Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 25 Jan, 2026
Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. World 22 Jan, 2026
Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. World 21 Jan, 2026
What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. World 20 Jan, 2026
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough? Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it... Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” World 19 Jan, 2026
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. World 19 Jan, 2026
Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens... The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. World 19 Jan, 2026
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over... The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. World 18 Jan, 2026
Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their... Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. World 16 Jan, 2026
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump... At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. World 15 Jan, 2026
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over... Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” World 15 Jan, 2026
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over... The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. World 15 Jan, 2026
The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571,... The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. World 14 Jan, 2026
Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the... Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. World 13 Jan, 2026
How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. World 12 Jan, 2026
Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. World 11 Jan, 2026
Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth... Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. World 11 Jan, 2026
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. World 11 Jan, 2026
Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. World 08 Jan, 2026
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's... On Wednesday, the U.S. said it seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one flagged to Russia in the North Atlantic. On Wednesday, the U.S. said it seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one flagged to Russia in the North Atlantic. World 08 Jan, 2026
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today.
Nepal Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme.
Photo Gallery Serpentine Bhojpur Road A serpentine road stretching from Bhojpur bazaar via Kotdanda to Behere Dobhan along the Pikhuwa River has increasingly drawn domestic tourists for its striking landscape views.
Nepal Family member of Gen-Z movement victim appointed at NEA A family member of a victim of the 2025 Gen-Z protests has been provided employment at a government institution.
