Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000 Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops... The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. World 02 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more... The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. World 01 Apr, 2025
Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. World 31 Mar, 2025
Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. World 31 Mar, 2025
Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating... Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial... A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the... The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. World 29 Mar, 2025
Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok... A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known. A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known. World 28 Mar, 2025
Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the... The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire. The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire. World 27 Mar, 2025
Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. World 26 Mar, 2025
Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to... Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea's worst ever were ravaging the country's southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea's worst ever were ravaging the country's southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. World 26 Mar, 2025
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Vance would be accompanied by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Vance would be accompanied by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. World 24 Mar, 2025
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be... A number of residents were injured by hot dust from the eruptions. A number of residents were injured by hot dust from the eruptions. World 23 Mar, 2025
What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport, cut power to Heathrow Airport late on Thursday. A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport, cut power to Heathrow Airport late on Thursday. World 23 Mar, 2025
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76 George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76 George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. World 22 Mar, 2025
Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600 Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to... Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered a truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January. Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered a truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January. World 21 Mar, 2025
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges Prisoner exchanges have happened throughout the war, and Wednesday's exchange had been planned before the call with the U.S. president. Prisoner exchanges have happened throughout the war, and Wednesday's exchange had been planned before the call with the U.S. president. World 20 Mar, 2025
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and... Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it. Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it. World 18 Mar, 2025
White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to... The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict. The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict. World 18 Mar, 2025
How many hostages are left in Gaza? How many hostages are left in Gaza? Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy. Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy. World 18 Mar, 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.
