Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be... The number of deaths caused by the Maui wildfires stood at 99 Monday, a figure that is likely to increase as search crews comb neighborhoods where flames moved as fast as a mile a minute. The number of deaths caused by the Maui wildfires stood at 99 Monday, a figure that is likely to increase as search crews comb neighborhoods where flames moved as fast as a mile a minute. World 15 Aug, 2023
Niger's coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason' Niger's coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum... If convicted, Bazoum could face the death penalty, according to Niger’s penal code. If convicted, Bazoum could face the death penalty, according to Niger’s penal code. World 14 Aug, 2023
Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 33 dead Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving... Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 33 people dead and many others trapped, officials told local media on Monday. Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 33 people dead and many others trapped, officials told local media on Monday. World 14 Aug, 2023
Pakistan's caretaker prime minister sworn in as people celebrate Independence Day Pakistan's caretaker prime minister sworn in as people celebrate Independence... Pakistan gained independence when the departing British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947. Pakistan gained independence when the departing British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947. World 14 Aug, 2023
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves more than 30 people missing, rescue official says Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves more than 30 people missing, rescue official... A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar left more than 30 people missing, and a search and rescue operation was underway on Monday, a rescue official said. A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar left more than 30 people missing, and a search and rescue operation was underway on Monday, a rescue official said. World 14 Aug, 2023
Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 16 dead Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving... Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 16 people dead and many others trapped, officials said Monday. Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 16 people dead and many others trapped, officials said Monday. World 14 Aug, 2023
Record-breaking summit of K2 dogged by allegations that Western climbers left Pakistani man to die Record-breaking summit of K2 dogged by allegations that Western climbers left... The accusations surrounding events on July 27 on K2, the world's second-highest peak, overshadowed a record established by Norwegian climber Kristin Harila and her Sherpa guide, Tenjin. The accusations surrounding events on July 27 on K2, the world's second-highest peak, overshadowed a record established by Norwegian climber Kristin Harila and her Sherpa guide, Tenjin. World 13 Aug, 2023
Polish government plans referendum asking if voters want 'thousands of illegal immigrants' Polish government plans referendum asking if voters want 'thousands of illegal... Poland’s ruling party wants to ask voters in a referendum whether they support accepting “thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa” as part of a European Union relocation plan, the prime minister said Sunday, as his conservative party seeks to hold onto power in an October parliamentary election. Poland’s ruling party wants to ask voters in a referendum whether they support accepting “thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa” as part of a European Union relocation plan, the prime minister said Sunday, as his conservative party seeks to hold onto power in an October parliamentary election. World 13 Aug, 2023
India's Modi appeals for peace in Manipur, months after ethnic clashes erupted in the state India's Modi appeals for peace in Manipur, months after ethnic clashes erupted... Armed mobs torched homes and buildings, killed scores of civilians, looted weapons from police armories and drove tens of thousands from their homes. Armed mobs torched homes and buildings, killed scores of civilians, looted weapons from police armories and drove tens of thousands from their homes. World 11 Aug, 2023
India moves to replace British colonial-era sedition law with its own version India moves to replace British colonial-era sedition law with its own version India’s government proposed legislation Friday in Parliament that seeks to replace a British colonial-era sedition law with its own version. India’s government proposed legislation Friday in Parliament that seeks to replace a British colonial-era sedition law with its own version. World 11 Aug, 2023
Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh sparks alarm after 364 people die this year and infections rise Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh sparks alarm after 364 people die this year and... Bangladesh is struggling to deal with higher casualties and infections from dengue this year, with officials warning that the death toll this month could break records. Bangladesh is struggling to deal with higher casualties and infections from dengue this year, with officials warning that the death toll this month could break records. World 11 Aug, 2023
Maui residents had little warning before flames overtook town. At least 53 people died. Maui residents had little warning before flames overtook town. At least 53 people... A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll rose to at least 53 and survivors told harrowing tales of narrow escapes with only the clothes on their backs. A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll rose to at least 53 and survivors told harrowing tales of narrow escapes with only the clothes on their backs. World 11 Aug, 2023
Russia's military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians Russia's military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate... Ukrainian authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation Thursday of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the eastern Kharkiv region Ukrainian authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation Thursday of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the eastern Kharkiv region World 10 Aug, 2023
Explosion at Moscow area factory adds to Russian jitters as officials blame Ukraine for drone attack Explosion at Moscow area factory adds to Russian jitters as officials blame Ukraine... The Moscow-appointed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozzhayev, said the smoke came from a “fleet training exercise” and urged local residents not to worry. The Moscow-appointed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozzhayev, said the smoke came from a “fleet training exercise” and urged local residents not to worry. World 09 Aug, 2023
India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemns the Modi government over violence in Manipur India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemns the Modi government over... India’s top opposition leader unleashed a strong condemnation Wednesday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its failure to control bloodshed in a remote northeastern state that he said has been divided. India’s top opposition leader unleashed a strong condemnation Wednesday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its failure to control bloodshed in a remote northeastern state that he said has been divided. World 09 Aug, 2023
Belarus begins military drills near its border with Poland and Lithuania as tensions heighten Belarus begins military drills near its border with Poland and Lithuania as tensions... Belarus began military exercises Monday near its border with Poland and Lithuania Belarus began military exercises Monday near its border with Poland and Lithuania World 08 Aug, 2023
Elon Musk says he may need surgery before proposed 'cage match' with Mark Zuckerberg Elon Musk says he may need surgery before proposed 'cage match' with Mark... Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg. Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg. World 08 Aug, 2023
Engineers partially restore rail service after train derailed in southern Pakistan, killing 30 Engineers partially restore rail service after train derailed in southern Pakistan,... Authorities in southern Pakistan partially restored passenger rail service on Monday after a passenger train derailed, killing at least 30 people, officials said, as funerals began for the victims. Authorities in southern Pakistan partially restored passenger rail service on Monday after a passenger train derailed, killing at least 30 people, officials said, as funerals began for the victims. World 07 Aug, 2023
Rahul Gandhi, Indian opposition leader, reinstated as lawmaker days after top court's order Rahul Gandhi, Indian opposition leader, reinstated as lawmaker days after top... India’s Parliament on Monday reinstated top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker three days after the country’s top court halted his criminal defamation conviction for mocking the prime minister’s surname. India’s Parliament on Monday reinstated top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker three days after the country’s top court halted his criminal defamation conviction for mocking the prime minister’s surname. World 07 Aug, 2023
India's Modi faces a no-confidence vote over silence on ethnic violence tearing at remote Manipur India's Modi faces a no-confidence vote over silence on ethnic violence tearing... His social media accounts suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching high-speed trains and rubbing shoulders with foreign leaders as a powerhouse on the global stage and the face of an ascendant India. His social media accounts suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching high-speed trains and rubbing shoulders with foreign leaders as a powerhouse on the global stage and the face of an ascendant India. World 07 Aug, 2023
Kathmandu A Room of One's Own- Creative Writing Workshop for Queer Youth 16 aspiring queer writers attended A Room of One’s Own - a day-long creative writing workshop organized by United Nations Nepal and Katha Satha today.
Nepal Fire survivors of Mahaottari awaiting relief As many as 150 fire affected families of Muslim settlement in Matihani-6 are awaiting relief. They are surviving a helpless state of life in absence of immediate relief.
Environment Partly cloudy in hilly region; weather likely to remain clear in remaining regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and fair in remaining parts of the country.
Nepal "It is too late for Transitional Justice" "It is too late for transitional justice to be delivered to conflict victims," said Nirajan Thapaliya, Amnesty International's Nepal Director, to The Himalayan Times after releasing the Amnesty International’s Report in Nepal on Wednesday in Kathmandu.
Business Indian customs clears barrier to Nepali tea after five days Under the previous provision, a test pass report for tea quality remained effective for 15 days.
Kathmandu Bagmati province assembly meeting prorogued tonight Chief of Bagmati Province, Yadav Chandra Sharma, has prorogued the ongoing session of the Bagmati Provincial Assembly from midnight tonight.
Science and Tech China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October.
Sports Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead Arsenal's previous biggest league win over its London rival was 5-1 in 1930.
Kathmandu High court orders suspension of CEO selection for Tourism Board The Patan High Court has ordered the government to halt the process of selecting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board.