Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report... The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, World 29 Jan, 2026
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. World 29 Jan, 2026
Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. World 28 Jan, 2026
India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. World 27 Jan, 2026
Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 25 Jan, 2026
Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. World 22 Jan, 2026
Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. World 21 Jan, 2026
What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. World 20 Jan, 2026
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough? Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it... Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” World 19 Jan, 2026
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. World 19 Jan, 2026
Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens... The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. World 19 Jan, 2026
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over... The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. World 18 Jan, 2026
Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their... Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. World 16 Jan, 2026
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump... At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. World 15 Jan, 2026
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over... Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” World 15 Jan, 2026
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over... The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. World 15 Jan, 2026
The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571,... The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. World 14 Jan, 2026
Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the... Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. World 13 Jan, 2026
How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. World 12 Jan, 2026
Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. World 11 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.
