Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days Pakistan says it has 'credible intelligence' India will attack within days Cross-border exchanges of gunfire between soldiers have increased along the Line of Control, the de facto frontier that separates Kashmiri territory between the two rivals. Cross-border exchanges of gunfire between soldiers have increased along the Line of Control, the de facto frontier that separates Kashmiri territory between the two rivals. World 30 Apr, 2025
Ukraine says it's ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US Ukraine says it's ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress in negotiations aimed at stopping the war. Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress in negotiations aimed at stopping the war. World 30 Apr, 2025
Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14 people Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14... A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. World 30 Apr, 2025
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern... Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. World 29 Apr, 2025
Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us' Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to... Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. World 29 Apr, 2025
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in... Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. World 28 Apr, 2025
With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to... One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. World 28 Apr, 2025
Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a... Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022. Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022. World 27 Apr, 2025
Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said. The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said. World 27 Apr, 2025
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
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.
