Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. World 1 h ago
When Terror Knocks Next Door: The Growing Threat to Nepal The rise of Islamic terrorism linked to Pakistan casts a long shadow over the Hindu-Buddhist heartlands of South Asia—Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Myanmar. Nepal 1 h ago
Israeli Embassy returns belongings of Hamas attack victims The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of Nepali victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack and other students who participated in the 2023 ‘Learn and Earn Program’ in Israel. Kathmandu 07 Jan, 2025
Isarel begins distributing the 'terror victims allowance' to the deceased's family Israel has started paying monthly ‘terror victims allowance’ to the deceased students' family members in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Nepal 26 Mar, 2024
Ceasefire, hostage release, aid are UNSG agenda United Nation’s Secretary General António Guterres reiterated his appeal for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the delivery of a sustained humanitarian relief at a scale that meets the needs of the people of Gaza. Nepal 30 Oct, 2023
UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas The Brazilian draft resolution calls for “humanitarian pauses” in addition to condemning Hamas and all violence and terrorist acts against civilians. World 17 Oct, 2023
Nine Nepalis injured in Hamas' attack on Israel Nine Nepali nationals were injured when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from Gaza today. Nepal 08 Oct, 2023
UN warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow UN warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow World 30 Aug, 2022
Sri Lanka's crisis rings alarm for other troubled economies Sri Lanka is desperate for help with weathering its worst crisis in recent memory. Its schools are closed for lack of fuel to get kids and teachers to classrooms. Its effort to arrange a bailout from the International Monetary Fund has been hindered by the severity of its financial crisis, its prime minister says. World 06 Jul, 2022
46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio 46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio World 28 Jun, 2022
Sri Lanka's crisis cripples once burgeoning middle class Families that never had to think twice about fuel or food are struggling to manage three meals a day, cutting back on portions. Days are spent waiting in lines to buy scarce fuel. The crisis has derailed years of progress toward relatively comfortable lifestyles aspired to across South Asia. World 22 Jun, 2022
Havana hotel toll rises to 30; dogs search for survivors Havana hotel toll rises to 30; dogs search for survivors World 08 May, 2022
