Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election? Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after... The 69-year-old conservative leader heads the center-right Union bloc, which won Germany's national election with 28.5% of the votes. The 69-year-old conservative leader heads the center-right Union bloc, which won Germany's national election with 28.5% of the votes. World 24 Feb, 2025
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. World 24 Feb, 2025
The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a... On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. World 24 Feb, 2025
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can't be weak in the face of Putin' Macron's message to Trump: 'You can't be weak in the face of... Macron will travel to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday, the White House said. Macron will travel to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday, the White House said. World 21 Feb, 2025
How many hostages are left in Gaza? How many hostages are left in Gaza? Negations for a second stage of the ceasefire are expected to get underway in the coming days. Negations for a second stage of the ceasefire are expected to get underway in the coming days. World 21 Feb, 2025
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts? Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the... Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ a dictator without elections” and claimed his support among voters was near rock-bottom. Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ a dictator without elections” and claimed his support among voters was near rock-bottom. World 20 Feb, 2025
Indian prime minister's party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi state Indian prime minister's party names a woman as top government official in New... Former party student leader Rekha Gupta, 50, was named New Delhi chief minister, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad announced. Former party student leader Rekha Gupta, 50, was named New Delhi chief minister, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad announced. World 20 Feb, 2025
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine... Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” World 19 Feb, 2025
Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S., including Nepalis, detained in a Panama Hotel as officials seek to repatriate them Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S., including Nepalis, detained in a Panama Hotel as... The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries, including Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and others. The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries, including Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and others. World 19 Feb, 2025
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the upcoming talks, saying they would “yield no results” given the absence of Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the upcoming talks, saying they would “yield no results” given the absence of Ukrainian officials. World 18 Feb, 2025
Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in... Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. World 18 Feb, 2025
Defiant Canadians mark their flag's anniversary as Trump hopes to make their country a state Defiant Canadians mark their flag's anniversary as Trump hopes to make their... Canada's current maple leaf flag, with the ensign of the United Kingdom removed, officially appeared on Feb. 15, 1965. Canada's current maple leaf flag, with the ensign of the United Kingdom removed, officially appeared on Feb. 15, 1965. World 16 Feb, 2025
Russia claims capture of another village in eastern Ukraine Russia claims capture of another village in eastern Ukraine Russia seeks to take control of all parts of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk, which together make up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial region. Russia seeks to take control of all parts of Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk, which together make up Ukraine’s Donbas industrial region. World 16 Feb, 2025
Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. World 16 Feb, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. World 16 Feb, 2025
UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. World 13 Feb, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners,... Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits... Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday World 12 Feb, 2025
Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan... South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. World 11 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.
