Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy... A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water. A second cargo ship came under fire hours later, with no report of damage, though the vessel was then stopped in the water. World 22 Apr, 2026
French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits. South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits. World 21 Apr, 2026
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's... Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. World 21 Apr, 2026
Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector. World 20 Apr, 2026
Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. World 20 Apr, 2026
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and... Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. World 20 Apr, 2026
Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect. Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect. World 19 Apr, 2026
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward... Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week. Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week. World 19 Apr, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies. Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued defiant remarks on Saturday, saying the navy stands “ready to inflict bitter defeats on its enemies. World 18 Apr, 2026
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass. The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday. The United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass. World 18 Apr, 2026
Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8 Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8 A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. World 17 Apr, 2026
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. World 17 Apr, 2026
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes. Iran has repeatedly insisted that it does not seek a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is for peaceful proposes. World 16 Apr, 2026
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend." When Putin visited China in September, Xi welcomed his counterpart as an “old friend.” Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend." World 15 Apr, 2026
Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said. Germany will help Kyiv facilitate the return home of Ukrainian men of military age, Merz said. World 15 Apr, 2026
Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain... Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home, Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home, World 14 Apr, 2026
Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as standoff deepens Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday floated the idea of cooperation with the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah. World 14 Apr, 2026
US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the... Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue in the coming days. World 13 Apr, 2026
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without... Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment." Trump stressed that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were at the core of the failure to end the war, and said the U.S. was ready to “finish up” Iran at the “appropriate moment." World 12 Apr, 2026
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently. Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently. World 10 Apr, 2026
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
