US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. World 19 Jun, 2025
Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, South Korea and North Korea all have hypersonic weapons programs. Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, South Korea and North Korea all have hypersonic weapons programs. World 18 Jun, 2025
Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals. Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals. World 18 Jun, 2025
How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country? How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country? The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which some 20% of all oil traded globally passes. The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which some 20% of all oil traded globally passes. World 18 Jun, 2025
Black boxes analyzed for cause of Air India crash that killed 270 Black boxes analyzed for cause of Air India crash that killed 270 India’s aviation regulatory body has said the aircraft made a mayday call before the crash. India’s aviation regulatory body has said the aircraft made a mayday call before the crash. World 18 Jun, 2025
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156 Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156 Ukrainian forces have hit back against Russia with their own domestically produced long-range drones. Ukrainian forces have hit back against Russia with their own domestically produced long-range drones. World 18 Jun, 2025
How Israel used spies, smuggled drones and AI to stun and hobble Iran How Israel used spies, smuggled drones and AI to stun and hobble Iran Israel stunned and hobbled Iran last week when it pulled off an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision. Israel stunned and hobbled Iran last week when it pulled off an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision. World 18 Jun, 2025
Israel's strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning Israel's strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate. Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate. World 17 Jun, 2025
G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade... Starmer met with Carney in Ottawa before the summit for talks focused on security and trade, in the first visit to Canada by a British prime minister for eight years. Starmer met with Carney in Ottawa before the summit for talks focused on security and trade, in the first visit to Canada by a British prime minister for eight years. World 16 Jun, 2025
UN rights chief urges governments to 'wake up' to 'horrifying' suffering in Gaza UN rights chief urges governments to 'wake up' to 'horrifying' suffering in Gaza In Brussels, medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders appealed to European Union leaders to use what leverage they have over Israel to end the siege of Gaza. In Brussels, medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders appealed to European Union leaders to use what leverage they have over Israel to end the siege of Gaza. World 16 Jun, 2025
Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing. Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing. World 16 Jun, 2025
Russia's strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power broker Russia's strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power broker Many observers believe the Israeli attacks will likely fuel global oil prices and help enrich Moscow at a time when its economy is struggling. Many observers believe the Israeli attacks will likely fuel global oil prices and help enrich Moscow at a time when its economy is struggling. World 15 Jun, 2025
Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing 7 Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand,... A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said. A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said. World 15 Jun, 2025
Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled. Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled. World 15 Jun, 2025
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, killing at least 3 people Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, killing at least 3 people Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. World 14 Jun, 2025
Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. World 14 Jun, 2025
Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with Russia Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with... The agreement to exchange prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers was the only tangible outcome of the talks in Istanbul that took place June 2. The agreement to exchange prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers was the only tangible outcome of the talks in Istanbul that took place June 2. World 14 Jun, 2025
Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others... The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India flight was recovered Friday in what likely will lead to clues about the cause of the accident that killed 241 people on the plane and a number of others on the ground. The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India flight was recovered Friday in what likely will lead to clues about the cause of the accident that killed 241 people on the plane and a number of others on the ground. World 14 Jun, 2025
Indian authorities begin probe of Air India plane crash as Modi visits the site Indian authorities begin probe of Air India plane crash as Modi visits the site Authorities began investigating one of India's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site. Authorities began investigating one of India's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site. World 13 Jun, 2025
Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. World 13 Jun, 2025
Business Foreign exchange reserves rise 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March The country's gross foreign exchange reserves climbed 27.5 percent to Rs 3,413.77 billion by mid-March 2026 from Rs 2,677.68 billion at mid-July 2025, according to Nepal Rastra Bank, reflecting the strong inflow of remittances and an improved balance of payments position.
Business Remittance inflows surge 37.7% to Rs 1.45 trillion in first eight months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 37.7 percent to Rs 1,449.65 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest report by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Kathmandu We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility.
Kathmandu Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader Angdembe Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance.
Kathmandu India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India.
Nepal Bajura District Hospital building leaks a year after completion The building of Bajura District Hospital has started leaking just a year after its completion, raising concerns over construction quality.
Kathmandu CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak.
Business NEPSE posts marginal gain, turnover drops sharply The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index edged up by 5.82 points, or 0.20 percent, on Thursday to close at 2,782.18 points, recovering slightly after a sharp decline in the previous session.
Kathmandu Businessman Deepak Bhatt arrested in money laundering probe Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.
