Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country's devastating bushfires, despite... MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between... Art & Culture 07 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his longtime friend, but a statement from beyond the grave by the poet... PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters... SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday,... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall since records began should be a wake-up call to climate change in one... JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show. Guests will be served a 100%... LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written by poet T.S. Eliot to confidante Emily Hale will be unveiled this... After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written... Art & Culture 02 Jan, 2020
As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who created the interactive work "Field of Light at Sensorio" in... PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long... NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better known China says no mistreatment of Uighurs TOKYO: A Japanese... Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next week Govt minister says looking into support for volunteers ... Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Rhino poaching at record levels in Botswana Rhino poaching at record levels in Botswana GABORONE: Rhino poaching in Botswana's Okavango Delta has risen at an unprecedented rate with 23 white rhinoceros and eight black rhinoceros killed since October 2018, the... GABORONE: Rhino poaching in Botswana's Okavango Delta has risen at an unprecedented rate with 23 white... Art & Culture 24 Dec, 2019
Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires MELBOURNE: Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which destroyed around 180 houses and killed one person over the weekend,... MELBOURNE: Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which... Art & Culture 23 Dec, 2019
Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar Greater Sydney and two other areas rated "catastrophic" Six fires in NSW burning at emergency level Person dies in SA fires, 23 firefighters injured Late wind... Greater Sydney and two other areas rated "catastrophic" Six fires in NSW burning at emergency... Art & Culture 21 Dec, 2019
Swiss scientists devise method to make chocolate sparkle Swiss scientists devise method to make chocolate sparkle BERLIN: Scientists in Switzerland have found a way to make brown chocolate colourful, without adding further ingredients. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said... BERLIN: Scientists in Switzerland have found a way to make brown chocolate colourful, without adding... Art & Culture 20 Dec, 2019
Scientists claim to find ancient seawall off Israeli coast Scientists claim to find ancient seawall off Israeli coast HAHOTRIM BEACH, ISRAEL: An international team of researchers says it has discovered a 7,000-year-old-seawall along Israel's Mediterranean coast, providing evidence that... HAHOTRIM BEACH, ISRAEL: An international team of researchers says it has discovered a... Art & Culture 20 Dec, 2019
Murakami holds rare public reading to mark debut anniversary Murakami holds rare public reading to mark debut anniversary TOKYO: A monkey that confesses he steals women's identity cards, causing them to temporarily forget who they are, starred Tuesday as author Haruki Murakami marked 40 years... TOKYO: A monkey that confesses he steals women's identity cards, causing them to temporarily forget who... Art & Culture 19 Dec, 2019
Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave SYDNEY: A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out of control, damaging buildings and cutting off major roads,... SYDNEY: A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out... Art & Culture 16 Dec, 2019
Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time Person of the Year Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time Person of the Year MADRID: Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was surprised and honoured on Wednesday to be named Time’s youngest Person of the Year, while adding that others... MADRID: Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was surprised and honoured on Wednesday to be... Art & Culture 12 Dec, 2019
World Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns.
Nepal Makwanpur EV crash death toll rises to 14, six from one family killed The death toll from Thursday morning's electric microbus crash in Makwanpur has risen to 14, with police confirming that six members of the same family were among those killed.
Nepal Dry landslide shuts down Kaligandaki Corridor, stranding vehicles Vehicular movement along the Kaligandaki Corridor has come to a complete halt after a dry landslide blocked the roadway at Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-2 on Wednesday night.
Nepal Update: Ten dead, six injured in Chhath-bound EV crash in Makwanpur Ten people were killed and six others injured when an electric vehicle carrying passengers home for the Chhath festival plunged off a mountain road in Makwanpur district on Thursday morning, police said.
Environment Light rain likely in four provinces, fog forecast in Tarai Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Environment Nepal pledges community-led climate adaptation at COP31 Nepal has committed to strengthening locally led climate adaptation and ensuring climate finance reaches vulnerable communities, using a global platform at COP31 to call for greater support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing little to global emissions.
Nepal Youth dies after Pokhara jeep accident injures 12 others A 23-year-old man died and 12 others were injured after a jeep veered off the road in Kaski district, police said on Thursday.
Nepal 10 killed, five injured as EV plunges 700 metres in Makwanpur Ten people were killed and five others injured when an electric vehicle travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi plunged about 700 metres off the road in Makwanpur district on Thursday morning.
Nepal Bhai Tika being observed today, auspicious time set for 11:07 am Bhai Tika, the final day of the five-day Tihar festival, is being observed across the country today, with the auspicious time for receiving the tika set for 11:07am.