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
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. World 10 Dec, 2025
New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. World 10 Dec, 2025
Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. World 09 Dec, 2025
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. World 09 Dec, 2025
New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial dispute New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial... Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). World 08 Dec, 2025
Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. World 08 Dec, 2025
A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. World 08 Dec, 2025
Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. World 08 Dec, 2025
A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25 A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25 A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. World 08 Dec, 2025
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
