As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power... With that level of power, what Putin will do with his next term is a daunting question at home and abroad. With that level of power, what Putin will do with his next term is a daunting question at home and abroad. World 05 May, 2024
China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global... Xi started Sunday in France, whose president wants Europe to have more economic and strategic independence from other world powers. Xi started Sunday in France, whose president wants Europe to have more economic and strategic independence from other world powers. World 05 May, 2024
Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv... The footage shows Chasiv Yar — set amid green fields and woodland — pounded into an apocalyptic vista. The footage shows Chasiv Yar — set amid green fields and woodland — pounded into an apocalyptic vista. World 03 May, 2024
President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not... The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer. The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer. World 03 May, 2024
15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge 15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said. A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said. World 03 May, 2024
China highway collapse kills 36 people; sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope China highway collapse kills 36 people; sends more than 20 cars down a steep slope A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in a mountainous area in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. World 02 May, 2024
Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has hailed the Moscow exhibition as a “brilliant idea.” Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has hailed the Moscow exhibition as a “brilliant idea.” World 01 May, 2024
The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. World 30 Apr, 2024
A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane A 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a... Russians have been advancing in the area, pounding Kyiv's depleted, ammunition-deprived forces with artillery, drones and bombs. Russians have been advancing in the area, pounding Kyiv's depleted, ammunition-deprived forces with artillery, drones and bombs. World 30 Apr, 2024
What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israeli officials worried What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israeli officials worried Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war. World 30 Apr, 2024
China's Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in Ukraine China's Xi to visit France, Serbia, Hungary as Beijing appears to seek a larger... The visits will be closely watched in Washington for any signs of diminishing support for key US foreign policy goals. The visits will be closely watched in Washington for any signs of diminishing support for key US foreign policy goals. World 29 Apr, 2024
Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts... Israeli officials appeared increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders, as international pressure mounts over the war in Gaza. Airstrikes overnight into Monday killed 22 people in a southern city, according to hospital records. Israeli officials appeared increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders, as international pressure mounts over the war in Gaza. Airstrikes overnight into Monday killed 22 people in a southern city, according to hospital records. World 29 Apr, 2024
A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan. The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan. World 28 Apr, 2024
A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is unclear A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is... Security was tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia on Sunday, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers, wounded others and damaged nearby houses. Security was tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia on Sunday, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers, wounded others and damaged nearby houses. World 28 Apr, 2024
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package Senior US officials have described dire battlefield conditions in Ukraine, as troops run low on munitions and Russian forces make gains. Senior US officials have described dire battlefield conditions in Ukraine, as troops run low on munitions and Russian forces make gains. World 26 Apr, 2024
India votes in second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as front-runner India votes in second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as... Hindus make up 80% of India's 1.4 billion people, while Muslims account for 14% and Christians and Sikhs 2% each. Hindus make up 80% of India's 1.4 billion people, while Muslims account for 14% and Christians and Sikhs 2% each. World 26 Apr, 2024
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned These are the countries where TikTok is already banned TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world. TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world. World 26 Apr, 2024
Ferrying voting machines to mountains and tropical areas in Indian elections is a Herculean task Ferrying voting machines to mountains and tropical areas in Indian elections is a... The party symbols range from a lotus to a hand, bow, arrow, pressure cooker, hammer, sickle, kettle, balloon, and torch. The party symbols range from a lotus to a hand, bow, arrow, pressure cooker, hammer, sickle, kettle, balloon, and torch. World 25 Apr, 2024
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left For World Malaria Day on Thursday, here is what you need to know about the situation in Africa: For World Malaria Day on Thursday, here is what you need to know about the situation in Africa: World 25 Apr, 2024
More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another... A big, new package of US military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning will still be a long slog. A big, new package of US military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning will still be a long slog. World 24 Apr, 2024
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.
Nepal Koshi Province Police launches awareness programme against substance abuse Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has said the collaborative efforts among the three-tier government are needed to combat drug abuse.
Business NEPSE rises by 17.28 points on Wednesday The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rebounded on Wednesday, gaining 17.28 points (0.63%) to close at 2,736.48, following consecutive days of decline.
Kathmandu Kathmandu DAO urges dignified and civilized Holi celebrations The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has urged everyone to celebrate the Holi festival in a dignified and civilized manner, emphasizing the need to maintain public order and social harmony.
