Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in... Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. World 18 Feb, 2025
Defiant Canadians mark their flag's anniversary as Trump hopes to make their country a state Defiant Canadians mark their flag's anniversary as Trump hopes to make their country... Canada's current maple leaf flag, with the ensign of the United Kingdom removed, officially appeared on Feb. 15, 1965. Canada's current maple leaf flag, with the ensign of the United Kingdom removed, officially appeared on Feb. 15, 1965. World 16 Feb, 2025
Russia claims capture of another village in eastern Ukraine Russia claims capture of another village in eastern Ukraine Russia seeks to take control of all parts of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk, which together make up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial region. Russia seeks to take control of all parts of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk, which together make up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial region. World 16 Feb, 2025
Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. World 16 Feb, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. World 16 Feb, 2025
UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. World 13 Feb, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners,... Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits... Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday World 12 Feb, 2025
Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan... South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. World 11 Feb, 2025
A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. World 11 Feb, 2025
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced,... Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS. Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS. World 10 Feb, 2025
Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. World 10 Feb, 2025
Third judge blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally Third judge blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in... The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or “right of the soil” — is applied. The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or “right of the soil” — is applied. World 10 Feb, 2025
High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic... Major world leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected as tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry. Major world leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected as tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry. World 10 Feb, 2025
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does Trump said Zelenskyy should have made a deal with Putin to avoid war, adding he wouldn’t have allowed the conflict to start if he had been in office. Trump said Zelenskyy should have made a deal with Putin to avoid war, adding he wouldn’t have allowed the conflict to start if he had been in office. World 09 Feb, 2025
Modi's party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27 years Modi's party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27... The BJP was voted out of power in Delhi in 1998 by the Congress party, which ran the government for 15 years. The BJP was voted out of power in Delhi in 1998 by the Congress party, which ran the government for 15 years. World 09 Feb, 2025
Democratic senators protest after they say Trump gives Musk's staff access to classified info Democratic senators protest after they say Trump gives Musk's staff access to... Such information would be highly valuable to the spy agencies of Russia, China, Iran and other nations, and its loss could put lives at risk while undermining efforts to prevent terrorism and other threats to the U.S., the senators wrote. Such information would be highly valuable to the spy agencies of Russia, China, Iran and other nations, and its loss could put lives at risk while undermining efforts to prevent terrorism and other threats to the U.S., the senators wrote. World 06 Feb, 2025
From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact... In 2024 alone, the agency transferred some $45 million to the U.N. World Food Program, mostly to assist Venezuelans. In 2024 alone, the agency transferred some $45 million to the U.N. World Food Program, mostly to assist Venezuelans. World 06 Feb, 2025
Palestinians say Trump's proposal for Gaza violates international law Palestinians say Trump's proposal for Gaza violates international law Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its residents. Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its residents. World 06 Feb, 2025
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
