Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30% commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices,... Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30%... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid... Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Great Perseid meteor shower is here but will the weather play a spoilsport? Great Perseid meteor shower is here but will the weather play a spoilsport? KATHMANDU: Not only did the weather play a spoilsport during the great celestial show, as Perseid meteor showers were on peak, this year the moon phase (last quarter) too... KATHMANDU: Not only did the weather play a spoilsport during the great celestial show, as Perseid meteor... Mobile & Apps 13 Aug, 2020
Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have... MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology and Virology in Almaty, Kazakhstan say that viruses are becoming more... KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from US digital networks and called the Chinese-owned... WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted"... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon 'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to fly a privately built vehicle into orbit, recounted on Tuesday the... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to... Mobile & Apps 05 Aug, 2020
Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President... NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to... MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship... NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed. SpaceX and NASA... CAPE CANAVERAL: Two US astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday... Mobile & Apps 01 Aug, 2020
NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off Thursday... CAPE CANAVERAL: The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing IBM partners with Japanese business, academia in quantum computing TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership with the Japanese industry to accelerate advances in quantum... TOKYO: US tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida 2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover — is on the verge of liftoff. The rover... CAPE CANAVERAL: The summer's third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate... Mobile & Apps 30 Jul, 2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from those without it in several studies, boosting hopes that there soon... An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer's disease from... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who went on to become astronauts or cosmonauts, said Tuesday it's in... BIRMINGHAM: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who... Mobile & Apps 29 Jul, 2020
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest rover. The spacecraft Perseverance — set for liftoff this week — is... CAPE CANAVERAL: With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest... Mobile & Apps 28 Jul, 2020
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.