US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security... The decision by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun “is a setback for the whole region,” Austin said after the first day of meetings. The decision by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun “is a setback for the whole region,” Austin said after the first day of meetings. World 20 Nov, 2024
What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean? What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean? Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv’s first use of the weapon inside Russia. Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv’s first use of the weapon inside Russia. World 20 Nov, 2024
Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. World 19 Nov, 2024
1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and resilience 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and... About a fifth of Ukraine’s internationally recognized territory is now controlled by Russia. About a fifth of Ukraine’s internationally recognized territory is now controlled by Russia. World 19 Nov, 2024
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. World 19 Nov, 2024
Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using... Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. World 19 Nov, 2024
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92 Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92 Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92. Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92. World 19 Nov, 2024
Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India Seeking Hasina's extradition could also pose a challenge for India, which has treated her as a trusted friend. Seeking Hasina's extradition could also pose a challenge for India, which has treated her as a trusted friend. World 18 Nov, 2024
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response to the approval that he and his government have been requesting of Biden for more than a year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response to the approval that he and his government have been requesting of Biden for more than a year. World 18 Nov, 2024
Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war As another winter of war approaches, Ukrainian soldiers say they remain resolute. As another winter of war approaches, Ukrainian soldiers say they remain resolute. World 17 Nov, 2024
Russia launches one of the fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure Russia launches one of the fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's... Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. World 17 Nov, 2024
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, according to official election results Friday, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival. The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, according to official election results Friday, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival. World 15 Nov, 2024
The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency Trump’s take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Trump’s take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. World 14 Nov, 2024
Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. World 14 Nov, 2024
1 million migrants, including Nepalis, in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target 1 million migrants, including Nepalis, in the US rely on temporary protections that... The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Nepal's TPS designation for 18 months, from December 25, 2023 to June 24, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Nepal's TPS designation for 18 months, from December 25, 2023 to June 24, 2025. World 14 Nov, 2024
Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says Kyiv officials say that Russia has deployed around 50,000 troops to Kursk in a bid to dislodge the Ukrainians. Kyiv officials say that Russia has deployed around 50,000 troops to Kursk in a bid to dislodge the Ukrainians. World 13 Nov, 2024
Bangladesh asks Interpol for help in arresting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh asks Interpol for help in arresting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 with her close aides and former ministers, ending a 15-year rule. Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 with her close aides and former ministers, ending a 15-year rule. World 13 Nov, 2024
North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia North Korea ratified the treaty through a decree signed Monday by the country's president of state affairs, KCNA said, using one of Kim's titles. North Korea ratified the treaty through a decree signed Monday by the country's president of state affairs, KCNA said, using one of Kim's titles. World 12 Nov, 2024
Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about... Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the “strict” punishment of the perpetrator according to law, in a statement Tuesday evening. Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the “strict” punishment of the perpetrator according to law, in a statement Tuesday evening. World 12 Nov, 2024
Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs and kill 31 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics say Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs and kill 31 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics... The military said the houses contained Hezbollah installations, but the claim could not be independently confirmed. The military said the houses contained Hezbollah installations, but the claim could not be independently confirmed. World 12 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.
