After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. World 16 Mar, 2026
US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, World 15 Mar, 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. World 15 Mar, 2026
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. World 15 Mar, 2026
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized... Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on... Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. World 12 Mar, 2026
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. World 11 Mar, 2026
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a... The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, World 11 Mar, 2026
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. World 10 Mar, 2026
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the... Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. World 10 Mar, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. World 09 Mar, 2026
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi... Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. World 09 Mar, 2026
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it... The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. World 08 Mar, 2026
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and... All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. World 07 Mar, 2026
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately' Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective... The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. World 06 Mar, 2026
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel... Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, World 05 Mar, 2026
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. World 04 Mar, 2026
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. World 03 Mar, 2026
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up... Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. World 03 Mar, 2026
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Farmers get Rs 25 per kg as Malda mangoes sell for Rs 80 in local market Malda variety of mangoes being prepared for transport to market in Saptingtar, Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality-7, Dhankuta.
Nepal Fresh protests erupt in Birgunj over road expansion drive Local residents and business owners staged fresh protests in Birgunj on Saturday against the government's road expansion project, demanding compensation and alternative arrangements before demolition of roadside structures.
Nepal Bara reclaims 15 bighas of encroached national forest The Division Forest Office, Bara, has reclaimed around 15 bighas of national forest land in Sakhuwaha of Kolhabi Municipality-5 after removing decades-long encroachment.
Nepal Food quality monitoring intensified in Bara to protect consumers The Food Technology and Quality Control Division Office in Birgunj has stepped up market inspections in Bara to ensure food safety and protect consumer rights.
Sports Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league A provincial-level karate championship kicked off in Inaruwa on Friday, bringing together athletes from nine districts of Koshi Province as officials unveiled plans to introduce a franchise-based karate league.
Business OPPO launches A6s Pro smartphone in Nepal at Rs 56,999 OPPO has launched the A6s Pro smartphone in the Nepali market with a starting price of Rs 56,999.
Business Nepal SBI Bank wins four international banking awards Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. has received four international awards from Singapore-based Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) 2026 in recognition of its performance across wholesale and retail banking.
Business Bosch Home Appliances appoints Asmi Shrestha as Nepal brand ambassador Bosch Home Appliances has appointed model and entrepreneur Asmi Shrestha as its brand ambassador for Nepal.
Kathmandu National College hosts inspiring session on healthy brain and happy life National College, Dhumbarahi, affiliated with Kathmandu University, organized an inspiring guest session on "Healthy Brain, Healthy Life: Neuroscience of Happiness" featuring renowned senior neurosurgeon Dr. Basant Pant.