Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. World 21 Apr, 2025
The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people. Opinion 01 Apr, 2025
Facing the climate crisis "Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
IGP Thapa assumes office following appointment Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deepak Thapa assumed office this afternoon. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers rue uncracked glass ceiling Lawmakers lambasted the government for prejudice and discrimination today, following the appointment of the secretary of the health ministry and its attitude towards women leadership. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers and netizens accuse health minister of discrimination While the government on Thursday decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population following a meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 5, lawmakers and netizens have accused the health minister of discrimination and favouring Devkota. Nepal 07 Mar, 2025
How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy If Trump's history with Russia appears to have contributed to his worldview of the current conflict, so too has his past with Ukraine. World 04 Mar, 2025
Australian Matt Rose appointed as head coach of Nepali men's National football team The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Australian Matt Rose as the head coach of the Nepali Men's National Football Team. Sports 02 Mar, 2025
Purnima Shrestha appointed Goodwill Ambassador for 75th anniversary of Annapurna's first ascent The French Embassy has announced the appointment of Purnima Shrestha as Goodwill Ambassador in celebration of the upcoming 75th anniversary of the historic first ascent of Annapurna. Nepal 28 Feb, 2025
First National Conference of Local Youth Councils: Demand for 40% Youth Participation in Politics The conference concluded with a commitment to take concrete steps toward youth empowerment and meaningful participation in all spheres of society. Kathmandu 21 Feb, 2025
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” World 19 Feb, 2025
Locally elected politicians: They should be more responsive and accessible How are politicians in Nepal responsive to the ideas of the citizens? How easy is it for citizens to come up with ideas and approach their representatives either at local and national levels and pitch their propositions? Nepal 18 Feb, 2025
