Stay in Israel, or flee? Thai workers caught up in Hamas attack and war are faced with a dilemma Israel started bringing in migrant workers in earnest after the first Intifada, the 1987-93 Palestinian revolt, after employers began to lose trust in Palestinian workers. World 03 Nov, 2023
Communal meals unite rich and poor Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Blogs 08 Mar, 2023
European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
EDITORIAL: Make youths skilled The three tiers of the government need to work in tandem to find other ways out to provide the needed skill to the returnee migrants Creating job opportunities for youths in rural areas and urban centres has always been a major challenge for the... 03 Nov, 2020
Questions of racism linger as Harry, Meghan step back LONDON: When accomplished, glamorous American actress Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she was hailed as a breath of fresh air for Britain’s fusty royal family. That honeymoon didn’t last. Now the couple wants independence, saying the... Women 15 Jan, 2020
California winds slacken, helping firefighters control blazes Winds that have fanned California's wildfires have calmed, helping firefighters contain blazes that have destroyed homes and forced mass power outages since late last month. "We've really seen the end of it," said Patrick Burke, a meteorologist... Art & Culture 04 Nov, 2019
Gunmen ambush police convoy in Mexico; kill 13 and wound 9 MORELIA: State police expected the worst when they ventured into the wild township of Aguililla to serve a single warrant. Commanders sent 42 officers in five trucks. It wasn't enough. More than 30 suspected drug cartel gunmen were waiting for them... Women 15 Oct, 2019
MATO aims to promote organic vegetables Kathmandu, August 15 MATO — a brand being launched by Golyan Agro Trade — is trying to assuage the concerns related to pesticide residue in fresh fruits and vegetables by providing organic vegetables at affordable rates. According to Latika... 16 Aug, 2019
The Latest: US commits to �security guarantees� for NKorea SINGAPORE: The Latest on the summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump in Singapore (all times local): 3:05 p.m. A joint declaration signed by President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says... Women 12 Jun, 2018
What's for lunch? Trump, Kim summit menu a blend of Western, Asian flavours SINGAPORE: Beef ribs and sweet and sour pork: US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be served a working lunch that combines the flavours of East and West during their historic meeting in Singapore on Tuesday. A menu... Women 12 Jun, 2018
World Environment Day marked Kathmandu, June 5 World Environment Day was marked by organising various programmes across the country today. At a programme organised by the Department of Environment at Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli appealed... Horoscopes 06 Jun, 2018
One Nepali, One Fruit Tree 2075 KATHMANDU: In his World Environment Day video message posted early in the morning today, Prime Minster KP Sharma Oli urged all citizens to plant a tree of their favourite fruit wherever possible. "Sisters and brothers, I encourage you all to make... Horoscopes 05 Jun, 2018