Zelenskyy in Manila to promote peace summit, which he says China and Russia are trying to undermine Zelenskyy in Manila to promote peace summit, which he says China and Russia are... Marcos pledged that his country would take part in the peace summit, Philippine Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. Marcos pledged that his country would take part in the peace summit, Philippine Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. World 03 Jun, 2024
India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's... The voters are choosing 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for a five-year term. The voters are choosing 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for a five-year term. World 03 Jun, 2024
Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history. Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history. World 03 Jun, 2024
India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's... The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. World 03 Jun, 2024
Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza Nearly 11,000 Israelis visited Maldives last year, which was 0.6% of the total tourist arrivals. Nearly 11,000 Israelis visited Maldives last year, which was 0.6% of the total tourist arrivals. World 02 Jun, 2024
Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine... Zelenskyy said he planned to meet one-on-one with Singapore's prime minister and would urge him to participate in person in the Switzerland talks. Zelenskyy said he planned to meet one-on-one with Singapore's prime minister and would urge him to participate in person in the Switzerland talks. World 02 Jun, 2024
Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. World 31 May, 2024
Ukraine's army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region Ukraine's army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the... The air force said that the overnight attacks included eight S-300 ballistic missiles, 11 cruise missiles and 32 Shahed drones. The air force said that the overnight attacks included eight S-300 ballistic missiles, 11 cruise missiles and 32 Shahed drones. World 30 May, 2024
Bus crashes into gorge in India-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 21 people Bus crashes into gorge in India-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 21 people The crash happened in the Jammu region when the bus plunged 150 feet (45.7 meters) into the gorge. The crash happened in the Jammu region when the bus plunged 150 feet (45.7 meters) into the gorge. World 30 May, 2024
France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia... Western leaders are keen to put pressure on Putin, whose forces have recently been pushing hard against Ukrainian defenses in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Western leaders are keen to put pressure on Putin, whose forces have recently been pushing hard against Ukrainian defenses in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. World 29 May, 2024
A bus plunges into a ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 20 passengers A bus plunges into a ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 20 passengers A speeding passenger bus crashed off a mountainous highway and fell into a ravine in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 20 passengers, police and government officials said. A speeding passenger bus crashed off a mountainous highway and fell into a ravine in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 20 passengers, police and government officials said. World 29 May, 2024
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. World 28 May, 2024
Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan Putin also promised to increase gas deliveries to Uzbekistan. Putin also promised to increase gas deliveries to Uzbekistan. World 27 May, 2024
A tropical storm floods villages and cuts power to millions in parts of Bangladesh and India A tropical storm floods villages and cuts power to millions in parts of Bangladesh... In India's West Bengal state, thatched roofs on houses were blown away and electric poles and trees were uprooted in some coastal districts. In India's West Bengal state, thatched roofs on houses were blown away and electric poles and trees were uprooted in some coastal districts. World 27 May, 2024
Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, World 26 May, 2024
Over 670 people died in a massive Papua New Guinea landslide, UN estimates, as survivors seek safety Over 670 people died in a massive Papua New Guinea landslide, UN estimates, as... The national government meanwhile is considering whether it needs to officially request more international support. The national government meanwhile is considering whether it needs to officially request more international support. World 26 May, 2024
Fire at a baby care center kills 7 infants in India's capital, a fire officer says Fire at a baby care center kills 7 infants in India's capital, a fire officer... A fire broke out in a baby care center in India's capital Saturday night, killing seven infants, a fire service officer said. A fire broke out in a baby care center in India's capital Saturday night, killing seven infants, a fire service officer said. World 26 May, 2024
At least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say At least 27 people killed in a fire at an amusement park in western India, police say A major fire broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 27 people, including several children, police and media reports said. A major fire broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 27 people, including several children, police and media reports said. World 26 May, 2024
Blinken will head to eastern Europe as concerns mount about Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia Blinken will head to eastern Europe as concerns mount about Ukraine, Moldova and... Blinken's announcement did not identify anyone who has already been targeted, but it also said the US would undertake a comprehensive review of US-Georgia cooperation. Blinken's announcement did not identify anyone who has already been targeted, but it also said the US would undertake a comprehensive review of US-Georgia cooperation. World 25 May, 2024
Kenyan climber is found dead on Mount Everest in Nepal Kenyan climber is found dead on Mount Everest in Nepal The body of Cheruiyot Kirui was found on Mount Everest, said Khim Lal Gautam, a government official at the mountain's base camp. The body of Cheruiyot Kirui was found on Mount Everest, said Khim Lal Gautam, a government official at the mountain's base camp. World 24 May, 2024
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
