Hong Kong detains 47 activists on subversion charges Hong Kong police on Sunday detained 47 pro-democracy activists on charges of conspiracy to commit subversion under the city's national security law.
Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; at least five dead Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership on Feb 1, alleging fraud in a November election her party won in a landslide.
Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park near Naples following an investigation into an illegal dig.
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite's Half Dome Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the precipitous shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and alternately skied and rappelled back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Virginia lawmakers vote to legalize marijuana in 2024 Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin.
Myanmar police crack down on protests; one woman killed, media say Police cracked down in Myanmar on Saturday to prevent opponents of military rule gathering and one woman was shot and killed, media reported, after the country's U.N. envoy urged the United Nations to use "any means necessary" to stop a Feb. 1 coup.
Biden scores legislative win as House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan US President Joe Biden scored his first legislative win as the House of Representatives passed his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday.
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls taken in mass abduction Gunmen abducted 317 girls from a boarding school in northern Nigeria on Friday, police said, the latest in a series of mass kidnappings of students in the West African nation.
US President speaks with Saudi Arabian King before release of Khashoggi report According to the American media, newly appointed President of the United States has talked to the King of Saudi Arabia prior to the release of much-awaited US intelligence report on the killing of an Saudi Arabian journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.
Second mass kidnapping in Nigerian school; hundreds of students reportedly abducted An unidentified armed group have reportedly abducted school children in Zamfara state of northwest Nigeria on Friday.
Japan wildfire rages for 5th day, more households to be urged to evacuate A forest fire in a sparsely populated area 75 kilometres north of Tokyo continued to rage for a fifth day on Friday, as local officials were set to ask dozens more households to evacuate hillside villages.
Brazil death toll tops 250,000, virus still running rampant Brazil’s COVID-19 death toll, which surpassed 250,000 on Thursday, is the world’s second-highest for the same reason its second wave has yet to fade: Prevention was never made a priority, experts say.
China celebrates official end of extreme poverty, lauds Xi The ruling Communist Party is celebrating the official end of extreme poverty in China with a propaganda campaign that praises President Xi Jinping's role, part of efforts to cement his image as a history-making leader who is reclaiming his country's rightful place as a global power.
2019 Sri Lankan Easter Sunday bombings probe calls for former Prez's prosecution As per reports, a probe into the coordinated Easter Sunday bombings of 2019 in Sri Lanka has called for the nation's former President as well as senior poilce and intelligence officials to be prosecuted.
Kathmandu NATHM facilitates Chef Santosh Shah "I am very thrilled with the love that I am getting after landing in Nepal. It has exceeded my expectations and provided me extra motivation to work even harder," Chef Shah said.
Science and Tech NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space science observatory 2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Nepal UNFPA hands over PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt MoHP today received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through UNFPA.
Sports Finch back in form as Australia keep T20 series alive in Wellington At a closed Wellington Regional Stadium, Australia clawed back to 2-1 in the five-match series following defeats in Christchurch and Dunedin.
World Nine killed in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said, as the junta appeared more determined than ever to stamp out protests against a Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress calls parliamentary party meeting before HoR session The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has called its parliamentary party meeting for Friday to discuss contemporary political issues.
Blogs Smart ports Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.
World Texas and other states ease COVID-19 rules despite warnings Texas on Tuesday became the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite pleas from health officials not to let their guard down yet.
Sports Jesus hits double as rampant Man City go 15 points clear with Wolves win Gabriel Jesus struck twice as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 on Tuesday to move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League with their 21st straight win in all competitions.
Sports Bansbari, MYA win Around The Himalaya Bansbari Club and Madhyapur Youth Association recorded victories in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League here at the ANFA Complex grounds on Tuesday.
World California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved after a crash Tuesday involving an SUV packed with 25 people and a tractor-trailer that left 13 people dead and bodies strewn across a roadway near the US Mexico border.
The Arts Digital age taking over: Is print really dead? My grandmother still gets up early in the morning to sit outside with her daily newspaper whereas I’ve given up watching television because I can’t tolerate watching the same advertisements for copious amounts of time