How many hostages are left in Gaza? Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy. World 18 Mar, 2025
How many hostages are left in Gaza? Negations for a second stage of the ceasefire are expected to get underway in the coming days. World 21 Feb, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. World 11 Feb, 2025
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS. World 10 Feb, 2025
WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal The World Health Organization chief asked global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency, insisting in a closed-door meeting with diplomats last week that the U.S. will miss out on critical information about global disease outbreaks. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Xi offers African leaders more aid as China challenges US-led global order Xi said China would eliminate tariffs on products from most of the world’s poorest countries, including 33 in Africa, in an expansion of existing exemptions. World 06 Sep, 2024
H9 flight attendant Omnika completes 3 of 7 summits A senior flight attendant of Himalaya Airlines successfully scaled Africa’s highest peak becoming the first Nepali cabin crew to complete three of the seven summits. Nepal 01 Sep, 2024
'Our mission is to empower and equip the next generation to make significant contributions to Nepal's development' Shahida MacDougall is British Council Country Director with over 15 years’ international experience of leading teams, managing programmes and supporting the development of government institutions, national education reforms and civil society organisations in Uzbekistan, the UK, Pakistan, Northern Ireland, Argentina, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Nepal. Kathmandu 26 Aug, 2024
A World Record for Iran: First Iranian Man to Conquer the Seven Summits Acclaimed elite Iranian mountaineer and successful entrepreneur, Andrew Aziz (Amin Aziznia), has just completed his ascent of Denali, the highest peak in North America, solidifying his place in history as the first Iranian to conquer the formidable Seven Summits (Wilhelm version). Nepal 14 Jun, 2024
What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis Tensions are also rising between Congo and Rwanda, with them blaming each other for supporting various armed groups. Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23. World 19 Feb, 2024
2024 Global Appeal calls for well-informed public to 'Break Chains of Discrimination' against Leprosy Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative has partnered with the World Health Organization to co-host the launch of the 2024 Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva on January 31, 2024. Health 01 Feb, 2024
