Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

5 months ago

The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic...

High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21

5 months ago

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...

Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on the line

5 months ago

Vietnam’s most important political conclave began Monday, as the ruling Communist Party convened to decide the country’s leadership and broad policy course for the next five years.About 1,588 delegates from...

China's economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs

5 months ago

China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter...

Hard-right populist wins a place in a two-way runoff in Portugal’s presidential election

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The leader of a hard-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election Sunday in a stunning outcome and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month...

Sonam Lhosar being marked today

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Kathmandu, Jan 19: The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, meaning New Year, by organizing various programmes today.According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2,862nd year starts from today. From today,...

President extends Sonam Lhosar greetings

5 months ago

Kathmandu, Jan 19: President Ramchandra Paudel has wished for all Nepalis to further strengthen our unity to build an economically and socially prosperous Nepal.In a message today on the occasion...

Portugal votes for president with far-right surge expected

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Portugal was voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election in which a far-right candidate is expected it get to the run-off for the first time.Andre Ventura, leader...

Guatemalan police free hostages in a maximum security prison

5 months ago

Hundreds of anti-riot police entered a maximum security prison in Guatemala early Sunday to free guards who had been taken hostage and retake control of the facility that houses gang...

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15

5 months ago

Wildfires raging in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday.Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for the...

China's satellite data shows iceberg A23a in final stage of disintegration

5 months ago

China's Fengyun-3D satellite has found that the world's formerly largest iceberg, A23a, is entering the final stages of its disintegration, according to the China Meteorological Administration.True-color imagery with 250-meter resolution...

Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown

5 months ago

Iranian authorities have said they are considering "gradually" restoring internet access after imposing an unprecedented communications shutdown 10 days ago, which rights groups say masked a violent protest crackdown that...

Balen reaches RSP office

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Kathmandu, Jan 18: Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, who resigned as a mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), assumed office as the senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra...

Cabinet decisions: Grants to be accepted for management of human-tiger interface

5 months ago

Kathmandu, Jan 18: The government has decided to accept the grant equivalent to 3.6 million US dollars to be received for a project on management of human-tiger interface.Minister for Communications...

Italian PM calls threatened US tariffs over Greenland a 'mistake'

5 months ago

Italy's prime minister called US President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on opponents of his plan to seize Greenland a "mistake" on Sunday, adding she had told him her...