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
A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend There's a micromoon coming up. There's a micromoon coming up. World 09 Apr, 2025
Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.” World 08 Apr, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said. World 08 Apr, 2025
Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600 The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states. World 07 Apr, 2025
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. World 07 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and... Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. World 06 Apr, 2025
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters World 06 Apr, 2025
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial... South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. World 04 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. World 03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said. World 03 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.
