A plane carrying arrested ex-President Rodrigo Duterte leaves Manila en route to The Hague A plane carrying arrested ex-President Rodrigo Duterte leaves Manila en route to The... The government said the 79-year-old former leader was in good health and was examined by government doctors following his arrest. The government said the 79-year-old former leader was in good health and was examined by government doctors following his arrest. World 11 Mar, 2025
Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said. World 11 Mar, 2025
Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board. A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board. World 11 Mar, 2025
Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready. The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready. World 11 Mar, 2025
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear... Ukraine launched in August a daring cross-border incursion into Kursk, in what marked the largest attack on Russian territory since World War II. Ukraine launched in August a daring cross-border incursion into Kursk, in what marked the largest attack on Russian territory since World War II. World 09 Mar, 2025
An Israeli woman and her Indian host were gang raped in southern India, police say An Israeli woman and her Indian host were gang raped in southern India, police say Koppal is about 350 kilometers (217 miles) from Bengaluru, India’s startup and technology powerhouse. Koppal is about 350 kilometers (217 miles) from Bengaluru, India’s startup and technology powerhouse. World 09 Mar, 2025
From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freeze From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US... Trump administration freezes on U.S. foreign aid have led many United Nations organizations to cut staff, budgets and services in places as diverse as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine and far beyond. Trump administration freezes on U.S. foreign aid have led many United Nations organizations to cut staff, budgets and services in places as diverse as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine and far beyond. World 08 Mar, 2025
Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the US Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold... Russian air defenses downed 39 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Russian air defenses downed 39 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. World 07 Mar, 2025
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial... A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. World 07 Mar, 2025
Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks... Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.” Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.” World 06 Mar, 2025
How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with... If Trump's history with Russia appears to have contributed to his worldview of the current conflict, so too has his past with Ukraine. If Trump's history with Russia appears to have contributed to his worldview of the current conflict, so too has his past with Ukraine. World 04 Mar, 2025
James Harrison, whose blood plasma donations are credited with saving 2.4 million babies, dies at 88 James Harrison, whose blood plasma donations are credited with saving 2.4 million... An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88, his family said Tuesday. An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88, his family said Tuesday. World 04 Mar, 2025
European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade... European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. World 28 Feb, 2025
Trump sees 'a thirst' for his 'gold card' visa idea with $5 million potential path to US citizenship Trump sees 'a thirst' for his 'gold card' visa idea with $5... During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to pay off the country’s debt. During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the program could be used to pay off the country’s debt. World 27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under federal guard USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under... Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. Some staffers wept as they carried out grocery bags and suitcases with what was left from their life's work. World 27 Feb, 2025
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico... Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. World 27 Feb, 2025
USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets dismantled USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets... Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces. World 27 Feb, 2025
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets... Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. World 25 Feb, 2025
Wounded, recovered and back to war. Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after amputation Wounded, recovered and back to war. Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after... The Ukrainian intelligence soldier doesn’t know how long his clinical death lasted after an explosive detonated beneath him. The Ukrainian intelligence soldier doesn’t know how long his clinical death lasted after an explosive detonated beneath him. World 24 Feb, 2025
Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp near Darien Gap Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in... Migrants were from Asian nations, Russia, Afghanistan and Nepal, Panamanian authorities said. Migrants were from Asian nations, Russia, Afghanistan and Nepal, Panamanian authorities said. World 24 Feb, 2025
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
