Powerful earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region Powerful earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same... A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region. A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region. World 15 Oct, 2023
Louise Glück, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80 Louise Glück, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80 Nobel laureate Louise Glück, a poet of unblinking candor and perception who wove classical allusions, philosophical reveries, bittersweet memories and humorous asides into indelible portraits of a fallen and heartrending world, has died at 80. Nobel laureate Louise Glück, a poet of unblinking candor and perception who wove classical allusions, philosophical reveries, bittersweet memories and humorous asides into indelible portraits of a fallen and heartrending world, has died at 80. World 14 Oct, 2023
Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will skip it, as Yerevan's relationship with Moscow has frayed amid mutual accusations. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will skip it, as Yerevan's relationship with Moscow has frayed amid mutual accusations. World 12 Oct, 2023
What was Hamas thinking? For over three decades, it has had the same brutal idea of victory What was Hamas thinking? For over three decades, it has had the same brutal idea of... Israel has faced virtually no calls for restraint in the wake of the Hamas attack, but that could change if the war drags on. Israel has faced virtually no calls for restraint in the wake of the Hamas attack, but that could change if the war drags on. World 12 Oct, 2023
$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California A player in California won a $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. A player in California won a $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. World 12 Oct, 2023
Passenger train derails in eastern India, killing 4 people and injuring dozens Passenger train derails in eastern India, killing 4 people and injuring dozens A passenger train derailed in eastern India late Wednesday, killing four passengers and injuring dozens, a government official said on Thursday. A passenger train derailed in eastern India late Wednesday, killing four passengers and injuring dozens, a government official said on Thursday. World 12 Oct, 2023
6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes part of western Afghanistan where earlier quake killed over 2,000 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes part of western Afghanistan where earlier quake... Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages. Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages. World 11 Oct, 2023
Under heavy bombing, Palestinians in Gaza move from place to place, only to discover nowhere is safe Under heavy bombing, Palestinians in Gaza move from place to place, only to discover... “When I escape, I do it for my children,” she said, her hands trembling. “Their lives rest on my shoulders.” “When I escape, I do it for my children,” she said, her hands trembling. “Their lives rest on my shoulders.” World 10 Oct, 2023
Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters fourth day Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters... Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel’s prime minister vowed retaliation against the Islamic militant group that would “reverberate for generations.” Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel’s prime minister vowed retaliation against the Islamic militant group that would “reverberate for generations.” World 10 Oct, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins Iran runs a sophisticated smuggling network to funnel weapons into Gaza, which has long been cut off from the outside world by an Israeli blockade. Iran runs a sophisticated smuggling network to funnel weapons into Gaza, which has long been cut off from the outside world by an Israeli blockade. World 09 Oct, 2023
What went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel's intelligence prowess after Hamas attack What went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel's intelligence prowess after Hamas... Allies who share intelligence with Israel said security agencies were misreading reality. Allies who share intelligence with Israel said security agencies were misreading reality. World 09 Oct, 2023
What to know as Israel declares war, bombards Gaza Strip after unprecedented Hamas attack What to know as Israel declares war, bombards Gaza Strip after unprecedented Hamas... Egypt spoke with both sides about a potential cease-fire, but an Egyptian official said Israel was not open to a truce “at this stage.” Egypt spoke with both sides about a potential cease-fire, but an Egyptian official said Israel was not open to a truce “at this stage.” World 09 Oct, 2023
Hamas assault echoes 1973 Arab-Israeli war – a shock attack and questions of political, intelligence culpability Hamas assault echoes 1973 Arab-Israeli war – a shock attack and questions of... The 1973 war proved to be a watershed moment not only in the Arab-Israeli conflict but also for the politics of Israel. The 1973 war proved to be a watershed moment not only in the Arab-Israeli conflict but also for the politics of Israel. World 09 Oct, 2023
Nobel economics prize goes to professor for research on the workplace gender gap Nobel economics prize goes to professor for research on the workplace gender gap The Nobel economics prize was awarded Monday to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for research that has advanced the understanding of the gender gap in the labor market. The Nobel economics prize was awarded Monday to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for research that has advanced the understanding of the gender gap in the labor market. World 09 Oct, 2023
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and scours south for Hamas fighters as death toll nears 1,200 Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and scours south for Hamas fighters as death toll... Israel's military scoured the country's south for Hamas fighters and guarded breaches in its border fence with tanks on Monday, as it pounded the Gaza Strip from the air and mustered for a campaign its prime minister said would destroy “the military and governing capabilities” of the militant group. Israel's military scoured the country's south for Hamas fighters and guarded breaches in its border fence with tanks on Monday, as it pounded the Gaza Strip from the air and mustered for a campaign its prime minister said would destroy “the military and governing capabilities” of the militant group. World 09 Oct, 2023
Israel battles Hamas militants as country's death toll from mass incursion reaches 600 Israel battles Hamas militants as country's death toll from mass incursion... Israeli soldiers battled Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel on Sunday and launched retaliation strikes that leveled buildings in Gaza, while in northern Israel a brief exchange of strikes with Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group raised fears of a broader conflict. Israeli soldiers battled Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel on Sunday and launched retaliation strikes that leveled buildings in Gaza, while in northern Israel a brief exchange of strikes with Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group raised fears of a broader conflict. World 08 Oct, 2023
US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist's killing could upend strategy for countering China US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist's killing could upend strategy for... US officials have also repeatedly urged India to cooperate in the investigation. US officials have also repeatedly urged India to cooperate in the investigation. World 08 Oct, 2023
Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000 Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000 Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000, said a Taliban spokesman Sunday, in one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades. Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to 2,000, said a Taliban spokesman Sunday, in one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades. World 08 Oct, 2023
Hamas fighters storm Israeli towns in surprise attack; Israel responds with deadly strikes on Gaza Hamas fighters storm Israeli towns in surprise attack; Israel responds with deadly... Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and rampaged through nearby Israeli communities, killing at least 250 people and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday. Israel responded with strikes in Gaza that killed 232 and signaled more as its prime minister said the country is at war and vowed to inflict an “unprecedented price.” Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and rampaged through nearby Israeli communities, killing at least 250 people and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday. Israel responded with strikes in Gaza that killed 232 and signaled more as its prime minister said the country is at war and vowed to inflict an “unprecedented price.” World 08 Oct, 2023
Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in Iran Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in... Imprisoned activistNarges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. Imprisoned activistNarges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. World 06 Oct, 2023
Opinion Engaging the disabled in agriculture: A transformative initiative We all know the value and potential of agriculture in Nepal. We also know how much the sector has been neglected. It is becoming less and less attractive with less and less people keen to work on it.
Sports Bayern stars Musiala and Sané racing to be fit for Champions League semifinal vs. Real Madrid Bayern hosts Madrid for the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday.
Nepal UML candidate continues to lead in Bajhang by-poll As per reports, CPN (UML) candidate Daman Bahadur Bhandari is leading with 2,087 votes.
Sports Arsenal beats Tottenham 3-2 and stays ahead in Premier League title race Arsenal kept up its push for the Premier League title with a 3-2 win at Tottenham on Sunday.
World A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
Business NAC's plane lands at TIA after maintenance in Israel An aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has arrived in Kathmandu after undergoing repair work in Israel.
Sports Royal Challengers Bengaluru stay alive with win over Gujarat Titans in IPL Chennai Super Kings hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second game later Sunday.
Nepal China to waive visa fees for Nepali nationals The People's Republic of China has decided to waive visa fees for Nepali citizens visiting the country.
Business Nepal hosts an investment summit in hopes of attracting foreign money for hydropower projects Nepal is home to eight of the tallest mountain peaks in the world and has several rivers flowing down from them, bringing huge hydropower potential.