What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow The bomb was triggered remotely, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. The bomb was triggered remotely, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. World 18 Dec, 2024
A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine Russia’s top state investigative agency said it's looking into Kirillov’s death as a case of terrorism, and officials in Moscow vowed to punish Ukraine. Russia’s top state investigative agency said it's looking into Kirillov’s death as a case of terrorism, and officials in Moscow vowed to punish Ukraine. World 17 Dec, 2024
Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper... Trump declined to say whether he has spoken with Putin since the election. Trump declined to say whether he has spoken with Putin since the election. World 17 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Israel has been pounding what it says are military sites in Syria after the dramatic collapse of Assad’s rule, wiping out air defenses and most of the arsenal of the Syrian army. Israel has been pounding what it says are military sites in Syria after the dramatic collapse of Assad’s rule, wiping out air defenses and most of the arsenal of the Syrian army. World 16 Dec, 2024
Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact. World 16 Dec, 2024
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. World 16 Dec, 2024
Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,' top official says Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,'... The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. World 16 Dec, 2024
5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons 5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons Australia's government had offered the five temporary accommodation, medical care and any other support required, local media reported. Australia's government had offered the five temporary accommodation, medical care and any other support required, local media reported. World 15 Dec, 2024
Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, World 15 Dec, 2024
Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's... Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. World 13 Dec, 2024
Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting, officials say Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting,... Ukrainian troops repelled nearly 40 Russian attempts to storm defenses around Pokrovsk over the previous 24 hours, the General Staff said in a battlefield report Thursday. Ukrainian troops repelled nearly 40 Russian attempts to storm defenses around Pokrovsk over the previous 24 hours, the General Staff said in a battlefield report Thursday. World 12 Dec, 2024
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue... The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. World 12 Dec, 2024
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days' US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in... Fighting has escalated in the grinding war as both Russia and Ukraine scramble to get an upper hand in any coming negotiations. Fighting has escalated in the grinding war as both Russia and Ukraine scramble to get an upper hand in any coming negotiations. World 11 Dec, 2024
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over... South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. World 11 Dec, 2024
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. World 10 Dec, 2024
Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to support Hasina’s secular Awami League party. Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to support Hasina’s secular Awami League party. World 10 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh and India hold talks aimed at defusing escalating tensions Bangladesh and India hold talks aimed at defusing escalating tensions Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to be supporters of Hasina’s secular Awami League party. Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to be supporters of Hasina’s secular Awami League party. World 09 Dec, 2024
How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. World 09 Dec, 2024
South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law South Korea's Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial... South Korea’s Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. South Korea’s Justice Ministry on Monday imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion and other charges in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law last week. World 09 Dec, 2024
Russia's has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities? Russia's has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its... The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. World 09 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.
