Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty... A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. World 01 Dec, 2025
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. World 30 Nov, 2025
Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri... Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. World 30 Nov, 2025
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. World 28 Nov, 2025
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers'... The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. World 28 Nov, 2025
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” World 27 Nov, 2025
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. World 27 Nov, 2025
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. World 26 Nov, 2025
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later... The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. World 25 Nov, 2025
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's... South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, World 24 Nov, 2025
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some... Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. World 24 Nov, 2025
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. World 23 Nov, 2025
Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host... South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. World 21 Nov, 2025
What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process. Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process. World 19 Nov, 2025
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain momentum Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain... Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z World 18 Nov, 2025
Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said. Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said. World 17 Nov, 2025
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa... Overall, U.S. campuses saw a 1% decrease in international enrollment this fall compared with last year, according to a survey from the Institute of International Education. Overall, U.S. campuses saw a 1% decrease in international enrollment this fall compared with last year, according to a survey from the Institute of International Education. World 17 Nov, 2025
Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising crackdown Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising... Bangladesh's politics under Yunus has remained at a crossroads with limited signs of stability. Bangladesh's politics under Yunus has remained at a crossroads with limited signs of stability. World 17 Nov, 2025
Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African... Ramaphosa added that the U.S. is “giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world.” Ramaphosa added that the U.S. is “giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world.” World 13 Nov, 2025
Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat. The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat. World 12 Nov, 2025
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
