US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya.
Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist dies Angry protesters stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers late Thursday after the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising in Bangladesh.
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry.
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia Dzafce posted an apology to social media on Dec. 8 and said it was never her intention to hurt anyone.
EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before.
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail As Russia continues its grinding advances in many sectors of the front, it also pummeled Ukraine with daily missile and drone strikes.
Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none.
Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested.
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record.
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion.
New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response.
Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting.
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said.
Kathmandu Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses.
Nepal Boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery kills one, injures six in Rautahat A boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery in Katahariya Municipality of Rautahat district claimed the life of one worker and left six others seriously injured on Saturday morning, police said.
Nepal Nation will move forward in a new vein: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and patron of Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has said that the country will now move forward with a new mindset, new leadership and a new direction.
Kathmandu NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for International Mountain Museum The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions.
Nepal Elections will not be postponed at any cost, says PM Karki Describing elections as an opportunity to present ideologies to the people and seek their mandate, PM Karki urged all stakeholders to make the March 5 election a success.
Kathmandu SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement.
World South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s.
World Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky.
Sports 20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1 of the fourth Ashes test Australia was 4-0 in its second innings at stumps, an overall lead of 46 runs, after having to bat through one nervous over before stumps.
Health Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, has said that senior citizen-friendly service standards and dignified service delivery are the present-day need.
Nepal Balananda Sharma sworn in; joins Karki Cabinet as Foreign Minister Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma was sworn into office on Thursday, taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.
Nepal Drunk driving linked to 225 road accidents nationwide in a month, six killed Driving under the influence of alcohol (Ma.Pa.Se) caused 225 vehicle accidents across Nepal in the month of Mangsir (FY 2082/83), resulting in six deaths and 295 injuries, according to data released by Nepal Police.
