Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. World 24 Feb, 2025
The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a... On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. World 24 Feb, 2025
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can't be weak in the face of Putin' Macron's message to Trump: 'You can't be weak in the face of Putin' Macron will travel to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday, the White House said. Macron will travel to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday, the White House said. World 21 Feb, 2025
How many hostages are left in Gaza? How many hostages are left in Gaza? Negations for a second stage of the ceasefire are expected to get underway in the coming days. Negations for a second stage of the ceasefire are expected to get underway in the coming days. World 21 Feb, 2025
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts? Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts? Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ a dictator without elections” and claimed his support among voters was near rock-bottom. Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ a dictator without elections” and claimed his support among voters was near rock-bottom. World 20 Feb, 2025
Indian prime minister's party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi state Indian prime minister's party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi... Former party student leader Rekha Gupta, 50, was named New Delhi chief minister, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad announced. Former party student leader Rekha Gupta, 50, was named New Delhi chief minister, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad announced. World 20 Feb, 2025
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine... Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” World 19 Feb, 2025
Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S., including Nepalis, detained in a Panama Hotel as officials seek to repatriate them Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S., including Nepalis, detained in a Panama Hotel as... The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries, including Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and others. The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries, including Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and others. World 19 Feb, 2025
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the upcoming talks, saying they would “yield no results” given the absence of Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the upcoming talks, saying they would “yield no results” given the absence of Ukrainian officials. World 18 Feb, 2025
Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in... Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. World 18 Feb, 2025
Defiant Canadians mark their flag's anniversary as Trump hopes to make their country a state Defiant Canadians mark their flag's anniversary as Trump hopes to make their country... Canada's current maple leaf flag, with the ensign of the United Kingdom removed, officially appeared on Feb. 15, 1965. Canada's current maple leaf flag, with the ensign of the United Kingdom removed, officially appeared on Feb. 15, 1965. World 16 Feb, 2025
Russia claims capture of another village in eastern Ukraine Russia claims capture of another village in eastern Ukraine Russia seeks to take control of all parts of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk, which together make up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial region. Russia seeks to take control of all parts of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk, which together make up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial region. World 16 Feb, 2025
Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. World 16 Feb, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. World 16 Feb, 2025
UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. World 13 Feb, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners,... Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits... Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday World 12 Feb, 2025
Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan... South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. World 11 Feb, 2025
A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. World 11 Feb, 2025
World Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.
Nepal NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task.
Kathmandu Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces.
Nepal Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening.
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
