Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. When Trump resurrected the proposal during his first term, it was quickly rejected by Denmark and dismissed as a headline-grabbing stunt. World 26 Mar, 2025
Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to... Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea's worst ever were ravaging the country's southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea's worst ever were ravaging the country's southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday. World 26 Mar, 2025
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Vance would be accompanied by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Vance would be accompanied by Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz. World 24 Mar, 2025
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be... A number of residents were injured by hot dust from the eruptions. A number of residents were injured by hot dust from the eruptions. World 23 Mar, 2025
What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a... A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport, cut power to Heathrow Airport late on Thursday. A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport, cut power to Heathrow Airport late on Thursday. World 23 Mar, 2025
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76 George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76 George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. World 22 Mar, 2025
Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600 Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to... Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered a truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January. Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered a truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January. World 21 Mar, 2025
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest... Prisoner exchanges have happened throughout the war, and Wednesday's exchange had been planned before the call with the U.S. president. Prisoner exchanges have happened throughout the war, and Wednesday's exchange had been planned before the call with the U.S. president. World 20 Mar, 2025
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia... Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it. Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it. World 18 Mar, 2025
White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to... The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict. The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict. World 18 Mar, 2025
How many hostages are left in Gaza? How many hostages are left in Gaza? Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy. Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy. World 18 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 404 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 404 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with... Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. World 18 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 235 and threaten to fully reignite war with Hamas Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 235 and threaten to fully reignite war with... Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. World 18 Mar, 2025
Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their... The immigrants were deported after Trump’s declaration of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has been used only three times in U.S. history. The immigrants were deported after Trump’s declaration of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has been used only three times in U.S. history. World 17 Mar, 2025
Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war The United States President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The United States President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. World 17 Mar, 2025
Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town as Putin advisor says truce would help Ukraine Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town as Putin advisor says truce... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Russia, but he wouldn’t comment on Moscow’s view of the ceasefire proposal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Russia, but he wouldn’t comment on Moscow’s view of the ceasefire proposal. World 13 Mar, 2025
What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President Duterte arrested? What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President... The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court. The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court. World 12 Mar, 2025
US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a... Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas. Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas. World 12 Mar, 2025
Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. World 12 Mar, 2025
What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment... Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling. Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling. World 11 Mar, 2025
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.
