Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. World 21 Oct, 2025
Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian... Trump has edged back in the direction of pressing Ukraine to give up on retaking land it has lost to Russia, in exchange for an end to Moscow’s aggression. Trump has edged back in the direction of pressing Ukraine to give up on retaking land it has lost to Russia, in exchange for an end to Moscow’s aggression. World 20 Oct, 2025
Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic... Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth" including the key principle of creative destruction. Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth" including the key principle of creative destruction. World 13 Oct, 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” World 10 Oct, 2025
Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines kills 2 people, causes damages and tsunami evacuations Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines kills 2 people, causes damages and... A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. World 10 Oct, 2025
World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of... World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the "first phase" of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the "first phase" of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. World 09 Oct, 2025
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for... Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, World 25 Sep, 2025
Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. World 25 Sep, 2025
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war... “Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.” “Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.” World 24 Sep, 2025
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty... Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. World 22 Sep, 2025
UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from Israel UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from... The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. World 21 Sep, 2025
Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution... Macron insisted that he wasn't acting to meet Hamas' expectations. Macron insisted that he wasn't acting to meet Hamas' expectations. World 19 Sep, 2025
Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on Qatar Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's... Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the pact on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the pact on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. World 18 Sep, 2025
Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during visit Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during... The diplomatic setbacks come ahead of his potential first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week where regional security will be on the agenda. The diplomatic setbacks come ahead of his potential first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week where regional security will be on the agenda. World 17 Sep, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 Zelenskyy repeated his appeal for countries to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. Zelenskyy repeated his appeal for countries to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. World 16 Sep, 2025
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian... The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. World 14 Sep, 2025
Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." World 13 Sep, 2025
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. World 12 Sep, 2025
Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing Torrential rains beginning Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. Torrential rains beginning Monday caused flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali. World 11 Sep, 2025
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China Administration officials insist that trade will not be impacted, but foreign policy analysts have watched deteriorating relationships with alarm. Administration officials insist that trade will not be impacted, but foreign policy analysts have watched deteriorating relationships with alarm. World 10 Sep, 2025
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
