Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. World 03 Dec, 2025
More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue... In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. World 02 Dec, 2025
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. World 02 Dec, 2025
Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. World 01 Dec, 2025
Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty... A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. World 01 Dec, 2025
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. World 30 Nov, 2025
Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri... Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. World 30 Nov, 2025
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. World 28 Nov, 2025
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers'... The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. World 28 Nov, 2025
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” World 27 Nov, 2025
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. World 27 Nov, 2025
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. World 26 Nov, 2025
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later... The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. World 25 Nov, 2025
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's... South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, World 24 Nov, 2025
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some... Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. World 24 Nov, 2025
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. World 23 Nov, 2025
Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host... South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. World 21 Nov, 2025
What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process. Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process. World 19 Nov, 2025
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain momentum Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain... Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z World 18 Nov, 2025
Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said. Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said. World 17 Nov, 2025
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Environment Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.
Business CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday.
World The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say 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.
Business Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning.
Business AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion.
Sports Surya Nepal Eastern Open tees off in Dharan The second tournament of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, the Surya Nepal Eastern Open, is beginning today at the Dharan Golf Club, one of the premier golfing venues in Koshi Province.
Business Gold, silver prices hit fresh records Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing by Rs 1,500 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 278,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Opinion SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually cast a spell on all the Nepalis...
