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
Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US... Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies. Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies. World 01 Apr, 2026
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.