World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of... World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the "first phase" of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the "first phase" of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. World 09 Oct, 2025
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for... Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, World 25 Sep, 2025
Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. World 25 Sep, 2025
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war... “Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.” “Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.” World 24 Sep, 2025
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty... Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. World 22 Sep, 2025
UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from Israel UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from... The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. World 21 Sep, 2025
Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution... Macron insisted that he wasn't acting to meet Hamas' expectations. Macron insisted that he wasn't acting to meet Hamas' expectations. World 19 Sep, 2025
Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on Qatar Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's... Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the pact on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the pact on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. World 18 Sep, 2025
Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during visit Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during... The diplomatic setbacks come ahead of his potential first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week where regional security will be on the agenda. The diplomatic setbacks come ahead of his potential first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week where regional security will be on the agenda. World 17 Sep, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 Zelenskyy repeated his appeal for countries to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. Zelenskyy repeated his appeal for countries to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. World 16 Sep, 2025
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian... The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. World 14 Sep, 2025
Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." World 13 Sep, 2025
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. World 12 Sep, 2025
Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing Torrential rains beginning Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. Torrential rains beginning Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. World 11 Sep, 2025
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China Administration officials insist that trade will not be impacted, but foreign policy analysts have watched deteriorating relationships with alarm. Administration officials insist that trade will not be impacted, but foreign policy analysts have watched deteriorating relationships with alarm. World 10 Sep, 2025
4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh 4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and... Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders. Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders. World 10 Sep, 2025
Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. Justice Christopher Beale told the Victoria state Supreme Court that Patterson’s crimes involved an enormous betrayal of trust. World 08 Sep, 2025
What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital last week quickly spread beyond Jakarta. World 07 Sep, 2025
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the... Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. Russia attacked with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine's air force said, adding it shot down 747 drones and four missiles. World 07 Sep, 2025
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need “legally binding documents” to outline such agreements. World 05 Sep, 2025
Nepal Nepal notifies Mauritius of DTAA termination The decision was taken during Monday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers.
Sports Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win Even from the penalty spot, Liverpool managed just fine without Mohamed Salah.
World Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion.
World New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response.
Nepal Ishwor Pokharel declares candidacy for UML chair post CPN (UML) Senior Vice-Chair Ishwor Pokharel has announced his candidacy for the post of party chair.
Kathmandu Govt, Gen Z representatives ink 10-point pact The government and representatives of the Gen Z movement signed a 10-point agreement late this evening at the Office of the Prime Minister in Singha Durbar.
Sports NPL: Sher Malla stars with three as Lumbini Lions overcome Kathmandu Gorkhas, advance to face Biratnagar Lumbini Lions secured a spot in Qualifier 2 of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 after defeating Kathmandu Gorkhas by four wickets.
Kathmandu UNICEF, WHO welcome Nepal's launch of National Mental Health Campaign 2025 UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) have applauded the Ministry of Health and Population for launching the National Mental Health Campaign 2025, an initiative aimed at reducing stigma and improving access to mental health support for children, adolescents and adults.
Business BrandFest 2025 concludes with powerful messages on human connection, courage, and purpose The Himalayan Times BrandFest 2025 wrapped up its second day on Friday with a resounding emphasis on the irreplaceable role of human empathy, imagination, and courage in an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence and data.
