Canada's Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister Canada's Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister Canada is a major exporter of oil and natural gas to the U.S., which also relies on its northern neighbor for steel, aluminum and automobiles. Canada is a major exporter of oil and natural gas to the U.S., which also relies on its northern neighbor for steel, aluminum and automobiles. World 07 Jan, 2025
Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have formally applied to become members and a few others have expressed interest. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have formally applied to become members and a few others have expressed interest. World 07 Jan, 2025
Updated: Strong earthquake kills at least 126 people in western China near Mount Everest Updated: Strong earthquake kills at least 126 people in western China near Mount... The quake woke up residents in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu — about 230 kilometers (140 miles) from the epicenter — and sent them running into the streets. The quake woke up residents in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu — about 230 kilometers (140 miles) from the epicenter — and sent them running into the streets. World 07 Jan, 2025
North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote... North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations. North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations. World 07 Jan, 2025
Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. World 07 Jan, 2025
Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. World 07 Jan, 2025
German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his... The vice chancellor and economy minister, Robert Habeck, also warned Musk against getting involved in Germany's politics. The vice chancellor and economy minister, Robert Habeck, also warned Musk against getting involved in Germany's politics. World 06 Jan, 2025
Russia claims it captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv's troops say the fight continues Russia claims it captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv's troops say the... Russian forces are trying to close in on Pokrovsk, a key road junction and rail distribution center furnishing supplies to a broad span of the Ukrainian front line. Russian forces are trying to close in on Pokrovsk, a key road junction and rail distribution center furnishing supplies to a broad span of the Ukrainian front line. World 06 Jan, 2025
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies Krishna Das Prabhu, 39, faces sedition charges after he led huge rallies in the southeastern city of Chattogram. Krishna Das Prabhu, 39, faces sedition charges after he led huge rallies in the southeastern city of Chattogram. World 02 Jan, 2025
At least 10 people, including 2 children killed in a shooting rampage in Montenegro At least 10 people, including 2 children killed in a shooting rampage in Montenegro At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded on Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said. The shooter was on the run. At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded on Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said. The shooter was on the run. World 02 Jan, 2025
Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired Moscow can still send gas to Hungary, as well as non-EU states Turkey and Serbia, through the TurkStream pipeline across the Black Sea. Moscow can still send gas to Hungary, as well as non-EU states Turkey and Serbia, through the TurkStream pipeline across the Black Sea. World 01 Jan, 2025
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. World 01 Jan, 2025
South Korea plane crash is the deadliest in a year marked by several fatal aviation accidents South Korea plane crash is the deadliest in a year marked by several fatal aviation... South Korea's worst aviation disaster in decades also was the year's deadliest plane crash worldwide, and time is running out on 2024. South Korea's worst aviation disaster in decades also was the year's deadliest plane crash worldwide, and time is running out on 2024. World 31 Dec, 2024
The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges American Samoa will be among the last to welcome 2025, a full 24 hours after New Zealand. American Samoa will be among the last to welcome 2025, a full 24 hours after New Zealand. World 31 Dec, 2024
Thousands march in Bangladesh calling for the ousted prime minister's prosecution Thousands march in Bangladesh calling for the ousted prime minister's prosecution Hasina’s Awami League had ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, since 2009. Hasina’s Awami League had ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, since 2009. World 31 Dec, 2024
Biden announces nearly $2.5B more in military aid for Ukraine Biden announces nearly $2.5B more in military aid for Ukraine Biden said all longer-term USAI funds have now been spent and pledged to use all the remaining drawdown money before leaving office. Biden said all longer-term USAI funds have now been spent and pledged to use all the remaining drawdown money before leaving office. World 30 Dec, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office North Korea's Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. World 30 Dec, 2024
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. World 30 Dec, 2024
Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia Some front-line commanders said conditions are tough, morale is low and troops are questioning command decisions, even the very purpose of occupying Kursk. Some front-line commanders said conditions are tough, morale is low and troops are questioning command decisions, even the very purpose of occupying Kursk. World 29 Dec, 2024
At least 177 killed in South Korea airport plane fire At least 177 killed in South Korea airport plane fire A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy. A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy. World 29 Dec, 2024
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.
