Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. World 16 Feb, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday. World 16 Feb, 2025
UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. World 13 Feb, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners,... Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits... Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday World 12 Feb, 2025
Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan... South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. World 11 Feb, 2025
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
Entertainment Nepathya unveils new song 'karnali ka chaila' ahead of USA Tour 2025 Nepal’s iconic folk-rock band Nepathya unveiled its latest single Karnali Ka Chhaila during a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Saturday
World Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkey personally The leaders pledged tougher sanctions on Russia if Putin did not accept the proposal.
World Unease lingers in Kashmir despite ceasefire between India and Pakistan Joy about an India-Pakistan ceasefire was short-lived in Kashmir.
Sports Bayern Munich celebrates Bundesliga title with last home win for Thomas Müller Bayern won its record-extending 34th German championship title last weekend.
Nepal Portraits of fallen Gurkhas handed over to families in Nepal Portraits of 11 Gurkha soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan were flown over to Nepal from the UK and handed over to their families at an event in Pokhara on May 11.
Sports Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé hat trick to move closer to La Liga title The Catalan club has won every match against Madrid this season.
Kathmandu NA endorses Government's Policies and Programmes for FY 2025-26 The next session of the National Assembly is scheduled for 1:15 PM on May 13.
Science and Tech Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit Any surviving wreckage will belong to Russia under a United Nations treaty.
Nepal Asel Baibagysheva becomes first Kyrgyz woman to scale Mt Everest Kyrgyz mountaineer Asel Baibagysheva became the first female climber from Kyrgyzstan to scale the world’s highest peak.
