These are the countries where TikTok is already banned TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world. World 26 Apr, 2024
Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted. World 14 Apr, 2024
Russia takes control of a city in eastern Ukraine after Ukrainian troops withdraw White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson called the withdrawal “the cost of Congressional inaction.” World 18 Feb, 2024
PM submits National Security Council's report to President Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', also the Chair of the National Security Council, called on President Ramchandra Paudel today to present the Council's annual report. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2024
Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations? The majority of countries backing South Africa's case are from the Arab world and Africa. World 14 Jan, 2024
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into sea in resumption of weapons launches North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea Monday in a resumption of its high-profile weapons testing activities, its neighbors said, as the North vows strong responses against U.S. and South Korean moves to boost their nuclear deterrence plans. World 18 Dec, 2023
PM Dahal, US senior national security official meet Senior director at the National Security Council for South Asia and ‘special assistant to the assistant to the president for national security affairs,’ National Security Council, Washington, Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. Nepal 07 Dec, 2023
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100. World 30 Nov, 2023
As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won't attend climate talks The White House has said it is sending a climate team, including Special Envoy John Kerry, climate adviser Ali Zaidi and clean energy adviser John Podesta. World 28 Nov, 2023
Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza, the White House said Thursday, as President Joe Biden pressed Israelis for a multi-day stoppage in the fighting in a bid to negotiate the release of hostages held by the militant group. World 10 Nov, 2023
The White House is working on a strategy to combat Islamophobia Asked if the White House had a credibility issue, Simons, the spokeswoman, said the administration would continue its outreach efforts. World 02 Nov, 2023
Mission impossible? Biden says Mideast leaders must consider a two-state solution after the war ends Biden was expected to face a tight 2024 race in the state even before the war. World 29 Oct, 2023
