Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US... Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies. Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies. World 17 h ago
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks. Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks. World 1d ago
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly' Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached... U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, World 2d ago
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran While Pakistan rarely serves as a mediator, its record does include playing a role in some very high-profile talks. While Pakistan rarely serves as a mediator, its record does include playing a role in some very high-profile talks. World 29 Mar, 2026
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16 Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16 According to Haryana, studies have shown that children’s use of social media can impact their mental health and trigger anxiety and depression. According to Haryana, studies have shown that children’s use of social media can impact their mental health and trigger anxiety and depression. World 29 Mar, 2026
Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional diplomats seek an end to the war Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional diplomats seek an end to the war Israel announced waves of incoming strikes from Iran on Sunday and explosions could be heard throughout Tehran. Israel announced waves of incoming strikes from Iran on Sunday and explosions could be heard throughout Tehran. World 29 Mar, 2026
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration 'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota... Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement. Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement. World 29 Mar, 2026
G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies... British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain also favored a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the United States. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain also favored a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the United States. World 27 Mar, 2026
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring... The Russian tactic is to surround and then choke cities while bombing them to rubble. The Russian tactic is to surround and then choke cities while bombing them to rubble. World 26 Mar, 2026
Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. World 25 Mar, 2026
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the... Iran's defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Iran's defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. World 25 Mar, 2026
Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts... Iran has threatened to mine the Gulf if the U.S. appears to be on the verge of landing troops. Iran has threatened to mine the Gulf if the U.S. appears to be on the verge of landing troops. World 24 Mar, 2026
Pakistan's prime minister says his nation is ready to facilitate talks to end Iran war Pakistan's prime minister says his nation is ready to facilitate talks to end Iran... Iranian officials said Trump had backed down “following Iran’s firm warning.” Iranian officials said Trump had backed down “following Iran’s firm warning.” World 24 Mar, 2026
At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured, the head of Colombia’s armed forces said. A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured, the head of Colombia’s armed forces said. World 24 Mar, 2026
Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a targeting tool Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a... In 2019, security engineer Paul Marrapese discovered he could easily hack millions of cameras from the comfort of his home office in California. In 2019, security engineer Paul Marrapese discovered he could easily hack millions of cameras from the comfort of his home office in California. World 23 Mar, 2026
What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US military base What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US... Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S. military base. Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S. military base. World 22 Mar, 2026
How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation Ukraine’s 127th Brigade is building an air defense unit centered on interceptor drone crews — a model increasingly adopted across the military. Ukraine’s 127th Brigade is building an air defense unit centered on interceptor drone crews — a model increasingly adopted across the military. World 22 Mar, 2026
US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to nuclear sites US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to... Lebanese authorities say Israel's strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million. Lebanese authorities say Israel's strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million. World 22 Mar, 2026
Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure. Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure. World 19 Mar, 2026
What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile... Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies. Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies. World 19 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu KMC to launch night bus service from Baisakh 1 Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a night-time public bus service in partnership with Sajha Yatayat from Baisakh 1 (April 14), operating four electric buses across two routes to address the absence of affordable public transport after 8 pm.
Kathmandu First session of new House of Representatives begins today The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives begins today, following the March 5 elections.
Nepal World Autism Awareness Day being observed today World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today with various programmes across the country.
Opinion Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20.
Business Esewa Money Transfer partners with Merchantrade for remittance services from Malaysia Esewa Money Transfer has entered into a strategic partnership with Merchantrade Asia to facilitate seamless digital remittance services from Malaysia to Nepal.
Nepal Russian Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Shah Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to office of the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Kathmandu Nepal raises issue of affected nationals in Portugal during ministerial call Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel, discussing issues concerning Nepali nationals and bilateral cooperation.
Business Ncell launches daily free data offer, weekly rewards via app Ncell has introduced a new customer engagement scheme offering daily free data and weekly rewards through its mobile application.
Environment Light rain, thunderstorms likely in Himalayan regions today The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast partly cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions and mainly fair weather in the Tarai for Thursday.
