China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening. Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening. World 05 Dec, 2025
Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US... Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. World 05 Dec, 2025
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war... Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks. Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks. World 04 Dec, 2025
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. World 03 Dec, 2025
More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue... In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. World 02 Dec, 2025
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. World 02 Dec, 2025
Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. World 01 Dec, 2025
Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty... A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. World 01 Dec, 2025
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. World 30 Nov, 2025
Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri... Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. World 30 Nov, 2025
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. World 28 Nov, 2025
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers'... The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. World 28 Nov, 2025
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” World 27 Nov, 2025
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. World 27 Nov, 2025
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. World 26 Nov, 2025
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later... The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. World 25 Nov, 2025
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's... South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, World 24 Nov, 2025
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some... Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. World 24 Nov, 2025
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home. World 23 Nov, 2025
Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host... South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory. World 21 Nov, 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.
