UN Human Rights Chief Türk welcomes adoption of transitional justice law, calls for victim-centred implementation The adoption of new transitional justice legislation in Nepal marks an important step in the nation’s long journey towards accountability and reconciliation, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Thursday. Nepal 23 Aug, 2024
New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Opinion 20 Aug, 2024
Flooding in Yemen has left 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says A Yemeni official said Wednesday that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. World 08 Aug, 2024
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes ASEAN has been pushing a “five-point consensus” for peace, but the military leadership in Myanmar has so far ignored the plan, raising questions about the bloc’s efficiency and credibility. World 30 Jul, 2024
The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council But this month, with Russia in charge of the Security Council agenda, the animosity was more public, even down to how frosty the formalities were. World 28 Jul, 2024
Flying one to Lankan wonders Sri Lankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, started the operation of direct flights from Colombo to Kathmandu almost three years ago. Lifestyle 27 Jul, 2024
In Indonesia, women ranger teams go on patrol to slow deforestation In Damaran Baru, which borders one of the richest expanses of tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia, many villagers rely on the forest for their livelihoods. World 04 Jun, 2024
China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine Russia-China military ties have strengthened during the war. World 17 May, 2024
UK minister launches new UK-Nepal development portfolio UK Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell visited Nepal on 19-20 February and announced a new development portfolio. Kathmandu 21 Feb, 2024
Facing setbacks against resistance forces, Myanmar's military government activates conscription law Myanmar’s military government on Saturday activated for the first time a decade-old conscription law that makes young men and women subject to at least two years of military service if called up, effective immediately. World 11 Feb, 2024
340 Myanmar troops flee into Bangladesh during fighting with armed ethnic group Officials said the troops that entered had been disarmed and taken to safe places. World 08 Feb, 2024
9 UN Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by Myanmar's military The military leadership in Myanmar has so far ignored the plan, and violence and the humanitarian crisis in the country have been growing at a rapid pace. World 06 Feb, 2024
