What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska Trump said Wednesday there will be unspecified “very severe consequences” if Putin does not agree to stop the war after the summit. Trump said Wednesday there will be unspecified “very severe consequences” if Putin does not agree to stop the war after the summit. World 14 Aug, 2025
The US-Russia summit marks Putin's first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine began The US-Russia summit marks Putin's first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine... For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New York. For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New York. World 13 Aug, 2025
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so. World 11 Aug, 2025
Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza The UN Security Council planned an emergency meeting Sunday. The UN Security Council planned an emergency meeting Sunday. World 11 Aug, 2025
India's opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision India's opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision India's opposition accuses the Election Commission of India of rushing through a mammoth electoral roll revision in eastern Bihar state, India's opposition accuses the Election Commission of India of rushing through a mammoth electoral roll revision in eastern Bihar state, World 11 Aug, 2025
European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting Trump said next Friday’s meeting with his Russian counterpart on U.S. soil would focus on ending the war, now in its fourth year. Trump said next Friday’s meeting with his Russian counterpart on U.S. soil would focus on ending the war, now in its fourth year. World 10 Aug, 2025
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any... KYIV, AUGUST 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President... KYIV, AUGUST 10Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country... World 10 Aug, 2025
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which Trump announced on social media, but both nations had said they expected a meeting could happen as soon as next week. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which Trump announced on social media, but both nations had said they expected a meeting could happen as soon as next week. World 09 Aug, 2025
US has 'no plans' to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK foreign secretary US has 'no plans' to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK... Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City, Vance said he wouldn't go into such conversations. Asked whether Trump had been given a heads up on Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City, Vance said he wouldn't go into such conversations. World 09 Aug, 2025
Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the... Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. China notably notified the city it would not be present without providing a reason. Nagasaki invited representatives from all countries to attend the ceremony Saturday. China notably notified the city it would not be present without providing a reason. World 09 Aug, 2025
Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 07 Aug, 2025
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market. World 06 Aug, 2025
Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said. World 05 Aug, 2025
Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months. World 05 Aug, 2025
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections. World 04 Aug, 2025
Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5... Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” Zelenskyy said that Russian claims of capturing Chasiv Yar on Thursday were “disinformation.” World 03 Aug, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central... A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration's plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. World 01 Aug, 2025
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. World 30 Jul, 2025
Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters fifth day Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters... Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace. Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace. World 28 Jul, 2025
Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34 Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at... Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. World 27 Jul, 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.
