Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern Brazil jumps to 23 Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern Brazil jumps to 23 Heavy rains in Brazil this weekend killed at least 23 people in the southeastern states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. Heavy rains in Brazil this weekend killed at least 23 people in the southeastern states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. World 25 Mar, 2024
Some of nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria's north are freed after weeks in captivity Some of nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria's north are freed after... At least 137 of nearly 300 Nigerian children abducted more than two weeks ago from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna were released on Sunday, the West African nation’s military said. At least 137 of nearly 300 Nigerian children abducted more than two weeks ago from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna were released on Sunday, the West African nation’s military said. World 24 Mar, 2024
Russia detains suspects in an attack that left at least 115 dead in a Moscow concert hall Russia detains suspects in an attack that left at least 115 dead in a Moscow concert... Russian authorities detained 11 people, state media reported Saturday, after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow in a grisly attack that left at least 115 people dead. Russian authorities detained 11 people, state media reported Saturday, after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow in a grisly attack that left at least 115 people dead. World 23 Mar, 2024
Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric plant Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric... Russia attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country's largest hydroelectric plant, causing widespread outages and killing at least three people, officials said Friday. Russia attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country's largest hydroelectric plant, causing widespread outages and killing at least three people, officials said Friday. World 22 Mar, 2024
Hungary, Slovakia remain opposed to sending any arms to Ukraine to fight Russia's invasion Hungary, Slovakia remain opposed to sending any arms to Ukraine to fight... Four Central European countries remain deeply divided over how to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine, their foreign ministers said Thursday. Four Central European countries remain deeply divided over how to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine, their foreign ministers said Thursday. World 21 Mar, 2024
New Delhi's top elected official arrested in liquor bribery case New Delhi's top elected official arrested in liquor bribery case The federal agency accused Kejriwal’s government of a sudden increase in the wholesaler dealers’ profit margin under the excise policy to 12% from 5%. The federal agency accused Kejriwal’s government of a sudden increase in the wholesaler dealers’ profit margin under the excise policy to 12% from 5%. World 21 Mar, 2024
Anticipation and anger on Texas border as strict immigration law again on hold Anticipation and anger on Texas border as strict immigration law again on hold A federal appeals court late Tuesday again prevented Texas from arresting and deporting migrants accused of entering the US illegally, hours after the the law briefly took effect. A federal appeals court late Tuesday again prevented Texas from arresting and deporting migrants accused of entering the US illegally, hours after the the law briefly took effect. World 20 Mar, 2024
Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN... More than 50 countries — home to half the planet’s population — are holding national elections in 2024, including India, Mexico and the United States, along with the European Union. More than 50 countries — home to half the planet’s population — are holding national elections in 2024, including India, Mexico and the United States, along with the European Union. World 20 Mar, 2024
UN chief decries violence in west Myanmar as two dozen villagers are reported killed in airstrikes UN chief decries violence in west Myanmar as two dozen villagers are reported killed... UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over “the deteriorating situation and escalation of conflict in Myanmar,” according to a spokesperson. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over “the deteriorating situation and escalation of conflict in Myanmar,” according to a spokesperson. World 19 Mar, 2024
How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising... Russian defense analysts are divided over Moscow’s ability to pursue such ambitious goals. Russian defense analysts are divided over Moscow’s ability to pursue such ambitious goals. World 19 Mar, 2024
With the election behind him, Putin says Russian forces aim to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine With the election behind him, Putin says Russian forces aim to set up a buffer zone... A possible conflict between Russia and NATO would put the world “a step away” from World War III, Putin said. A possible conflict between Russia and NATO would put the world “a step away” from World War III, Putin said. World 18 Mar, 2024
India's multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days. Here's why it takes so long India's multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days. Here's why it takes... The mammoth exercise is the biggest anywhere in the world and will take 44 days before results are announced on June 4. The mammoth exercise is the biggest anywhere in the world and will take 44 days before results are announced on June 4. World 18 Mar, 2024
Putin declared winner of a presidential race that was never in doubt Putin declared winner of a presidential race that was never in doubt President Vladimir Putin basked in an election victory that was never in doubt, as officials said Monday that he had won his fifth term with a record number of votes, underlining the Russian leader’s total control of the country’s political system. President Vladimir Putin basked in an election victory that was never in doubt, as officials said Monday that he had won his fifth term with a record number of votes, underlining the Russian leader’s total control of the country’s political system. World 18 Mar, 2024
European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over... El-Sissi met separately with von der Leyen and other European leaders before the signing ceremony on Sunday afternoon. El-Sissi met separately with von der Leyen and other European leaders before the signing ceremony on Sunday afternoon. World 17 Mar, 2024
Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me' Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit.... Biden then introduced the Ukrainian ambassador, Oksana Markarova, and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Biden then introduced the Ukrainian ambassador, Oksana Markarova, and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. World 17 Mar, 2024
India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer... Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter (5-gallon) buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter (5-gallon) buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. World 17 Mar, 2024
Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum... Police said 12 officers were injured after protesters attacked them with sticks and pelted them with stones. Police said 12 officers were injured after protesters attacked them with sticks and pelted them with stones. World 15 Mar, 2024
Russian missiles kill at least 16 people in the latest strike on southern Ukraine's Odesa Russian missiles kill at least 16 people in the latest strike on southern... Moscow has repeatedly claimed that its forces do not target civilian areas, despite substantial evidence to the contrary. Moscow has repeatedly claimed that its forces do not target civilian areas, despite substantial evidence to the contrary. World 15 Mar, 2024
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 15 Mar, 2024
Germany's parliament rejects a new opposition call to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine Germany's parliament rejects a new opposition call to send Taurus missiles to... Parliament's lower house, or Bundestag, rejected the opposition Union bloc's motion by 495 votes to 190, with five abstentions. Parliament's lower house, or Bundestag, rejected the opposition Union bloc's motion by 495 votes to 190, with five abstentions. World 14 Mar, 2024
Kathmandu A Room of One's Own- Creative Writing Workshop for Queer Youth 16 aspiring queer writers attended A Room of One’s Own - a day-long creative writing workshop organized by United Nations Nepal and Katha Satha today.
Nepal Fire survivors of Mahaottari awaiting relief As many as 150 fire affected families of Muslim settlement in Matihani-6 are awaiting relief. They are surviving a helpless state of life in absence of immediate relief.
Environment Partly cloudy in hilly region; weather likely to remain clear in remaining regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and fair in remaining parts of the country.
Nepal "It is too late for Transitional Justice" "It is too late for transitional justice to be delivered to conflict victims," said Nirajan Thapaliya, Amnesty International's Nepal Director, to The Himalayan Times after releasing the Amnesty International’s Report in Nepal on Wednesday in Kathmandu.
Business Indian customs clears barrier to Nepali tea after five days Under the previous provision, a test pass report for tea quality remained effective for 15 days.
Kathmandu Bagmati province assembly meeting prorogued tonight Chief of Bagmati Province, Yadav Chandra Sharma, has prorogued the ongoing session of the Bagmati Provincial Assembly from midnight tonight.
Science and Tech China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October.
Sports Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead Arsenal's previous biggest league win over its London rival was 5-1 in 1930.
Kathmandu High court orders suspension of CEO selection for Tourism Board The Patan High Court has ordered the government to halt the process of selecting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board.