4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh 4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and... Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders. Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders. World 10 Sep, 2025
Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. World 08 Sep, 2025
What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. World 07 Sep, 2025
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the... Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. World 07 Sep, 2025
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. World 05 Sep, 2025
Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for... Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. World 05 Sep, 2025
Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, World 04 Sep, 2025
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. World 03 Sep, 2025
Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” World 03 Sep, 2025
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end... China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. World 03 Sep, 2025
SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a... India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. World 02 Sep, 2025
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. World 02 Sep, 2025
An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with... The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. World 01 Sep, 2025
China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. World 31 Aug, 2025
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. World 31 Aug, 2025
Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. World 29 Aug, 2025
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, World 28 Aug, 2025
North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. World 28 Aug, 2025
Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. World 28 Aug, 2025
NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. World 28 Aug, 2025
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
