Biden announces nearly $2.5B more in military aid for Ukraine Biden announces nearly $2.5B more in military aid for Ukraine Biden said all longer-term USAI funds have now been spent and pledged to use all the remaining drawdown money before leaving office. Biden said all longer-term USAI funds have now been spent and pledged to use all the remaining drawdown money before leaving office. World 30 Dec, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office North Korea's Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. World 30 Dec, 2024
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. World 30 Dec, 2024
Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia Some front-line commanders said conditions are tough, morale is low and troops are questioning command decisions, even the very purpose of occupying Kursk. Some front-line commanders said conditions are tough, morale is low and troops are questioning command decisions, even the very purpose of occupying Kursk. World 29 Dec, 2024
At least 177 killed in South Korea airport plane fire At least 177 killed in South Korea airport plane fire A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy. A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy. World 29 Dec, 2024
Death toll from a plane fire at a South Korean airport rises to 62 Death toll from a plane fire at a South Korean airport rises to 62 South Korea's fire agency says that 62 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing at an airport in the country's south. South Korea's fire agency says that 62 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing at an airport in the country's south. World 29 Dec, 2024
Leaders and politicians pay homage to India's former prime minister, Manmohan Singh Leaders and politicians pay homage to India's former prime minister, Manmohan Singh Later, Modi in a video message said Singh’s life “was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity.” Later, Modi in a video message said Singh’s life “was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity.” World 27 Dec, 2024
Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy... Speaking to reporters, Putin said Russia has just a few Oreshnik missiles, but added that it wouldn't hesitate to use them on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, Putin said Russia has just a few Oreshnik missiles, but added that it wouldn't hesitate to use them on Ukraine. World 27 Dec, 2024
Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23 Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23 German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition. World 27 Dec, 2024
India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92 India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at... India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. World 27 Dec, 2024
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board Rescuers have rushed 29 people who survived the crash to hospitals. Rescuers have rushed 29 people who survived the crash to hospitals. World 26 Dec, 2024
Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some... According to official data, 10,749 people were killed in India, including nearly 7,000 people in Tamil Nadu alone. According to official data, 10,749 people were killed in India, including nearly 7,000 people in Tamil Nadu alone. World 26 Dec, 2024
South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as... South Korea’s main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3. South Korea’s main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3. World 26 Dec, 2024
Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors, officials say Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors, officials... An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said. An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said. World 26 Dec, 2024
France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant. The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant. World 25 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details. India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details. World 25 Dec, 2024
Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32 survivors Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32... An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead. An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead. World 25 Dec, 2024
Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific... Earthquakes are normal for the South Pacific nation made up of 80 islands and home to 330,000 people, but Tuesday’s terrifying shake was like nothing residents had felt before. Earthquakes are normal for the South Pacific nation made up of 80 islands and home to 330,000 people, but Tuesday’s terrifying shake was like nothing residents had felt before. World 19 Dec, 2024
China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in the Himalayas China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in the Himalayas The October border pact was followed days later by a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their first in five years. The October border pact was followed days later by a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their first in five years. World 19 Dec, 2024
A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces The White House and Pentagon on Monday confirmed that the North Korean forces have been battling on the front lines in largely infantry positions. The White House and Pentagon on Monday confirmed that the North Korean forces have been battling on the front lines in largely infantry positions. World 18 Dec, 2024
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
