At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters World 21 h ago
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 1d ago
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. World 2d ago
Nepal's slowing economy: Demand-led stimulus key to reviving momentum The vegetable vendor in Butwal, the factory owner in Birgunj, the garment shop in Kathmandu and the returnee migrant in Dhangadhi all have something in common: fewer customers, thinner margins and growing uncertainty. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
SALW continues to be major cause of armed violence Small arms and light weapons (SALW) continue to be a major cause of armed violence around the world. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by their misuse, including domestic abuse, community insecurity, and conflict-related sexual violence. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week. Opinion 02 Apr, 2025
World Bank approves $150 million financing for bridge resilience program The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $150 million financing package for Nepal’s Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III). Nepal 30 Mar, 2025
Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Opinion 28 Mar, 2025
KMC-federal govt feud leaves employees unpaid Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has resurfaced in the spotlight after making a furious statement on social media, claiming that sanitation workers have not been paid in three months due to the federal government's arrogance. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2025
Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. World 26 Mar, 2025
New Zealand qualifies for the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia in the Oceania final Oceania is the smallest of FIFA’s six confederations, made up of 11 full member nations, mostly small island states from South Pacific. Sports 24 Mar, 2025
World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Health 24 Mar, 2025
