Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. World 17 Feb, 2026
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. World 16 Feb, 2026
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. World 15 Feb, 2026
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. World 15 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024... The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. World 13 Feb, 2026
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. World 12 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted... 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. 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. World 12 Feb, 2026
A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. World 10 Feb, 2026
Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11 attacks Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11... Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. World 09 Feb, 2026
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy... If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. World 08 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” World 05 Feb, 2026
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. World 04 Feb, 2026
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its... China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, World 02 Feb, 2026
Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants... Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. World 01 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in... International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. World 30 Jan, 2026
Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, World 30 Jan, 2026
Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report... The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, World 29 Jan, 2026
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. World 29 Jan, 2026
Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. World 28 Jan, 2026
India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. World 27 Jan, 2026
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today.
Nepal Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme.
Photo Gallery Serpentine Bhojpur Road A serpentine road stretching from Bhojpur bazaar via Kotdanda to Behere Dobhan along the Pikhuwa River has increasingly drawn domestic tourists for its striking landscape views.
Nepal Family member of Gen-Z movement victim appointed at NEA A family member of a victim of the 2025 Gen-Z protests has been provided employment at a government institution.
