South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses 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. 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 22 h ago
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance... Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. World 22 h ago
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the... The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. World 22 h ago
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at... Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. World 1d ago
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial... Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. World 1d ago
Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. World 2d ago
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. World 2d ago
Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. World 2d ago
Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change. Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change. World 21 Dec, 2025
US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying... 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. 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. World 21 Dec, 2025
Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist dies Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist... 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. 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. World 19 Dec, 2025
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion,... The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. World 18 Dec, 2025
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia 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. Dzafce posted an apology to social media on Dec. 8 and said it was never her intention to hurt anyone. World 18 Dec, 2025
EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes... European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. World 17 Dec, 2025
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail 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. As Russia continues its grinding advances in many sectors of the front, it also pummeled Ukraine with daily missile and drone strikes. World 17 Dec, 2025
Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid... 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. 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. World 17 Dec, 2025
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in comments posted early Saturday morning, also made no mention of a ceasefire. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in comments posted early Saturday morning, also made no mention of a ceasefire. World 15 Dec, 2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says 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. Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. World 14 Dec, 2025
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach 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. 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. World 14 Dec, 2025
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US 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. The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. World 11 Dec, 2025
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.
