they had been forced to retreat in some areas and that Russian forces had captured at least one more village late Saturday. World 12 May, 2024
Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political... Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure. Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure. World 10 May, 2024
Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern... The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said fighting against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had continued into the afternoon. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said fighting against Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had continued into the afternoon. World 10 May, 2024
UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN... The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions. The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions. World 10 May, 2024
Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign in elections Top Indian opposition leader given bail by the Supreme Court enabling him to campaign... India's Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who was arrested nearly seven weeks ago in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against his rivals during a national election. India's Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who was arrested nearly seven weeks ago in a bribery case that opposition parties called a political move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against his rivals during a national election. World 10 May, 2024
India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh separatist leader India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh... India said Thursday that Canada has shared no evidence to back its allegation that the Indian government was involved in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last year, despite the recent arrests of three Indian men in the crime. India said Thursday that Canada has shared no evidence to back its allegation that the Indian government was involved in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last year, despite the recent arrests of three Indian men in the crime. World 10 May, 2024
Russia hits Ukraine's power grid with a 'massive' attack on a day marking the WWII defeat of Nazism Russia hits Ukraine's power grid with a 'massive' attack on a day... National electrical grid operator Ukrenergo said facilities were hit in the Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, Poltava and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. National electrical grid operator Ukrenergo said facilities were hit in the Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, Poltava and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. World 08 May, 2024
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever Putin enters his fifth term with practically no opposition inside the country. Putin enters his fifth term with practically no opposition inside the country. World 07 May, 2024
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy The two Ukrainian colonels were arrested on suspicion of treason, which carries a life sentence, the statement said. The two Ukrainian colonels were arrested on suspicion of treason, which carries a life sentence, the statement said. World 07 May, 2024
Key events of Vladimir Putin's 24 years in power in Russia Key events of Vladimir Putin's 24 years in power in Russia Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: World 07 May, 2024
India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric... Tuesday’s polling in the third round of multi-phase national elections has crucial seats up for grabs in states including Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Tuesday’s polling in the third round of multi-phase national elections has crucial seats up for grabs in states including Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. World 07 May, 2024
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people... Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday. Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday. World 06 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.
