Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in... Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. World 20 Feb, 2026
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. World 19 Feb, 2026
Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. World 18 Feb, 2026
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4... Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” World 17 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. World 17 Feb, 2026
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. World 16 Feb, 2026
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. World 15 Feb, 2026
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. World 15 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024... The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. World 13 Feb, 2026
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. World 12 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted... Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil. Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil. World 12 Feb, 2026
A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. World 10 Feb, 2026
Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11 attacks Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11... Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. World 09 Feb, 2026
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy... If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. World 08 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” World 05 Feb, 2026
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. World 04 Feb, 2026
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its... China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, World 02 Feb, 2026
Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants... Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. World 01 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in... International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. World 30 Jan, 2026
Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, World 30 Jan, 2026
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
