Ukraine says its troops have pushed back Russian advance in eastern city Ukraine said it had recaptured a chunk of the factory city of Sievierodonetsk, the focus of a Russian offensive to take the eastern Donbas region, and could hold it for up to two weeks as fighting raged on Saturday. World 04 Jun, 2022
Syrians in desperate need of aid hit hard by Ukraine fallout Umm Khaled hardly leaves the tent where she lives in northwest Syria, and she says she doesn't pay attention to the news. But she knows one reason why it is getting harder and harder to feed herself and her children: Ukraine. World 08 May, 2022
As Beijing outbreak persists, China hits back at 'zero COVID' doubters Residents of Beijing fretted on Friday over dozens of new COVID-19 cases reported daily and over the possibility of more restrictions on movements as China's leaders threatened action against critics of their zero-COVID policy. World 06 May, 2022
Women in the informal economy: Recognise their contribution The informal sector refers to unregistered enterprises. Globally, two billion people aged 15 years and above work in the informal economy, representing 61.2 percent of global employment. Opinion 06 May, 2022
Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase World 15 Apr, 2022
Shanghai vows punishment for COVID lockdown violators as cases hit 25,000 The Chinese commercial capital of Shanghai warned on Wednesday that anyone who violates COVID-19 lockdown rules will be dealt with strictly, while also rallying citizens to defend their city as its tally of new cases rebounded to more than 25,000. World 13 Apr, 2022
Russia faces growing outrage amid new evidence of atrocities Russia faces growing outrage amid new evidence of atrocities World 04 Apr, 2022
China sees resurgence of COVID-19 cases, Shanghai prompts lockdown for testing A surge in COVID-19 cases in China's popular metropolis Shanghai has prompted a two-stage lockdown, shutting vehicular as well as people's movements in the 'locked' region to control the virus. World 28 Mar, 2022
Yemen rebels strike oil depot in Saudi city hosting F1 race Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot on Friday in the Saudi city of Jiddah ahead of a Formula One race in the kingdom. It was the rebels' highest-profile assault yet, though Saudi authorities pledged the upcoming grand prix would go on as scheduled. World 26 Mar, 2022
IFC joins Nepse to ring bell for gender equality 2nd year in row For the second consecutive year, International Finance Corporation (IFC) joined the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality,’ an annual global event that highlights how the private sector can spur women’s participation in the global economy and promote sustainable development. Business 23 Mar, 2022
'We had to abandon (expansion) plan due to the pandemic' With the aim to excel in safety, Himalaya Airlines — a Nepal-China joint venture — has become the first airline in the country to successfully achieve ISO 9001-2015 QMS certification. Business 09 Mar, 2022
Ukrainian refugees near 1.5 million as Russian assault enters 11th day The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine was expected to reach 1.5 million on Sunday as Russia continued its attack 11 days after invading Ukraine and Kyiv pressed for further Western help, including more sanctions and weapons. World 06 Mar, 2022
