A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war. World 11 Feb, 2025
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced,... Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS. Byanyima pleaded with the Trump administration not to abruptly cut off funding, which she said has resulted in “panic, fear and confusion” in many of the African countries hardest hit by AIDS. World 10 Feb, 2025
Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. World 10 Feb, 2025
Third judge blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally Third judge blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for kids of... The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or “right of the soil” — is applied. The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or “right of the soil” — is applied. World 10 Feb, 2025
High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic... Major world leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected as tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry. Major world leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected as tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry. World 10 Feb, 2025
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really... Trump said Zelenskyy should have made a deal with Putin to avoid war, adding he wouldn’t have allowed the conflict to start if he had been in office. Trump said Zelenskyy should have made a deal with Putin to avoid war, adding he wouldn’t have allowed the conflict to start if he had been in office. World 09 Feb, 2025
Modi's party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27 years Modi's party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27... The BJP was voted out of power in Delhi in 1998 by the Congress party, which ran the government for 15 years. The BJP was voted out of power in Delhi in 1998 by the Congress party, which ran the government for 15 years. World 09 Feb, 2025
Democratic senators protest after they say Trump gives Musk's staff access to classified info Democratic senators protest after they say Trump gives Musk's staff access to... Such information would be highly valuable to the spy agencies of Russia, China, Iran and other nations, and its loss could put lives at risk while undermining efforts to prevent terrorism and other threats to the U.S., the senators wrote. Such information would be highly valuable to the spy agencies of Russia, China, Iran and other nations, and its loss could put lives at risk while undermining efforts to prevent terrorism and other threats to the U.S., the senators wrote. World 06 Feb, 2025
From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact... In 2024 alone, the agency transferred some $45 million to the U.N. World Food Program, mostly to assist Venezuelans. In 2024 alone, the agency transferred some $45 million to the U.N. World Food Program, mostly to assist Venezuelans. World 06 Feb, 2025
Palestinians say Trump's proposal for Gaza violates international law Palestinians say Trump's proposal for Gaza violates international law Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its residents. Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its residents. World 06 Feb, 2025
More than 100 Indian migrants deported by the US arrive home More than 100 Indian migrants deported by the US arrive home A U.S. military plane carrying 104 deported Indian migrants arrived in a northern Indian city on Wednesday, the first such flight to the country as part of a crackdown ordered by the Trump administration, airport officials said. A U.S. military plane carrying 104 deported Indian migrants arrived in a northern Indian city on Wednesday, the first such flight to the country as part of a crackdown ordered by the Trump administration, airport officials said. World 05 Feb, 2025
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, 5 seriously wounded at adult education center Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, 5 seriously wounded at... Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned that the death toll could rise. Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education center west of Stockholm as officials warned that the death toll could rise. World 05 Feb, 2025
US aid freeze puts at risk Ukraine's wartime help for frontline evacuees US aid freeze puts at risk Ukraine's wartime help for frontline evacuees Ukraine hopes to make up the shortfall from European sources of aid or internal ones, Zelenskyy said. Ukraine hopes to make up the shortfall from European sources of aid or internal ones, Zelenskyy said. World 04 Feb, 2025
China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here's what it means China launches an antitrust probe into Google. Here's what it means Google maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Google maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. World 04 Feb, 2025
China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google China countered President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports Tuesday as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures. China countered President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports Tuesday as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures. World 04 Feb, 2025
Preoccupied with its troops in Russia, North Korea unlikely to embrace Trump's overture soon Preoccupied with its troops in Russia, North Korea unlikely to embrace Trump's... On his inauguration day, Trump, speaking to U.S. troops in South Korea via video, bragged of his personal ties with Kim. On his inauguration day, Trump, speaking to U.S. troops in South Korea via video, bragged of his personal ties with Kim. World 03 Feb, 2025
Ukrainian troops losing ground to Russia as Trump talks of ending war Ukrainian troops losing ground to Russia as Trump talks of ending war Russia amassed a large number of infantry around Velyka Novosilka, soldiers there said. Russia amassed a large number of infantry around Velyka Novosilka, soldiers there said. World 03 Feb, 2025
Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has 'agreed' USAID should be shut down Elon Musk says President Donald Trump has 'agreed' USAID should be shut... The U.S. Agency for International Development is on the cusp of being shuttered, according the Trump administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — who has been wrestling for control of the agency in recent days. The U.S. Agency for International Development is on the cusp of being shuttered, according the Trump administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — who has been wrestling for control of the agency in recent days. World 03 Feb, 2025
Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are... Despite Trump’s claim that the U.S does not need Canada, one-quarter of the oil that the America consumes per day is from its ally to the north. Despite Trump’s claim that the U.S does not need Canada, one-quarter of the oil that the America consumes per day is from its ally to the north. World 03 Feb, 2025
What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work? What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work? The tariffs would start at the beginning of Tuesday. The tariffs would start at the beginning of Tuesday. World 02 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.
