Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11 attacks Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11... Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. World 09 Feb, 2026
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy... If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. World 08 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” World 05 Feb, 2026
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. World 04 Feb, 2026
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its... China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, World 02 Feb, 2026
Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants... Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. World 01 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in... International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. World 30 Jan, 2026
Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, World 30 Jan, 2026
Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report... The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, World 29 Jan, 2026
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. World 29 Jan, 2026
Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. World 28 Jan, 2026
India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. World 27 Jan, 2026
Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 25 Jan, 2026
Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. World 22 Jan, 2026
Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. World 21 Jan, 2026
What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. World 20 Jan, 2026
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough? Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it... Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” World 19 Jan, 2026
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. World 19 Jan, 2026
Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens... The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. World 19 Jan, 2026
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over... The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. World 18 Jan, 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.
