Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details. India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details. World 25 Dec, 2024
Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32 survivors Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32... An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead. An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead. World 25 Dec, 2024
Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific... Earthquakes are normal for the South Pacific nation made up of 80 islands and home to 330,000 people, but Tuesday’s terrifying shake was like nothing residents had felt before. Earthquakes are normal for the South Pacific nation made up of 80 islands and home to 330,000 people, but Tuesday’s terrifying shake was like nothing residents had felt before. World 19 Dec, 2024
China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in the Himalayas China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in the Himalayas The October border pact was followed days later by a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their first in five years. The October border pact was followed days later by a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their first in five years. World 19 Dec, 2024
A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces The White House and Pentagon on Monday confirmed that the North Korean forces have been battling on the front lines in largely infantry positions. The White House and Pentagon on Monday confirmed that the North Korean forces have been battling on the front lines in largely infantry positions. World 18 Dec, 2024
What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow What's known about the brazen bombing that killed a top Russian general in Moscow The bomb was triggered remotely, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. The bomb was triggered remotely, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB. World 18 Dec, 2024
A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine Russia’s top state investigative agency said it's looking into Kirillov’s death as a case of terrorism, and officials in Moscow vowed to punish Ukraine. Russia’s top state investigative agency said it's looking into Kirillov’s death as a case of terrorism, and officials in Moscow vowed to punish Ukraine. World 17 Dec, 2024
Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper... Trump declined to say whether he has spoken with Putin since the election. Trump declined to say whether he has spoken with Putin since the election. World 17 Dec, 2024
Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Israel has been pounding what it says are military sites in Syria after the dramatic collapse of Assad’s rule, wiping out air defenses and most of the arsenal of the Syrian army. Israel has been pounding what it says are military sites in Syria after the dramatic collapse of Assad’s rule, wiping out air defenses and most of the arsenal of the Syrian army. World 16 Dec, 2024
Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact. World 16 Dec, 2024
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. World 16 Dec, 2024
Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,' top official says Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,'... The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. World 16 Dec, 2024
5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons 5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons Australia's government had offered the five temporary accommodation, medical care and any other support required, local media reported. Australia's government had offered the five temporary accommodation, medical care and any other support required, local media reported. World 15 Dec, 2024
Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? Who was in ousted Syrian President Assad's inner circle and where are they now? For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, For more than five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared question their power in the country's notorious prisons, World 15 Dec, 2024
Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's... Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. World 13 Dec, 2024
Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting, officials say Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting,... Ukrainian troops repelled nearly 40 Russian attempts to storm defenses around Pokrovsk over the previous 24 hours, the General Staff said in a battlefield report Thursday. Ukrainian troops repelled nearly 40 Russian attempts to storm defenses around Pokrovsk over the previous 24 hours, the General Staff said in a battlefield report Thursday. World 12 Dec, 2024
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue... The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. World 12 Dec, 2024
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days' US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in... Fighting has escalated in the grinding war as both Russia and Ukraine scramble to get an upper hand in any coming negotiations. Fighting has escalated in the grinding war as both Russia and Ukraine scramble to get an upper hand in any coming negotiations. World 11 Dec, 2024
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over... South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. World 11 Dec, 2024
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. The deployment would be a step toward Ukraine joining NATO, Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. World 10 Dec, 2024
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
