Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth... Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. World 11 Jan, 2026
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. World 11 Jan, 2026
Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. World 08 Jan, 2026
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's... On Wednesday, the U.S. said it seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one flagged to Russia in the North Atlantic. On Wednesday, the U.S. said it seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one flagged to Russia in the North Atlantic. World 08 Jan, 2026
These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving The Trump administration says it's going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the United Nations. The Trump administration says it's going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the United Nations. World 08 Jan, 2026
Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro On Saturday, Trump said the ailing Cuban economy will be further battered by Maduro’s ouster. On Saturday, Trump said the ailing Cuban economy will be further battered by Maduro’s ouster. World 06 Jan, 2026
What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its... Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. World 05 Jan, 2026
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking... Maduro’s lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state. Maduro’s lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state. World 05 Jan, 2026
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US... Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed. Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed. World 04 Jan, 2026
After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn... Opened in the early 1990s, the Metropolitan Detention Center, or MDC Brooklyn, currently houses about 1,300 inmates. Opened in the early 1990s, the Metropolitan Detention Center, or MDC Brooklyn, currently houses about 1,300 inmates. World 04 Jan, 2026
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of... The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. World 03 Jan, 2026
Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time... The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die. The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die. World 02 Jan, 2026
A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. World 02 Jan, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid... Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram. Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram. World 01 Jan, 2026
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened... In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop. In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop. World 01 Jan, 2026
'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration 'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's... Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday. Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday. World 01 Jan, 2026
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation's most baffling mysteries.Despite... KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace,... World 31 Dec, 2025
Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. World 31 Dec, 2025
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting. Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting. World 30 Dec, 2025
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. World 30 Dec, 2025
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.
