A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4,... A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others. A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others. World 26 Apr, 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. World 25 Apr, 2025
Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. World 25 Apr, 2025
South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. World 24 Apr, 2025
Terror Knows No Borders Terror Knows No Borders In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. World 24 Apr, 2025
Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. World 22 Apr, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will... Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. World 22 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World 22 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to... The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. World 21 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble... Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. World 21 Apr, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit that includes talks with Modi and personal engagements US Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit that includes talks... U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties A trade deal between India and the U.S. could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. A trade deal between India and the U.S. could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. World 20 Apr, 2025
How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours Trump and Putin speak for more than an hour and Trump speaks afterward with Zelenskyy. Trump and Putin speak for more than an hour and Trump speaks afterward with Zelenskyy. World 20 Apr, 2025
China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental concerns China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental... According to Friday's announcement, the canal is expected to create "up to 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Cambodia.” According to Friday's announcement, the canal is expected to create "up to 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Cambodia.” World 18 Apr, 2025
Maldives bars travelers with Israeli passports over Gaza war Maldives bars travelers with Israeli passports over Gaza war The Maldives immigration service clarified that Israeli citizens who have a second passport would be able to enter the country. The Maldives immigration service clarified that Israeli citizens who have a second passport would be able to enter the country. World 17 Apr, 2025
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing... Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported. Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported. World 17 Apr, 2025
Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap Local media reported earlier that Yunus' government was preparing to formally raise its demand for $4.52 billion in financial compensation from Pakistan. Local media reported earlier that Yunus' government was preparing to formally raise its demand for $4.52 billion in financial compensation from Pakistan. World 17 Apr, 2025
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. World 11 Apr, 2025
New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey... The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday. World 09 Apr, 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.
