Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts... Iran has threatened to mine the Gulf if the U.S. appears to be on the verge of landing troops. Iran has threatened to mine the Gulf if the U.S. appears to be on the verge of landing troops. World 24 Mar, 2026
Pakistan's prime minister says his nation is ready to facilitate talks to end Iran war Pakistan's prime minister says his nation is ready to facilitate talks to end Iran... Iranian officials said Trump had backed down “following Iran’s firm warning.” Iranian officials said Trump had backed down “following Iran’s firm warning.” World 24 Mar, 2026
At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured, the head of Colombia’s armed forces said. A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 people and leaving dozens injured, the head of Colombia’s armed forces said. World 24 Mar, 2026
Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a targeting tool Iran built a vast camera network to control dissent. Israel turned it into a... In 2019, security engineer Paul Marrapese discovered he could easily hack millions of cameras from the comfort of his home office in California. In 2019, security engineer Paul Marrapese discovered he could easily hack millions of cameras from the comfort of his home office in California. World 23 Mar, 2026
What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US military base What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets the remote island's key US... Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S. military base. Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S. military base. World 22 Mar, 2026
How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation Ukraine’s 127th Brigade is building an air defense unit centered on interceptor drone crews — a model increasingly adopted across the military. Ukraine’s 127th Brigade is building an air defense unit centered on interceptor drone crews — a model increasingly adopted across the military. World 22 Mar, 2026
US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to nuclear sites US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to... Lebanese authorities say Israel's strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million. Lebanese authorities say Israel's strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million. World 22 Mar, 2026
Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure. Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure. World 19 Mar, 2026
What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile... Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies. Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies. World 19 Mar, 2026
Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port. Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port. World 18 Mar, 2026
Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim holiday Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim... Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities. Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities. World 18 Mar, 2026
Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran “We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.” “We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.” World 17 Mar, 2026
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy... The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. World 17 Mar, 2026
Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for... Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began. Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began. World 17 Mar, 2026
The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire. World 16 Mar, 2026
After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. World 16 Mar, 2026
US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, World 15 Mar, 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. World 15 Mar, 2026
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. World 15 Mar, 2026
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized... Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. World 13 Mar, 2026
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.
