More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say More than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health... The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas war passed 55,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas war passed 55,000, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday World 12 Jun, 2025
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from... An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. World 12 Jun, 2025
Russian attacks kill 3 and wound 64 as drones hit Kharkiv and other parts of Ukraine Russian attacks kill 3 and wound 64 as drones hit Kharkiv and other parts of Ukraine Russian forces launched a new drone assault across Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 others, Ukrainian officials said. Russian forces launched a new drone assault across Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 64 others, Ukrainian officials said. World 11 Jun, 2025
Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health concerns Northern India on the boil with heat waves disrupting normal lives and raising health... The record for the country is 51 C (124 F), set in May 2016 in Rajasthan's city of Phalodi. The record for the country is 51 C (124 F), set in May 2016 in Rajasthan's city of Phalodi. World 10 Jun, 2025
What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's immigration protests What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's... Protest over immigration raids have happened in several major cities, though none have reached the scale of those in Los Angeles. Protest over immigration raids have happened in several major cities, though none have reached the scale of those in Los Angeles. World 10 Jun, 2025
Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Ukraine has developed long-range drones that continue to strike deep inside Russia. Ukraine has developed long-range drones that continue to strike deep inside Russia. World 09 Jun, 2025
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames... In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. World 08 Jun, 2025
Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. The protesters have said the country’s mineral riches have benefited business interests and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. World 04 Jun, 2025
At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which organizes the IPL, in a statement called the incident “unfortunate.” World 04 Jun, 2025
South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan South Korea's new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with... South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. World 04 Jun, 2025
Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. World 04 Jun, 2025
Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war Ukraine and Russia agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in three-year war Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. World 02 Jun, 2025
Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh opens trial of deposed ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal directed investigators to produce Hasina, a former home minister and a former police chief before the court on June 16. World 01 Jun, 2025
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
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.
