US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security... The decision by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun “is a setback for the whole region,” Austin said after the first day of meetings. The decision by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun “is a setback for the whole region,” Austin said after the first day of meetings. World 20 Nov, 2024
What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean? What does Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean? Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv’s first use of the weapon inside Russia. Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv’s first use of the weapon inside Russia. World 20 Nov, 2024
Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. World 19 Nov, 2024
1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and resilience 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and... About a fifth of Ukraine’s internationally recognized territory is now controlled by Russia. About a fifth of Ukraine’s internationally recognized territory is now controlled by Russia. World 19 Nov, 2024
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. World 19 Nov, 2024
Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using... Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. World 19 Nov, 2024
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92 Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92 Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92. Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92. World 19 Nov, 2024
Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India Seeking Hasina's extradition could also pose a challenge for India, which has treated her as a trusted friend. Seeking Hasina's extradition could also pose a challenge for India, which has treated her as a trusted friend. World 18 Nov, 2024
Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response to the approval that he and his government have been requesting of Biden for more than a year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response to the approval that he and his government have been requesting of Biden for more than a year. World 18 Nov, 2024
Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war As another winter of war approaches, Ukrainian soldiers say they remain resolute. As another winter of war approaches, Ukrainian soldiers say they remain resolute. World 17 Nov, 2024
Russia launches one of the fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure Russia launches one of the fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's... Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. World 17 Nov, 2024
Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament Party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning president wins majority in parliament The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, according to official election results Friday, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival. The party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a majority in parliament, according to official election results Friday, providing a solid mandate for his program for economic revival. World 15 Nov, 2024
The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency Trump’s take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Trump’s take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. World 14 Nov, 2024
Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. World 14 Nov, 2024
1 million migrants, including Nepalis, in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target 1 million migrants, including Nepalis, in the US rely on temporary protections that... The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Nepal's TPS designation for 18 months, from December 25, 2023 to June 24, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Nepal's TPS designation for 18 months, from December 25, 2023 to June 24, 2025. World 14 Nov, 2024
Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says Kyiv officials say that Russia has deployed around 50,000 troops to Kursk in a bid to dislodge the Ukrainians. Kyiv officials say that Russia has deployed around 50,000 troops to Kursk in a bid to dislodge the Ukrainians. World 13 Nov, 2024
Bangladesh asks Interpol for help in arresting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh asks Interpol for help in arresting ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 with her close aides and former ministers, ending a 15-year rule. Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 with her close aides and former ministers, ending a 15-year rule. World 13 Nov, 2024
North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia North Korea ratified the treaty through a decree signed Monday by the country's president of state affairs, KCNA said, using one of Kim's titles. North Korea ratified the treaty through a decree signed Monday by the country's president of state affairs, KCNA said, using one of Kim's titles. World 12 Nov, 2024
Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about... Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the “strict” punishment of the perpetrator according to law, in a statement Tuesday evening. Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the “strict” punishment of the perpetrator according to law, in a statement Tuesday evening. World 12 Nov, 2024
Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs and kill 31 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics say Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs and kill 31 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics... The military said the houses contained Hezbollah installations, but the claim could not be independently confirmed. The military said the houses contained Hezbollah installations, but the claim could not be independently confirmed. World 12 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.
