A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. World 02 Jan, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid... Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram. Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram. World 01 Jan, 2026
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened... In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop. In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop. World 01 Jan, 2026
'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration 'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's... Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday. Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday. World 01 Jan, 2026
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation's most baffling mysteries.Despite... KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace,... World 31 Dec, 2025
Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. World 31 Dec, 2025
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting. Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting. World 30 Dec, 2025
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. World 30 Dec, 2025
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role... The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand. The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand. World 29 Dec, 2025
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with... Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict. Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict. World 29 Dec, 2025
Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is... Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January. Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January. World 28 Dec, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. World 28 Dec, 2025
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s. South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s. World 26 Dec, 2025
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance... Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. World 26 Dec, 2025
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the... The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. World 26 Dec, 2025
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at... Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. World 26 Dec, 2025
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial... Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. World 25 Dec, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. World 24 Dec, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. World 24 Dec, 2025
Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. World 24 Dec, 2025
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.
