Samoa bans Elton John movie 'Rocketman' due to homosexuality WELLINGTON: The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" because of its depictions of homosexuality. About 97% of people in Samoa identify as Christian and society are generally considered conservative and traditional.... Travel Abroad 11 Jun, 2019
North Korea says ship seizure by US violates spirit of Trump-Kim summit SEOUL: North Korea said on Tuesday the seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States was an illegal act that violated the spirit of a summit pact between the two countries’ leaders, and demanded the return of the vessel without delay. In... Women 14 May, 2019
US seizes North Korean ship amid tense moment in relations WASHINGTON: The US said Thursday that it has seized a North Korean cargo ship that was used to violate international sanctions, a first-of-its-kind enforcement action that comes amid a tense moment in relations between the two countries. The... Women 10 May, 2019
Controversial Asia Pacific Summit begins today The event organisers should tell the people where so much money came from Kathmandu, November 30 The Asia Pacific Summit 2018-Nepal, organised by the controversial South Korea-based Universal Peace Federation and supported by the Government of... Travel 01 Dec, 2018
Asia Pacific Summit: Security beefed up in Kathmandu Valley KATHMANDU: Security in Kathmandu Valley has been strengthened in view of the "Asia Pacific Summit-2018" taking place for the first time in Nepal. The Home Ministry has stated that it has taken all possible measures to keep the security... Horoscopes 30 Nov, 2018
Special security in place for Asia Pacific Summit Kathmandu, November 29 The government today said it had put in place special security measures for State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen as they faced ‘security... Horoscopes 30 Nov, 2018
ADB�s climate vision: No place for �dirty energy� ADB will continue to help its developing member countries achieve their targets under the Paris Agreement on climate change. We will ensure that, as we meet our own climate finance targets, ADB’s lending portfolio has no place for ‘dirty... 29 Oct, 2018
Inter strike two late goals to sink Tottenham Inter's Icardi and Vecino snatch last-gasp 2-1 victory Eriksen's second-half strike had put Spurs in control Barcelona next up for Tottenham, Inter visit PSV MILAN: Inter Milan staged a late smash-and-grab raid as goals by skipper... 19 Sep, 2018
China emerges as second-largest aid donor in South Pacific SYDNEY- China has emerged as the second-largest aid donor in the South Pacific, figures published on Thursday by a think tank show, illustrating its growing influence in a region traditionally dominated by Australia and New Zealand. China's $1.3... Women 08 Aug, 2018
CDP meeting approves Nepal�s call to withhold LDC graduation Kathmandu, March 16 The Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has accepted Nepal’s request to withhold its least developed country (LDC) graduation. CDP is a subsidiary advisory body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).... 17 Mar, 2018
�Baywatch�s� Dwayne Johnson just wants to entertain you LOS ANGELES: In 2000, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was trying to break into Hollywood. He was off to an OK start. The pro-wrestler already had a following, a role in “The Mummy Returns” and high-wattage charm. He also had no acting... Travel Abroad 25 May, 2017
China-led AIIB approves seven new members ahead of new Silk Road summit BEIJING: The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Saturday it had approved seven new members to join the bank, a day before China's biggest diplomatic event of the year kicks off. Leaders from 29 countries will attend... 13 May, 2017
