US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.” The head of China's delegation accused Hegseth of making “groundless accusations.” World 01 Jun, 2025
Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with... The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. World 01 Jun, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese... Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. Around 1.1 million international students were in the United States last year — a source of essential revenue for tuition-driven colleges. World 29 May, 2025
A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO... COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. World 29 May, 2025
Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit... Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that air defenses shot down Ukrainian 33 drones heading toward the capital. World 28 May, 2025
King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens annexation King Charles III says Canada facing unprecedented challenges as Trump threatens... The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. The king will return to the U.K. after the speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. World 27 May, 2025
Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating... Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin. Trump has threatened massive sanctions, too, but so far hasn’t taken action. But he made it clear Sunday night that he is losing patience with Putin. World 26 May, 2025
Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial... The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. World 25 May, 2025
Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance. The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance. World 23 May, 2025
What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday. President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday. World 22 May, 2025
North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony attended by Kim North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony... North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces. North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces. World 22 May, 2025
Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said. It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said. World 21 May, 2025
JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death. Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death. World 19 May, 2025
Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 people Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least... The Houthis say they are attacking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthis say they are attacking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. World 18 May, 2025
Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday. At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday. World 18 May, 2025
Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead in US, including 18 in Kentucky Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead in US, including 18 in Kentucky At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. World 18 May, 2025
After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader... Trump reiterated that he wasn’t surprised that Putin skipped out on the talks set for Friday in Turkey. Trump reiterated that he wasn’t surprised that Putin skipped out on the talks set for Friday in Turkey. World 16 May, 2025
As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said Russia is “quickly replenishing front-line units with new recruits to maintain the battlefield initiative.” The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said Russia is “quickly replenishing front-line units with new recruits to maintain the battlefield initiative.” World 15 May, 2025
Brazil's Lula says will urge Putin 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy Brazil's Lula says will urge Putin 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy Lula was traveling to Moscow on Wednesday, where he was due to stop over on his way back to Brazil from an official state visit in China. Lula was traveling to Moscow on Wednesday, where he was due to stop over on his way back to Brazil from an official state visit in China. World 14 May, 2025
Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares for World Cup Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares... FIFA shared with the AP a letter it sent Human Rights Watch last month defending the selection of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup. FIFA shared with the AP a letter it sent Human Rights Watch last month defending the selection of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup. World 14 May, 2025
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
