Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately' Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective... The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. World 06 Mar, 2026
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel... Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, World 05 Mar, 2026
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. World 04 Mar, 2026
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. World 03 Mar, 2026
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up... ​​​​​​​Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. ​​​​​​​Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. World 03 Mar, 2026
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's... Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. World 02 Mar, 2026
War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back Iran’s proxies were a chief concern for American and Israeli officials before they moved ahead with strikes over the weekend. Iran’s proxies were a chief concern for American and Israeli officials before they moved ahead with strikes over the weekend. World 02 Mar, 2026
What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran The fighting disrupted air travel in the region, with global repercussions. The fighting disrupted air travel in the region, with global repercussions. World 01 Mar, 2026
Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel in widening war Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel... The New York Times earlier reported about the CIA’s efforts ahead of the Israeli-U.S. strikes. The New York Times earlier reported about the CIA’s efforts ahead of the Israeli-U.S. strikes. World 01 Mar, 2026
At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's... At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. World 01 Mar, 2026
Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. World 01 Mar, 2026
Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of... Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. World 27 Feb, 2026
Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. World 26 Feb, 2026
Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. World 24 Feb, 2026
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan... The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. World 23 Feb, 2026
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push... While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. World 22 Feb, 2026
Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. World 20 Feb, 2026
Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in... Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. World 20 Feb, 2026
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. World 19 Feb, 2026
Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. World 18 Feb, 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.