At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's... At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. World 01 Mar, 2026
Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. World 01 Mar, 2026
Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of... Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. World 27 Feb, 2026
Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. World 26 Feb, 2026
Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. World 24 Feb, 2026
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan... The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. World 23 Feb, 2026
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push... While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. World 22 Feb, 2026
Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. World 20 Feb, 2026
Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in... Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. World 20 Feb, 2026
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. World 19 Feb, 2026
Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. World 18 Feb, 2026
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4... Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” World 17 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. World 17 Feb, 2026
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. World 16 Feb, 2026
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. World 15 Feb, 2026
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. World 15 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024... The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. World 13 Feb, 2026
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. World 12 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted... Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil. Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil. World 12 Feb, 2026
A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. World 10 Feb, 2026
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
