Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” World 08 Apr, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. World 08 Apr, 2025
Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. World 07 Apr, 2025
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. World 07 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and... Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. World 06 Apr, 2025
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters World 06 Apr, 2025
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial... South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. World 04 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. World 03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. World 03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000 Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops... The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. World 02 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more... The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. World 01 Apr, 2025
Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. World 31 Mar, 2025
Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. World 31 Mar, 2025
Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating... Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial... A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the... The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. World 29 Mar, 2025
Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok... A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known. A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known. World 28 Mar, 2025
Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the... The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire. The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire. World 27 Mar, 2025
Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. World 26 Mar, 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.