James Harrison, whose blood plasma donations are credited with saving 2.4 million babies, dies at 88 James Harrison, whose blood plasma donations are credited with saving 2.4 million... An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88, his family said Tuesday. An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88, his family said Tuesday. World 04 Mar, 2025
European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade... European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. World 28 Feb, 2025
Trump sees 'a thirst' for his 'gold card' visa idea with $5 million potential path to US citizenship Trump sees 'a thirst' for his 'gold card' visa idea with $5 million potential path to... During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to pay off the country’s debt. During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to pay off the country’s debt. World 27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under federal guard USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under... Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. World 27 Feb, 2025
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico... Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. World 27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets dismantled USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets... Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. World 27 Feb, 2025
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with... Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. World 25 Feb, 2025
Wounded, recovered and back to war. Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after amputation Wounded, recovered and back to war. Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after... The Ukrainian intelligence soldier doesn’t know how long his clinical death lasted after an explosive detonated beneath him. The Ukrainian intelligence soldier doesn’t know how long his clinical death lasted after an explosive detonated beneath him. World 24 Feb, 2025
Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp near Darien Gap Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp... Migrants were from Asian nations, Russia, Afghanistan and Nepal, Panamanian authorities said. Migrants were from Asian nations, Russia, Afghanistan and Nepal, Panamanian authorities said. World 24 Feb, 2025
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election? Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election? The 69-year-old conservative leader heads the center-right Union bloc, which won Germany's national election with 28.5% of the votes. The 69-year-old conservative leader heads the center-right Union bloc, which won Germany's national election with 28.5% of the votes. World 24 Feb, 2025
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
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.
