Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their... Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. World 16 Jan, 2026
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump... At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. World 15 Jan, 2026
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over... Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” World 15 Jan, 2026
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over... The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. World 15 Jan, 2026
The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571,... The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. World 14 Jan, 2026
Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the... Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. World 13 Jan, 2026
How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. World 12 Jan, 2026
Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. World 11 Jan, 2026
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
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.
