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
Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
Dissemination Event of Nepal's First Young Women-Led CEDAW Shadow Report Yuwalaya, in collaboration with Plan International Nepal, takes a historic step in amplifying the voices of young women. Kathmandu 04 Feb, 2025
State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide The U.S. provides more foreign aid globally than any other country, budgeting about $60 billion in 2023, or about 1% of the U.S. budget. World 26 Jan, 2025
Nepali Embassy in Bangkok warns against traveling on tourist visas for work The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok has issued a notice urging Nepali citizens to refrain from traveling to countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand on tourist or visit visas under the pretext of lucrative job offers. Nepal 18 Jan, 2025
Sexual and gender minorities trapped, abused and ignored by Nepal Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) and LGBTIQA+ continue to face criminalisation in 64 countries around the world. 12 countries have the death penalty for same-sex relationships. Nepal 25 Dec, 2024
MoFA issues travel advisory for visitors to Myanmar and Thailand The government has issued a travel advisory for Nepali citizens planning to travel to Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Kathmandu 23 Dec, 2024
Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu Earthquakes are normal for the South Pacific nation made up of 80 islands and home to 330,000 people, but Tuesday’s terrifying shake was like nothing residents had felt before. World 19 Dec, 2024
'Proposed MoU to expand job opportunities in Malaysia' The proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) will create numerous opportunities for Nepali foreign job-seekers in Malaysia, according to Malaysian Chargé d' affaires a.i. Mohd Firdaus Azman. Business 12 Dec, 2024
Passport application services to fully resume within 1-2 weeks: Department of Passport The Department of Passports has announced that the full services of the passport application system are expected to resume within the next 1-2 weeks. Kathmandu 25 Nov, 2024
Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. World 19 Nov, 2024
Minister Dr Rana directs ensuring safety of Nepalis in Lebanon, Israel Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has instructed the Nepalese embassies in Israel and Lebanon to closely monitor the situation of Nepalis there amid increasing concerns about their safety. Nepal 07 Oct, 2024
