Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim holiday Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim... Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities. Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities. World 18 Mar, 2026
Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran “We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.” “We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.” World 17 Mar, 2026
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy... The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. World 17 Mar, 2026
Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for... Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began. Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began. World 17 Mar, 2026
The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire. World 16 Mar, 2026
After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. World 16 Mar, 2026
US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, World 15 Mar, 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. World 15 Mar, 2026
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. World 15 Mar, 2026
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized... Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on... Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. World 12 Mar, 2026
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. World 11 Mar, 2026
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a... The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, World 11 Mar, 2026
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. World 10 Mar, 2026
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the... Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. World 10 Mar, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. World 09 Mar, 2026
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi... Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. World 09 Mar, 2026
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it... The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. World 08 Mar, 2026
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and... All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. World 07 Mar, 2026
World Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.
Nepal NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task.
Kathmandu Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces.
Nepal Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening.
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
