War, inflation and oil cap stocks rebound as yields warn ​​​​​​​Global stocks clung to their gains for the week on Friday but a heady cocktail of rising interest rates, high oil prices and no end to war in Ukraine kept a lid on the rebound as yields sent a warning signal for the economy. Business 18 Mar, 2022
Massive spike in gold price amid Ukraine-Russian tension The per tola price of the valuable yellow metal has seen a massive spike today amid reports of flaring tensions in eastern Europe, as Russia announced military operations against the Ukraine on Thursday. Business 24 Feb, 2022
Russia faces new sanctions after Putin recognises breakaway Ukraine regions The United States and its European allies are set to announce fresh sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, deepening Western fears of a new war in Europe. World 22 Feb, 2022
Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent on Monday, accelerating a crisis the West fears could unleash a major war. World 22 Feb, 2022
Officials offer vaccine reassurance; WHO advises against travel bans The World Health Organization warned countries on Tuesday not to impose blanket travel bans over the new Omicron coronavirus variant as governments and scientists try to determine how much protection current vaccines would offer against the strain. COVID-19 01 Dec, 2021
Hong Kong expands travel curbs on Omicron fears, Australia reports 5 cases Hong Kong expanded a ban on entry for non-residents from several countries as global health authorities raced to curb a potential outbreak of the Omicron virus, while Australia's cabinet will review on Tuesday containment steps after five tested positive. World 30 Nov, 2021
Gold price soars to all-time high of Rs 92,400 per tola KATHMANDU: The price of gold soared to a record high of Rs 92,400 per tola while silver price also saw slight increase in the domestic market on Thursday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold & Silver Dealers' Association (FeNeGoSiDA), the... 09 Jul, 2020
Hong Kong shares fall on US sanctions threat, pandemic worries Hang Seng down 0.6%, flat for the week; H-shares dip 0.4% US Senate passes bill for sanctions over HK autonomy dispute Market on holiday Thurs when global stocks dipped on virus woes HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares slid on Friday after the US... 26 Jun, 2020
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 8.37 million, death toll over 448,500 At least 8,379,095 people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 448,547 have died, a Reuters tally showed. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were... Women 18 Jun, 2020
Local bourse plunges 6.02pc on virus worries Kathmandu, March 10 In contrast to the strong rebound of the global stocks, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index today plunged 6.02 per cent or 86.39 points to 1,349.31 points, leading to suspension of trading less than two-and-a-half hours after... 11 Mar, 2020
Coronavirus cases in China epicentre fall, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia Hubei new cases rise by 4,823, 116 new deaths Passengers start disembarking cruise ship in Cambodia Trump lauds China's response, top adviser more critical Global markets rally stalls as virus concerns return China sacks provincial... Women 14 Feb, 2020
From cruise liners to supply chains, China virus bites Death toll in mainland China rises by 73 to 563 Ten more cases reported on cruise ship off Japan Several cases linked to company meeting in Singapore People turning to HIV drugs in desperation China weighs delay to annual meeting of... Women 06 Feb, 2020
