Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass. The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass. World 18 Apr, 2026
Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8 Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8 A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. World 17 Apr, 2026
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. World 17 Apr, 2026
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes. Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes. World 16 Apr, 2026
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend." When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend." World 15 Apr, 2026
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said. Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said. World 15 Apr, 2026
Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain... Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home, Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home, World 14 Apr, 2026
Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah. World 14 Apr, 2026
US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the... Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days. World 13 Apr, 2026
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without... Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment." Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment." World 12 Apr, 2026
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently. Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently. World 10 Apr, 2026
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing For some travelers, it’s not just the cost — it’s the uncertainty that’s changing how they're planning trips. For some travelers, it’s not just the cost — it’s the uncertainty that’s changing how they're planning trips. World 09 Apr, 2026
Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance... Afterward, he issued an all-caps comment on social media suggesting he remained aggrieved. Afterward, he issued an all-caps comment on social media suggesting he remained aggrieved. World 09 Apr, 2026
US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. World 08 Apr, 2026
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles and four drones launched by Iran. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles and four drones launched by Iran. World 07 Apr, 2026
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions One of the biggest concerns is the impact the war will have on global hunger. One of the biggest concerns is the impact the war will have on global hunger. World 05 Apr, 2026
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned... Afghanistan lies in a highly seismically active part of the world, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths in recent years. Afghanistan lies in a highly seismically active part of the world, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths in recent years. World 05 Apr, 2026
Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge Meanwhile, more than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran since the war began. Meanwhile, more than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran since the war began. World 05 Apr, 2026
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province. Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province. World 03 Apr, 2026
Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after... It remains unclear who is representing Pakistan and Afghanistan in the latest negotiations in China. It remains unclear who is representing Pakistan and Afghanistan in the latest negotiations in China. World 02 Apr, 2026
Videos Desperate Families Demand Action Following Bhotekoshi Floods In Kathmandu's Maitighar Mandala, heartbroken families hold photos of their missing loved ones, their eyes heavy with tears as they plead with the government to expedite search and rescue operations.
Kathmandu The Nepali Congress cannot turn back the clock The latest confrontation inside the Nepali Congress may be dressed up as a dispute over the timing of its National Convention. It is, however, about something considerably larger: whether the party is prepared to accept that its political generation has changed.
Opinion Rebuild the blackboard before the boardroom Two images from the past fortnight refuse to leave me. The first is a head teacher's voice, cracking slightly on the phone, describing the ten minutes he had to get 900 children out of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School before the Trishuli river took it.
Nepal Rs 1.2m recovered from man accused of duping four people over Mauritius jobs Four people who were allegedly duped of Rs 1.2 million on the promise of being sent to Mauritius for foreign employment have recovered their money following an initiative by the District Administration Office, Sarlahi.
Sports DAV Blue win Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup DAV Blue defeated DAV Yellow by 30 runs to win the 8th Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup 2026, bringing the three-week Late Sushil Kedia Memorial Sports Gala to a close on Monday.
Nepal Japan provides $43,175 grant for ginger, timur processing centre in Myagdi Japan has provided a grant of $43,175 (about Rs 6.6 million) to support the construction and renovation of a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi district.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, US Secretary of State Rubio hold phone talks Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the party.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Families await news of missing loved ones A woman with teary eyes holds a photograph of her loved one, missing in the flash floods, as she demands that the government expedite search and rescue efforts at hydropower stations at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Kathmandu Israel provides emergency relief to flood-hit communities in Dhading The Embassy of Israel in Nepal has provided emergency humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the recent floods in Baireni of Galchhi Rural Municipality-6, Dhading.