Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's... In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. In recent days, the insurgency even dropped his nom de guerre and began referring to him by his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. World 08 Dec, 2024
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's half-century rule Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family's... The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. World 08 Dec, 2024
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a... As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. World 08 Dec, 2024
Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the... The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. World 08 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. World 06 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. World 06 Dec, 2024
South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making impeachment more likely South Korea's governing party head supports suspending Yoon's powers, making... South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. World 06 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age' Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age' The annual lecture by the chief of Britain’s defense staff is a tradition at RUSI, one of the country’s foremost think tanks on military and strategic issues. The annual lecture by the chief of Britain’s defense staff is a tradition at RUSI, one of the country’s foremost think tanks on military and strategic issues. World 05 Dec, 2024
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded to the reports. World 04 Dec, 2024
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency? Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. Al-Golani's success on the battlefield follows years of maneuvering among extremist organizations while eliminating competitors and former allies. World 04 Dec, 2024
13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients 13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. The surrogacy business boomed in Cambodia after it was put under tight restrictions in neighboring Thailand, as well as in India and Nepal. World 03 Dec, 2024
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of... Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. World 03 Dec, 2024
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. World 02 Dec, 2024
Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US... President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. World 01 Dec, 2024
Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of... Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership. Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership. World 01 Dec, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia's war in Ukraine North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia's war in Ukraine North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. World 01 Dec, 2024
India's Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and fraud charges India's Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and fraud... Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. World 01 Dec, 2024
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it? UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it? Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered deal that brought a ceasefire Wednesday. Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered deal that brought a ceasefire Wednesday. World 28 Nov, 2024
Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in Ukraine Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in Ukraine Western governments and South Korea say North Korea in recent months has intensified its military support for Russia. Western governments and South Korea say North Korea in recent months has intensified its military support for Russia. World 28 Nov, 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.
