Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iran's supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. World 01 Mar, 2026
Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of... Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Sabbir Faiz issued the order Thursday upon a petition by the corruption watchdog. World 27 Feb, 2026
Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged allied countries to provide more military aid. World 26 Feb, 2026
Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 Air ambulance plunges into eastern India forest, killing 7 An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. An air ambulance crashed into a dense forest in eastern India, killing all seven people on board, authorities said. World 24 Feb, 2026
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan... The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. World 23 Feb, 2026
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push... While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump. World 22 Feb, 2026
Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years. World 20 Feb, 2026
Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in... Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated. World 20 Feb, 2026
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June. World 19 Feb, 2026
Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained. World 18 Feb, 2026
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4... Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.” World 17 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. World 17 Feb, 2026
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world. World 16 Feb, 2026
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work. World 15 Feb, 2026
Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. World 15 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024... The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. World 13 Feb, 2026
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details. World 12 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted... 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. 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. World 12 Feb, 2026
A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began. World 10 Feb, 2026
Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11 attacks Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11... Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however. World 09 Feb, 2026
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
