What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump... At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security. World 15 Jan, 2026
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over... Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.” World 15 Jan, 2026
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over... The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. World 15 Jan, 2026
The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571,... The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators. World 14 Jan, 2026
Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the... Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric. World 13 Jan, 2026
How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey. World 12 Jan, 2026
Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. Hailing from Theravada Buddhist monasteries across the globe, the 19 monks began their 2,300 mile (3,700 kilometer) trek at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. World 11 Jan, 2026
Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth... Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. Trump confirmed those geopolitical concerns at the White House Friday. World 11 Jan, 2026
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. World 11 Jan, 2026
Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. Denmark is moving to strengthen its military presence around Greenland and in the wider North Atlantic. World 08 Jan, 2026
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's... On Wednesday, the U.S. said it seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one flagged to Russia in the North Atlantic. On Wednesday, the U.S. said it seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one flagged to Russia in the North Atlantic. World 08 Jan, 2026
These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving The Trump administration says it's going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the United Nations. The Trump administration says it's going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the United Nations. World 08 Jan, 2026
Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro On Saturday, Trump said the ailing Cuban economy will be further battered by Maduro’s ouster. On Saturday, Trump said the ailing Cuban economy will be further battered by Maduro’s ouster. World 06 Jan, 2026
What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its... Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. World 05 Jan, 2026
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking... Maduro’s lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state. Maduro’s lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state. World 05 Jan, 2026
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US... Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed. Some Venezuelan civilians and members of the military were killed, said Rodríguez, who didn’t give a number. Trump said some U.S. forces were injured, but none was killed. World 04 Jan, 2026
After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn... Opened in the early 1990s, the Metropolitan Detention Center, or MDC Brooklyn, currently houses about 1,300 inmates. Opened in the early 1990s, the Metropolitan Detention Center, or MDC Brooklyn, currently houses about 1,300 inmates. World 04 Jan, 2026
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of... The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. World 03 Jan, 2026
Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time... The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die. The Northern Territory’s world-first laws passed in 1995 were overturned by the Australian Parliament two years later and after four terminally ill patients were legally helped to die. World 02 Jan, 2026
A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead A fire in a Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. World 02 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.
