UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation.
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations.
Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday
Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine.
A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war.
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS.
Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow.
High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks Major world leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected as tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry.
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does Trump said Zelenskyy should have made a deal with Putin to avoid war, adding he wouldn’t have allowed the conflict to start if he had been in office.
Modi's party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27 years The BJP was voted out of power in Delhi in 1998 by the Congress party, which ran the government for 15 years.
Democratic senators protest after they say Trump gives Musk's staff access to classified info Such information would be highly valuable to the spy agencies of Russia, China, Iran and other nations, and its loss could put lives at risk while undermining efforts to prevent terrorism and other threats to the U.S., the senators wrote.
From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe In 2024 alone, the agency transferred some $45 million to the U.N. World Food Program, mostly to assist Venezuelans.
Palestinians say Trump's proposal for Gaza violates international law Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its residents.
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, 5 seriously wounded at adult education center Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned that the death toll could rise.
Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S., including Nepalis, detained in a Panama Hotel as officials seek to repatriate them
Sports Alphonso Davies shows Bayern some love after sending team into last 16 in Champions League Alphonso Davies finally showed Bayern Munich some love on Tuesday when his goal sent the Bavarian powerhouse into the last 16 of the Champions League.
Kathmandu PM Oli extends best wishes on National Democracy Day Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended his best wishes on the occasion of National Democracy Day.
World Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S., including Nepalis, detained in a Panama Hotel as officials seek to repatriate them The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries, including Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and others.
Sports Feyenoord knocks AC Milan out of Champions League and Bayern advances on late Davies goal The last 16 draw takes place on Friday.
Opinion NC-UML coalition either perform or perish Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU?
Nepal Four sisters from Rolwaling scale Aconcagua for their 7 summits bid Four daughters of Rinzin Doma Sherpa and Late Dorjee Sherpa from Rolwaling Valley successfully climbed Mt Aconcagua this morning. Aconcagua (6,962m) is the highest mountain of South America and highest of 7 summits after Everest.
Nepal Govt committed to prosperity through good governance, says Minister Gurung Minister Gurung also stressed the need for policy-level reforms to combat corruption effectively.
Kathmandu MPs urge government to ensure security for Nepali students in India, probe Lamsal's death Parliamentarians have called on the government to take immediate diplomatic and political initiatives to ensure the safety of Nepali students studying in India.
Nepal Search Committee submits report to PM on Sanskrit University's land holdings The Council of Ministers had established the five-member committee, led by former judge Poudel, in July 2024.
Sports CAN selects 18 players for closed camp training ahead of Uganda tour The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has shortlisted 18 players for closed camp training ahead of a friendly cricket series in Uganda.
Sports Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano Madrid drew 1-1 at Osasuna on Saturday and Atletico was held by the same score at home by Celta Vigo.
World Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the upcoming talks, saying they would “yield no results” given the absence of Ukrainian officials.
