A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad's fall. World 08 Dec, 2025
Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems, reports warn The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. The coalition found that $800 billion in infrastructure, about a third of it in Asia, is exposed to disasters each year globally. World 08 Dec, 2025
A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25 A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25 A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. World 08 Dec, 2025
China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening. Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening. World 05 Dec, 2025
Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US... Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday. World 05 Dec, 2025
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war... Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks. Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks. World 04 Dec, 2025
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. World 03 Dec, 2025
More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue... In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers struggled to access villages on Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges collapsed. World 02 Dec, 2025
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts to end Ukraine war The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. The talks have followed parallel lines so far, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sitting down with Ukrainian officials, and now Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. World 02 Dec, 2025
Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a 'turning point' Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired 89 strike and decoy drones overnight Sunday before the attack on Dnipro, of which 63 drones were shot down or jammed. World 01 Dec, 2025
Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty... A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. World 01 Dec, 2025
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. Many are now housed in short-term emergency shelters or city hotels, and authorities are working on longer-term solutions. World 30 Nov, 2025
Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri... Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. Authorities in Sri Lanka said the death toll there from floods and mudslides has risen to 193, with 228 others still missing. World 30 Nov, 2025
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. Individuals connected to Yermak and the president’s office have come under investigation before. World 28 Nov, 2025
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers'... The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. The blaze jumped rapidly from one building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffolding covered in netting apparently installed by a construction company caught fire. World 28 Nov, 2025
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” “We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.” World 27 Nov, 2025
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing. World 27 Nov, 2025
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure. World 26 Nov, 2025
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later... The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine. World 25 Nov, 2025
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's... South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, World 24 Nov, 2025
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.