US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy... If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. World 08 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.” World 05 Feb, 2026
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks. World 04 Feb, 2026
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its... China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, World 02 Feb, 2026
Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants... Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad. World 01 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in... International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. International rights groups have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial. World 30 Jan, 2026
Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others, World 30 Jan, 2026
Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report... The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, World 29 Jan, 2026
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership” to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill. World 29 Jan, 2026
Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Senior state official among 5 dead after private plane crash in western India Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. Pawar, 66, was the deputy chief minister of India’s western Maharashtra state. World 28 Jan, 2026
India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties, officials said Tuesday, after nearly two decades of negotiations. World 27 Jan, 2026
Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Campaigning began Thursday for Bangladesh’s first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 25 Jan, 2026
Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's Greenland about-turn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said security in the Arctic is a matter for all of NATO, and it is “good and natural” that it be discussed between the U.S. president and Rutte. World 22 Jan, 2026
Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 75 Ukrainian drones over several regions. World 21 Jan, 2026
What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. Trump now appears to agree that it is a bad deal and links it to his desire to acquire Greenland. World 20 Jan, 2026
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough? Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it... Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” Trump said on social media that because of modern weapons systems “the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.” World 19 Jan, 2026
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21 A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said. World 19 Jan, 2026
Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens... The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday. World 19 Jan, 2026
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over... The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat. World 18 Jan, 2026
Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their... Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. World 16 Jan, 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.
