Russia begins nuclear drills in an apparent warning to West over Ukraine Russia begins nuclear drills in an apparent warning to West over Ukraine It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises. It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises. World 23 May, 2024
Israeli and Hamas leaders join list of people accused by leading war crimes court Israeli and Hamas leaders join list of people accused by leading war crimes court The ICC has issued arrest warrants for other leaders over the past roughly two decades since the court was established. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for other leaders over the past roughly two decades since the court was established. World 21 May, 2024
Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in... The bodies will return to Tehran on Tuesday night for services Wednesday. The bodies will return to Tehran on Tuesday night for services Wednesday. World 21 May, 2024
WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US Hundreds of supporters cheered and applauded outside court as news of the ruling reached them from inside the Royal Courts of Justice. Hundreds of supporters cheered and applauded outside court as news of the ruling reached them from inside the Royal Courts of Justice. World 20 May, 2024
What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas... Without a police force, the ICC relies on member states to arrest suspects, which has proven to be a major obstacle to prosecutions. Without a police force, the ICC relies on member states to arrest suspects, which has proven to be a major obstacle to prosecutions. World 20 May, 2024
Modi's Hindu nationalist politics face a test as India holds fifth stage of national election Modi's Hindu nationalist politics face a test as India holds fifth stage of... Modi’s party has made the temple central to its campaign. Modi’s party has made the temple central to its campaign. World 20 May, 2024
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in... Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. World 20 May, 2024
Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push... Many Ukrainians have fled the country to avoid the draft since Russia’s all-out invasion in February 2022. Many Ukrainians have fled the country to avoid the draft since Russia’s all-out invasion in February 2022. World 19 May, 2024
Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 people Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 people More heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered flash floods, raising the death toll to 47 in the country's north following weeks of devastating torrents that had already left hundreds dead and missing, a Taliban spokesman said Sunday. More heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered flash floods, raising the death toll to 47 in the country's north following weeks of devastating torrents that had already left hundreds dead and missing, a Taliban spokesman said Sunday. World 19 May, 2024
China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine Russia-China military ties have strengthened during the war. Russia-China military ties have strengthened during the war. World 17 May, 2024
What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China Once Communist rivals, the two countries that share a 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) border have become closer in recent years. Once Communist rivals, the two countries that share a 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) border have become closer in recent years. World 17 May, 2024
Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 67 people while 20 are missing Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 67 people while... Indonesian authorities seeded clouds on Wednesday, trying to prevent further rain and flash floods after deluges that hit Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 67 people dead and another 20 missing. Indonesian authorities seeded clouds on Wednesday, trying to prevent further rain and flash floods after deluges that hit Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 67 people dead and another 20 missing. World 16 May, 2024
Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid... The Ukrainian presidential office said additional reinforcements were being deployed in the region, including army reserve units. The Ukrainian presidential office said additional reinforcements were being deployed in the region, including army reserve units. World 15 May, 2024
On the eve of his visit to China, Putin says Russia is prepared to negotiate over Ukraine On the eve of his visit to China, Putin says Russia is prepared to negotiate over... Putin has blamed the West for the failure of negotiations in the opening weeks of the war and praised China’s peace plan for Ukraine that would allow Moscow to cement its territorial gains. Putin has blamed the West for the failure of negotiations in the opening weeks of the war and praised China’s peace plan for Ukraine that would allow Moscow to cement its territorial gains. World 15 May, 2024
Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting? Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting? Fico returned to power in Slovakia last year, having previously served twice as prime minister, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018. Fico returned to power in Slovakia last year, having previously served twice as prime minister, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018. World 15 May, 2024
Ex-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was 'colossal' waste, let Putin inflict more damage Ex-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was 'colossal' waste, let... Yushchenko said it would be a “big mistake” for the US and Europe to expect such a deal for peace, and would only embolden Putin to attack again. Yushchenko said it would be a “big mistake” for the US and Europe to expect such a deal for peace, and would only embolden Putin to attack again. World 14 May, 2024
What is the newly passed 'Russia law' that has divided people in Georgia for months? What is the newly passed 'Russia law' that has divided people in Georgia... Tbilisi cut diplomatic ties with Moscow, and the regions’ status remains a key irritant even as Russia-Georgia relations have improved in recent years. Tbilisi cut diplomatic ties with Moscow, and the regions’ status remains a key irritant even as Russia-Georgia relations have improved in recent years. World 14 May, 2024
Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week China is also a major export market for energy supplies that keep the Kremlin’s coffers full. China is also a major export market for energy supplies that keep the Kremlin’s coffers full. World 14 May, 2024
India PM Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in general election India PM Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in general election Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi on Tuesday surrounded by his party leaders and supporters as he formally filed paperwork to run in an ongoing election that is essentially a referendum on his decade in power. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi on Tuesday surrounded by his party leaders and supporters as he formally filed paperwork to run in an ongoing election that is essentially a referendum on his decade in power. World 14 May, 2024
Post-quake reconstruction to cost Rs 63.58 billion Post-quake reconstruction to cost Rs 63.58 billion The preliminary estimate for the reconstruction of structures damaged due to the three earthquakes occurred at various times is Rs 63.58 billion. The preliminary estimate for the reconstruction of structures damaged due to the three earthquakes occurred at various times is Rs 63.58 billion. World 14 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.
