US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of... The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. World 03 Jan, 2026
Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time... The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die. The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die. World 02 Jan, 2026
A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. World 02 Jan, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid... Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram. Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram. World 01 Jan, 2026
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened... In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop. In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop. World 01 Jan, 2026
'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration 'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's... Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday. Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday. World 01 Jan, 2026
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation's most baffling mysteries.Despite... KUALA LUMPUR, DECEMBER 31More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace,... World 31 Dec, 2025
Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. World 31 Dec, 2025
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting. Russia and Ukraine have throughout the war exchanged accusations about attacks that cannot be independently verified because of the fighting. World 30 Dec, 2025
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80 Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. World 30 Dec, 2025
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role... The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand. The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand. World 29 Dec, 2025
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with... Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict. Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict. World 29 Dec, 2025
Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is... Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January. Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January. World 28 Dec, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. World 28 Dec, 2025
South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s. South Korea approved foreign adoptions of 24 children in 2025, down from around 2,000 in 2005 and an annual average of more than 6,000 during the 1980s. World 26 Dec, 2025
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance... Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. Rahman supported Yunus when he took over as the government's chief adviser, but the relationship with his party has been shaky. World 26 Dec, 2025
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the... The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. The Nigerian military did not respond to an AP request asking how many locations were targeted. World 26 Dec, 2025
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at... Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72. World 26 Dec, 2025
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial... Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. Ukraine is also asking that all prisoners taken since 2014 be released at once, and that civilian detainees, political prisoners and children be returned to Ukraine. World 25 Dec, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. The fighting is a result of a dispute over patches of territory claimed by both nations along their shared border. World 24 Dec, 2025
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.
