Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. World 13 h ago
Man City crisis deepens with loss to Juventus in Champions League as Barcelona and Arsenal win Manchester City plunged deeper into trouble in the Champions League by losing 2-0 at Juventus on Wednesday Sports 1d ago
Japan hands over children's home in Humla The Government of Japan officially handed over a newly constructed children’s home building in Humla District during a ceremony held on Wednesday. Nepal 1d ago
Government challenges verdicts in Dilip Mahato case The government has filed a review petition at the Supreme Court challenging the district and high court verdicts in the case of Dilip Mahato of Dhanusha, who was intentionally killed and then run over by a tipper while protesting illegal mining. Nepal 1d ago
Legislators condemn abuse of Lamichhane's human rights in custody Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the chairperson of the third largest party CPN-MC and former prime minister, has condemned former home minister and deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane's human rights violations, as have other leaders. Nepal 2d ago
The Dead Sea and Everest-Dead Sea stones As someone who does not know how to swim, the Dead Sea was fun! When I visited the place in October 2024, the only word I could think of was ‘breathtaking’. Blogs 2d ago
NHRC calls upon IGP Kunwar into alleged abuse of Lamichhane's human rights Amid growing concerns about human rights violations of the former home minister and deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane in custody, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar failed to appear before the National Human Rights Commission for an investigation. Nepal 10 Dec, 2024
How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. World 09 Dec, 2024
Women in politics: A struggle for representation At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power. Opinion 09 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. World 08 Dec, 2024
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. World 08 Dec, 2024
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. World 08 Dec, 2024