Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, 5 seriously wounded at adult education center Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, 5 seriously wounded at adult... Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned that the death toll could rise. Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned that the death toll could rise. World 05 Feb, 2025
US aid freeze puts at risk Ukraine's wartime help for frontline evacuees US aid freeze puts at risk Ukraine's wartime help for frontline evacuees Ukraine hopes to make up the shortfall from European sources of aid or internal ones, Zelenskyy said. Ukraine hopes to make up the shortfall from European sources of aid or internal ones, Zelenskyy said. World 04 Feb, 2025
China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here's what it means China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here's what it means Google maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Google maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. World 04 Feb, 2025
China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google China countered President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports Tuesday as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures. China countered President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports Tuesday as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures. World 04 Feb, 2025
Preoccupied with its troops in Russia, North Korea unlikely to embrace Trump's overture soon Preoccupied with its troops in Russia, North Korea unlikely to embrace Trump's... On his inauguration day, Trump, speaking to U.S. troops in South Korea via video, bragged of his personal ties with Kim. On his inauguration day, Trump, speaking to U.S. troops in South Korea via video, bragged of his personal ties with Kim. World 03 Feb, 2025
Ukrainian troops losing ground to Russia as Trump talks of ending war Ukrainian troops losing ground to Russia as Trump talks of ending war Russia amassed a large number of infantry around Velyka Novosilka, soldiers there said. Russia amassed a large number of infantry around Velyka Novosilka, soldiers there said. World 03 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has 'agreed' USAID should be shut down Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has 'agreed' USAID should be shut down The U.S. Agency for International Development is on the cusp of being shuttered, according the Trump administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — who has been wrestling for control of the agency in recent days. The U.S. Agency for International Development is on the cusp of being shuttered, according the Trump administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — who has been wrestling for control of the agency in recent days. World 03 Feb, 2025
Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering... Despite Trump’s claim that the U.S does not need Canada, one-quarter of the oil that the America consumes per day is from its ally to the north. Despite Trump’s claim that the U.S does not need Canada, one-quarter of the oil that the America consumes per day is from its ally to the north. World 03 Feb, 2025
What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work? What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work? The tariffs would start at the beginning of Tuesday. The tariffs would start at the beginning of Tuesday. World 02 Feb, 2025
Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous' Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous' With Trump back in the White House, Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S., its largest and most important ally, is also at a tipping point. With Trump back in the White House, Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S., its largest and most important ally, is also at a tipping point. World 02 Feb, 2025
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American... President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies. President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies. World 02 Feb, 2025
A medical plane carrying a child patient and 5 others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze A medical plane carrying a child patient and 5 others crashes in Philadelphia,... A medical transport jet transporting a child who had just completed treatment for a life-threatening condition, her mother and four others crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. A medical transport jet transporting a child who had just completed treatment for a life-threatening condition, her mother and four others crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. World 01 Feb, 2025
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter... A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country's deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century. A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country's deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century. World 31 Jan, 2025
Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Prisoner release appears to be back on after snag Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Prisoner release appears to be back on after snag Hamas says it won't release the remaining hostages without an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Hamas says it won't release the remaining hostages without an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. World 30 Jan, 2025
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of... Members of Congress have noted Trump's seemingly softer attitude toward Beijing. Members of Congress have noted Trump's seemingly softer attitude toward Beijing. World 29 Jan, 2025
Brazil to set up deportee reception center after contentious flight from US Brazil to set up deportee reception center after contentious flight from US The U.S. Embassy declined to comment and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency didn’t respond to an email request for comment. The U.S. Embassy declined to comment and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency didn’t respond to an email request for comment. World 29 Jan, 2025
Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport. All 176 people on board are evacuated Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport. All 176 people on board are... A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at an airport in South Korea late Tuesday, but all 176 people on board were safely evacuated, authorities said. A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at an airport in South Korea late Tuesday, but all 176 people on board were safely evacuated, authorities said. World 29 Jan, 2025
Several people are feared dead in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India Several people are feared dead in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in... Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. World 29 Jan, 2025
Chinese and Indian diplomats call for warmer relations but make no public mention of border dispute Chinese and Indian diplomats call for warmer relations but make no public mention of... Both India and China have withdrawn troops from face-off sites on the northern and southern banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra and Galwan Valley, but they maintain extra troops at Demchok and Depsang Plains. Both India and China have withdrawn troops from face-off sites on the northern and southern banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra and Galwan Valley, but they maintain extra troops at Demchok and Depsang Plains. World 27 Jan, 2025
Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are likely to refuse Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are... Egypt and Jordan fiercely rejected the idea of accepting Gaza refugees early in the war, when it was floated by some Israeli officials. Egypt and Jordan fiercely rejected the idea of accepting Gaza refugees early in the war, when it was floated by some Israeli officials. World 26 Jan, 2025
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
