UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029 UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by... Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable. Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable. World 10 Jul, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war,... Ukraine has also built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. Ukraine has also built up its own offensive drone threat, reaching deep into Russia with some long-range strikes. World 09 Jul, 2025
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists About two-thirds of the countries have been granted visa-free entry on a one-year trial basis. About two-thirds of the countries have been granted visa-free entry on a one-year trial basis. World 08 Jul, 2025
Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. World 07 Jul, 2025
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles high Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts and sends searing-hot ash miles... Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. World 07 Jul, 2025
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers... Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. World 07 Jul, 2025
Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running... Not all of those residents were affected by visa issues or the travel ban on foreign nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. Not all of those residents were affected by visa issues or the travel ban on foreign nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. World 06 Jul, 2025
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated... Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood. Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash flood. World 06 Jul, 2025
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into... Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent Russia’s military capability and demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. World 06 Jul, 2025
At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many... Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information. Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information. World 05 Jul, 2025
Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began The attack on Kyiv began the same day a phone call took place between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attack on Kyiv began the same day a phone call took place between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. World 04 Jul, 2025
China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. World 04 Jul, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his... House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. World 04 Jul, 2025
How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons Zelenskyy said last month that major investments will go to the production of drones and artillery shells. Zelenskyy said last month that major investments will go to the production of drones and artillery shells. World 03 Jul, 2025
Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before the fall Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage... Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire, analysts and military commanders said. World 02 Jul, 2025
'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak 'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. Swarms of "lovebugs" are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. World 01 Jul, 2025
Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked phone call Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked... Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, pending an ethics investigation over accusations she was too deferential to a senior Cambodian leader when the two discussed a recent border dispute in a phone call that was leaked. Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, pending an ethics investigation over accusations she was too deferential to a senior Cambodian leader when the two discussed a recent border dispute in a phone call that was leaked. World 01 Jul, 2025
Death toll rises to 36 following an explosion and fire at a southern India pharmaceutical factory Death toll rises to 36 following an explosion and fire at a southern India... The death toll from Monday's massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen were left injured, authorities said Tuesday. The death toll from Monday's massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen were left injured, authorities said Tuesday. World 01 Jul, 2025
This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn't over This Ukrainian woman beat cancer. But her fight to free her captive husband isn't... She was facing death alone in the Ukrainian capital, while her soldier husband was in Russian captivity in the more than three-year war. She was facing death alone in the Ukrainian capital, while her soldier husband was in Russian captivity in the more than three-year war. World 30 Jun, 2025
A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family... Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. World 30 Jun, 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.
