Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid' Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said “nearly 90%” of Ukraine’s demands have been incorporated into the draft agreements. World 24 Dec, 2025
Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Trump announced the plan on Tuesday after holding separate phone calls with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. World 24 Dec, 2025
Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change. Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change. World 21 Dec, 2025
US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying... Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya. Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya. World 21 Dec, 2025
Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist dies Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist... Angry protesters stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers late Thursday after the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising in Bangladesh. Angry protesters stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers late Thursday after the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising in Bangladesh. World 19 Dec, 2025
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion,... The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. The eight sales agreements amount to $11.15 billion, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. World 18 Dec, 2025
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia Dzafce posted an apology to social media on Dec. 8 and said it was never her intention to hurt anyone. Dzafce posted an apology to social media on Dec. 8 and said it was never her intention to hurt anyone. World 18 Dec, 2025
EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes... European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. European Union leaders are about to attempt something they’ve never tried before. World 17 Dec, 2025
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail As Russia continues its grinding advances in many sectors of the front, it also pummeled Ukraine with daily missile and drone strikes. As Russia continues its grinding advances in many sectors of the front, it also pummeled Ukraine with daily missile and drone strikes. World 17 Dec, 2025
Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid cuts Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children's lives crushed by foreign aid... In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none. In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none. World 17 Dec, 2025
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in comments posted early Saturday morning, also made no mention of a ceasefire. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, in comments posted early Saturday morning, also made no mention of a ceasefire. World 15 Dec, 2025
Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. World 14 Dec, 2025
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. World 14 Dec, 2025
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record. World 11 Dec, 2025
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support 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. Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. World 10 Dec, 2025
New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping 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. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to continue to fight, and Cambodia’s powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a fierce response. World 10 Dec, 2025
Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said almost 55,000 people have been evacuated and the numbers were mounting. World 09 Dec, 2025
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. World 09 Dec, 2025
New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial dispute New fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is rooted in a longstanding territorial... Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). Thailand and Cambodia have a history of enmity over centuries and experience periodic tensions along their land border of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles). World 08 Dec, 2025
Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. Russia has refused to halt the fighting until a comprehensive peace deal is reached. World 08 Dec, 2025
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina 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.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
