Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National... The decision to choose Bhattacharya for the post is yet another reminder of the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic on the politics on public health. The decision to choose Bhattacharya for the post is yet another reminder of the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic on the politics on public health. World 27 Nov, 2024
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. From a refugee camp in Bangladesh, the court’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, said in a statement that he intended to request more warrants for Myanmar's leaders soon. World 27 Nov, 2024
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. World 27 Nov, 2024
Israel ramps up strikes on Beirut as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire with Hezbollah Israel ramps up strikes on Beirut as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire... Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. World 26 Nov, 2024
Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistan's capital. At least 6 people are killed Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistan's capital. At least 6... Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. World 26 Nov, 2024
Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance The Russians have detected and are exploiting weaknesses in the Ukrainian defenses, it said in an analysis late Sunday. The Russians have detected and are exploiting weaknesses in the Ukrainian defenses, it said in an analysis late Sunday. World 25 Nov, 2024
Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6... Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. World 25 Nov, 2024
An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in... The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, two U.N. agencies reported Monday. The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, two U.N. agencies reported Monday. World 25 Nov, 2024
South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85 South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85 South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced Sunday. He was 85. South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced Sunday. He was 85. World 25 Nov, 2024
New Zealanders help to save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach New Zealanders help to save about 30 whales after a pod strands on a beach More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. World 25 Nov, 2024
Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian... Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. World 24 Nov, 2024
Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping... When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. World 24 Nov, 2024
US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind the incursions, but said base officials determined there was no impact on residents or critical infrastructure. The Air Force didn’t identify who was behind the incursions, but said base officials determined there was no impact on residents or critical infrastructure. World 24 Nov, 2024
Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. World 24 Nov, 2024
Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at... Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday. Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday. World 23 Nov, 2024
Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42 Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42 Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in recent years, police said. Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in recent years, police said. World 22 Nov, 2024
Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas... The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. World 22 Nov, 2024
Ukraine says Russia launched intercontinental missile but US officials say it was intermediate-range Ukraine says Russia launched intercontinental missile but US officials say it was... Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads. Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads. World 21 Nov, 2024
Spain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the country illegally Spain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the... Spain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 migrants living in the country illegally each year for the next three years, Spain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 migrants living in the country illegally each year for the next three years, World 21 Nov, 2024
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's... Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. World 21 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.
