Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for... Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death toll to over 2,200, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday. World 05 Sep, 2025
Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, World 04 Sep, 2025
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. Russia “does not mind” if its own infrastructure is affected, as long as enemy activity is deterred, said Withington. World 03 Sep, 2025
Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” Putin addressed Xi as “dear friend” and said that Moscow’s ties with Beijing are “at an unprecedentedly high level.” World 03 Sep, 2025
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end... China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. World 03 Sep, 2025
SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a... India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. India's SCO entry potentially challenges Russian and Chinese domination over the association. World 02 Sep, 2025
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea's state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate three-way unity against the United States. World 02 Sep, 2025
An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with... The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage. World 01 Sep, 2025
China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. World 31 Aug, 2025
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. The SCO's two-day summit may shed more light on issues surrounding the group's activities and intentions. World 31 Aug, 2025
Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. Relations improved in June when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta and both countries agreed to restore their top diplomats. World 29 Aug, 2025
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, World 28 Aug, 2025
North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. Xi, Putin and Kim haven't met in trilateral formats, though they've met one another bilaterally. World 28 Aug, 2025
Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. The Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry are discussing financial incentives that would include favorable bank loan rates for exporters. World 28 Aug, 2025
NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday’s sharp gain of 53 points. World 28 Aug, 2025
Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 48, local authorities said. World 28 Aug, 2025
Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers Nationwide, floods triggered by seasonal rains have killed more than 800 people in Pakistan since June 26. Nationwide, floods triggered by seasonal rains have killed more than 800 people in Pakistan since June 26. World 26 Aug, 2025
Ukrainian war veterans swim the Bosphorus strait in a triumph over their war injuries Ukrainian war veterans swim the Bosphorus strait in a triumph over their war injuries The symbolism of the day would draw attention to the toll and devastation inflicted by Russia's full-out war on Ukraine, now in its fourth year. The symbolism of the day would draw attention to the toll and devastation inflicted by Russia's full-out war on Ukraine, now in its fourth year. World 25 Aug, 2025
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis The rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television reported a strike on an oil company, and video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. The rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television reported a strike on an oil company, and video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. World 24 Aug, 2025
Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia The violence drew concern from human rights groups. The violence drew concern from human rights groups. World 22 Aug, 2025
Nepal Nepal notifies Mauritius of DTAA termination The decision was taken during Monday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers.
Sports Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win Even from the penalty spot, Liverpool managed just fine without Mohamed Salah.
World 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.
World 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.
Nepal Ishwor Pokharel declares candidacy for UML chair post CPN (UML) Senior Vice-Chair Ishwor Pokharel has announced his candidacy for the post of party chair.
Kathmandu Govt, Gen Z representatives ink 10-point pact The government and representatives of the Gen Z movement signed a 10-point agreement late this evening at the Office of the Prime Minister in Singha Durbar.
Sports NPL: Sher Malla stars with three as Lumbini Lions overcome Kathmandu Gorkhas, advance to face Biratnagar Lumbini Lions secured a spot in Qualifier 2 of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 after defeating Kathmandu Gorkhas by four wickets.
Kathmandu UNICEF, WHO welcome Nepal's launch of National Mental Health Campaign 2025 UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) have applauded the Ministry of Health and Population for launching the National Mental Health Campaign 2025, an initiative aimed at reducing stigma and improving access to mental health support for children, adolescents and adults.
Business BrandFest 2025 concludes with powerful messages on human connection, courage, and purpose The Himalayan Times BrandFest 2025 wrapped up its second day on Friday with a resounding emphasis on the irreplaceable role of human empathy, imagination, and courage in an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence and data.
