After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. World 16 Mar, 2026
US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, World 15 Mar, 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. World 15 Mar, 2026
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. World 15 Mar, 2026
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized... Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on... Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. World 12 Mar, 2026
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. World 11 Mar, 2026
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a... The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, World 11 Mar, 2026
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. World 10 Mar, 2026
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the... Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. World 10 Mar, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. World 09 Mar, 2026
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi... Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. World 09 Mar, 2026
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it... The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. World 08 Mar, 2026
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and... All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. World 07 Mar, 2026
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately' Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective... The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. World 06 Mar, 2026
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel... Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, World 05 Mar, 2026
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. World 04 Mar, 2026
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. World 03 Mar, 2026
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up... Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. World 03 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu Two repatriated sacred antiquities handed over to Nepal, US reaffirms heritage partnership Nepal officially received two stolen cultural antiquities repatriated from the United States during a ceremony hosted by the Department of Archaeology on Monday, marking another milestone in bilateral efforts to protect Nepal's cultural heritage.
Nepal Nepal, Cambodia step up cooperation against human trafficking and online scam networks Nepal and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation against human trafficking, cybercrime and online scam operations during a high-level bilateral meeting in Phnom Penh on Monday.
Kathmandu Security Printing Centre to print more national documents as govt eyes self-reliance Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said the government is moving to develop the Security Printing Centre into a self-sufficient, professional and result-oriented institution, with a budget of Rs 220 million allocated for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27.
Business NEPSE slides nearly 1% as daily turnover drops to Rs 3.55 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 26.29 points (0.99 percent) on Monday to close at 2,627.11, as losses spread across all sectoral indices on the first trading day of the week.
Nepal Nepali diaspora gather in Germany to boost innovation and investment links with Nepal The second annual Nepali Roots Summit concluded in Munich, Germany, bringing together over 100 Nepali researchers, technology executives, engineers, entrepreneurs and community leaders to discuss ways to strengthen leadership, innovation and cross-border collaboration with Nepal.
Kathmandu Education officer arrested over public indecency allegation Police have arrested a government education officer after a woman accused him of exposing himself in a public place in Lalitpur, following the circulation of a video on social media.
Nepal Indian national arrested with over 102 kg of marijuana in Parsa Parsa Police have arrested an Indian citizen in possession of 102.636 kilograms of marijuana during a special operation in Jagarnathpur Rural Municipality.
Nepal Nine local govt launch agriculture credit fund to boost rural lending Nine local governments from Karnali, Sudurpashchim and Bagmati provinces have signed an agreement with the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund (DCGF) to establish a ring-fenced Agriculture Credit Guarantee Fund, a new financing mechanism designed to improve access to formal credit for farmers and agricultural enterprises.
Nepal Heavy security as Birgunj road-widening drive resumes The long-awaited road expansion drive in Birgunj resumed on Monday morning, with bulldozers moving in under heavy police protection to remove houses, shops and commercial structures built within the road's right of way.