Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial... The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians. World 25 May, 2025
Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam Buddha relic from Sarnath exhibited in Vietnam The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance. The holy relics of the Buddha are considered sacred and serve as tangible connections to his inheritance. World 23 May, 2025
What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday. President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area, the Kremlin said Wednesday. World 22 May, 2025
North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony attended by Kim North Korea's second naval destroyer is damaged in a failed launch at a ceremony... North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces. North Korea's second naval destroyer was damaged in its failed launch to the water this week, state media reported Thursday, in an embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as he pushes to modernize his naval forces. World 22 May, 2025
Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said. It's likelier that the complex system may have some initial capability by that point, a U.S. official familiar with the program said. World 21 May, 2025
JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death. Vance was one of the last foreign officials to meet with Francis before the Argentine pope's April 21 death. World 19 May, 2025
Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 people Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least... The Houthis say they are attacking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthis say they are attacking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. World 18 May, 2025
Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday. At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said Sunday. World 18 May, 2025
Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead in US, including 18 in Kentucky Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead in US, including 18 in Kentucky At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition. World 18 May, 2025
After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader... Trump reiterated that he wasn’t surprised that Putin skipped out on the talks set for Friday in Turkey. Trump reiterated that he wasn’t surprised that Putin skipped out on the talks set for Friday in Turkey. World 16 May, 2025
As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said Russia is “quickly replenishing front-line units with new recruits to maintain the battlefield initiative.” The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said Russia is “quickly replenishing front-line units with new recruits to maintain the battlefield initiative.” World 15 May, 2025
Brazil's Lula says will urge Putin 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy Brazil's Lula says will urge Putin 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy Lula was traveling to Moscow on Wednesday, where he was due to stop over on his way back to Brazil from an official state visit in China. Lula was traveling to Moscow on Wednesday, where he was due to stop over on his way back to Brazil from an official state visit in China. World 14 May, 2025
Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares for World Cup Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares... FIFA shared with the AP a letter it sent Human Rights Watch last month defending the selection of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup. FIFA shared with the AP a letter it sent Human Rights Watch last month defending the selection of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup. World 14 May, 2025
Trump's mediation offer renews focus on Kashmir after India-Pakistan clash risked broader war Trump's mediation offer renews focus on Kashmir after India-Pakistan clash risked... Experts say the crisis deepened the neighbors' rivalry as both crossed a threshold with each striking the other with high-speed missiles and drones. Experts say the crisis deepened the neighbors' rivalry as both crossed a threshold with each striking the other with high-speed missiles and drones. World 12 May, 2025
Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkey personally Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in... The leaders pledged tougher sanctions on Russia if Putin did not accept the proposal. The leaders pledged tougher sanctions on Russia if Putin did not accept the proposal. World 11 May, 2025
Unease lingers in Kashmir despite ceasefire between India and Pakistan Unease lingers in Kashmir despite ceasefire between India and Pakistan Joy about an India-Pakistan ceasefire was short-lived in Kashmir. Joy about an India-Pakistan ceasefire was short-lived in Kashmir. World 11 May, 2025
India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later. World 11 May, 2025
Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that erupted following an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of the disputed region. Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that erupted following an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of the disputed region. World 09 May, 2025
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded footsteps. World 09 May, 2025
From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded Ukraine's Parliament votes unanimously in favor of ratifying the minerals agreement with the U.S., setting the deal in motion. Ukraine's Parliament votes unanimously in favor of ratifying the minerals agreement with the U.S., setting the deal in motion. World 08 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.
