China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. World 11 Apr, 2025
Durga Prasai yet to be arrested: Nepal Police Nepal Police has said that Durga Prasai, who is absconding after being involved in various criminal incidents, is on the wanted list. Nepal 11 Apr, 2025
ADB projects Nepal's economy to grow by 4.4% in FY2025 Nepal’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2025, up from an estimated 3.9 percent in FY2024, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025, released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Business 09 Apr, 2025
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. World 06 Apr, 2025
Nepal launches Global Hunger Index 2024, highlights gender justice as key to climate resilience and zero hunger Nepal launched the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Kathmandu on Friday, spotlighting gender justice as an essential pillar for achieving climate resilience and Zero Hunger. Nepal 05 Apr, 2025
UNFPA showcases pilot AI innovation to revolutionize data analysis and reporting UNFPA in Nepal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population, Google, UNFPA’s Information Technology Services Office (ITSO), and with support from the British Embassy Kathmandu, launched a pioneering AI-driven data analysis system on Monday at an event attended by key stakeholders from government, development partners, and the private sector. Nepal 01 Apr, 2025
Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. World 31 Mar, 2025
Home Minister Lekhak stresses accountability in democracy, condemns violence in pro-monarchy protests Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has emphasized that in a democratic system, public representatives and the government are subject to scrutiny and must uphold accountability. Nepal 30 Mar, 2025
KMC fines former monarch Rs 800,000 for chaos, social media abuzz with #ArrestsGyanendra In response to growing calls for action against the former monarch following Friday's protests, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined Gyanendra Shah around Rs 800,000. Nepal 30 Mar, 2025
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Vance would be accompanied by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. World 24 Mar, 2025
India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
NAST hosts seminar on AI for national development The event was hosted by Mangita Bhattarai and concluded with a call for continued collaboration in AI-driven policy development. Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2025
