Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decree, BBC says The allegation comes as Prince Mohammed serves as Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, often meeting leaders in place of his father, 88-year-old King Salman. World 19 Aug, 2024
4-day truce begins in Israel-Hamas war, sets stage for release of dozens of Gaza-held hostages A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza in return for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. World 24 Nov, 2023
The FBI is Landing! Not. The Lhotsampa Scandal in Perspective A Nepali journalist recently asked me, “UML leader KP Oli said that about 300 fake Bhutanese refugees are living a good life in America. What is the US government position on this?” Opinion 15 May, 2023
Ukraine says half energy system crippled by Russian strikes, fighting rages in east The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian disaster in Ukraine this winter due to power and water shortages. World 18 Nov, 2022
4 weeks, still defiant: Ukraine fights into 2nd month of war 4 weeks, still defiant: Ukraine fights into 2nd month of war World 23 Mar, 2022
As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen For climate scientists reviewing a Pacific Ocean temperature forecast map in November, a bright red, sideways "V", thousands of kilometres long signalled disaster. Environment 01 Mar, 2022
Taliban sources say last Afghan holdout region falls; resistance denies claim Three Taliban sources said the Islamist militia had on Friday seized the Panjshir valley north of Kabul, the last province of Afghanistan holding out against it, although a resistance leader denied it had fallen. World 04 Sep, 2021
The Latest: Food agency warns of hunger in Afghan conflict The head of the UN food agency in Afghanistan says a humanitarian crisis is unfolding with 14 million people facing severe hunger following the Taliban takeover of the country. World 19 Aug, 2021
US to provide USD 2.75m in support to Nepal to manage oxygen crisis United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) announced on Thursday that it would provide USD 2.75 million in support to Nepal for crucial oxygen generating plants, liquid oxygen storage tanks, and oxygen transportation cylinders. Nepal 13 May, 2021
Vaccination centres close in Mumbai as India posts another record rise in COVID-19 All vaccination centres in India's financial capital of Mumbai were shut for three days starting Friday due to a shortage of vaccines, said authorities, as the country posted another record daily rise in coronavirus cases. World 30 Apr, 2021
UN welcomes US revocation of Yemen's Houthis as terrorists The United States announced Friday it is revoking the designation of Yemen's Houthi rebels as a terrorist group effective Feb. 16, a reversal by the Biden administration welcomed by the United Nations. World 13 Feb, 2021
Ethiopian PM announces airstrikes in country's Tigray region NAIROBI: Ethiopia's prime minister on Friday said his government has carried out airstrikes against the forces of the country's well-armed Tigray region, asserting that strikes in multiple locations “completely destroyed rockets and other heavy... Women 07 Nov, 2020
