Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis The rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television reported a strike on an oil company, and video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. The rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television reported a strike on an oil company, and video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. World 24 Aug, 2025
Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia The violence drew concern from human rights groups. The violence drew concern from human rights groups. World 22 Aug, 2025
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central... Temporary Protected Status is a designation that can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary, preventing migrants from being deported and allowing them to work. Temporary Protected Status is a designation that can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary, preventing migrants from being deported and allowing them to work. World 22 Aug, 2025
Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that making security arrangements for Ukraine without Moscow’s involvement was pointless. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that making security arrangements for Ukraine without Moscow’s involvement was pointless. World 21 Aug, 2025
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report... The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a research group said Thursday, The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a research group said Thursday, World 21 Aug, 2025
China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects The foreign ministers vowed to deepen collaboration in science, technology, industry and agriculture. The foreign ministers vowed to deepen collaboration in science, technology, industry and agriculture. World 21 Aug, 2025
US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine's hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are “impossible.” Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine's hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are “impossible.” World 20 Aug, 2025
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation The last round of the dialogue took place in May in Beijing. The last round of the dialogue took place in May in Beijing. World 20 Aug, 2025
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said. A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said. World 20 Aug, 2025
India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties The rebuilding of India-China ties coincides with friction between New Delhi and Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on India The rebuilding of India-China ties coincides with friction between New Delhi and Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on India World 19 Aug, 2025
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace... Moscow also illegally annexed Crimea and its forces hold parts of four other regions outside the Donbas. Moscow also illegally annexed Crimea and its forces hold parts of four other regions outside the Donbas. World 19 Aug, 2025
Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war After enduring a public tirade by Trump and Vice President JD Vance in February, Zelenskyy worked to repair relations with the U.S. After enduring a public tirade by Trump and Vice President JD Vance in February, Zelenskyy worked to repair relations with the U.S. World 18 Aug, 2025
What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump Both sides have also kept up their daily long-range strikes behind the front line. Both sides have also kept up their daily long-range strikes behind the front line. World 18 Aug, 2025
Updated: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district Updated: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern... Experts say climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events in South Asia. Experts say climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events in South Asia. World 17 Aug, 2025
Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war Trump runs into the difficulty of Putin diplomacy and ending a long war Trump has set his eye on the Nobel Peace Prize, with numerous allies offering nominations. Trump has set his eye on the Nobel Peace Prize, with numerous allies offering nominations. World 17 Aug, 2025
Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says Putin agreed to let US, Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine,... Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear. Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear. World 17 Aug, 2025
Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single district Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single... Rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan expanded relief operations Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said. Rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan expanded relief operations Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said. World 17 Aug, 2025
Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the... After years of fighting, Russia still does not fully control all of the Donetsk region, which it illegally annexed in 2022, along with the Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. After years of fighting, Russia still does not fully control all of the Donetsk region, which it illegally annexed in 2022, along with the Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. World 15 Aug, 2025
Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving... Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 300 people to safety. Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 300 people to safety. World 15 Aug, 2025
Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska Speaking after the meetings to reporters, Trump warned of “very severe consequences” for Russia if Putin doesn’t agree to stop the war against Ukraine after Friday’s meeting. Speaking after the meetings to reporters, Trump warned of “very severe consequences” for Russia if Putin doesn’t agree to stop the war against Ukraine after Friday’s meeting. World 14 Aug, 2025
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.
