International

Sustainable forest management gaining pace in Rautahat

6 months ago

Chandrapur (Rautahat), Dec 23: The programme on sustainable forest management is gaining pace in Rautahat of late, the forest officials said.During an interaction organized by a local forest users' group...

Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on President Paudel

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 23: China's Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, has paid a farewell call on President Ramchandra Paudel today.During the meeting held at Sheetal Niwas, they discussed the matters of...

Ministers Sinha and Kharel inspect damaged NC party office

6 months ago

Patan (Lalitpur), Dec 23: A team comprising Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, and Political Advisor to the Prime...

5 policemen killed in attack in NW Pakistan

6 months ago

Five policemen were killed on Tuesday when unknown militants opened fire on a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police sources said.The incident happened at about 8:45 a.m....

Kuwait signs $4.1 billion deal with China to build port

6 months ago

Kuwait has signed a deal worth $4.1 billion with China to complete the construction of a major port, as the oil-rich country seeks to diversify its economy with a bigger...

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Match schedule released

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 23: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the match schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier to be organized in Nepal.The tournament features...

Pakistan gets 3 bids for privatisation of state-run airline

6 months ago

Pakistan received three bids on Tuesday for the privatisation of its embattled national carrier PIA, in what is seen as a litmus test of Islamabad's efforts to sell loss-making state...

India to provide $450 million to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka

6 months ago

India has committed $450 million in humanitarian assistance to help Sri Lanka recover from the devastating damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Tuesday on a visit...

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

6 months ago

Myanmar's junta is set to preside over voting starting Sunday, touting heavily restricted polls as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil...

Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner over its Mission's security in India

6 months ago

: Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed grave concern over attacks on its diplomatic missions in India, summoning the Indian High Commissioner to protest incidents in New Delhi and Siliguri, according to...

Nepal’s trade deficit soars to Rs 649.68 billion in first five months of current fiscal year

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 23: Nepal’s foreign trade deficit during the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December) has reached Rs 649.68 billion out of a total foreign...

US President announces plan for "Trump class" battleships

6 months ago

United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) the new "Trump class" of Navy battleships into the "Golden Fleet" of the US Navy.Announcing the "largest ever battleships" in...

India proposes $450 million assistance package to rebuild Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

6 months ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on Tuesday that India has proposed a comprehensive USD 450 million assistance package to support Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.The announcement follows...

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Two Members of Russian Judiciary

6 months ago

The European Union (EU) imposed sanctions Monday on two members of the Russian judiciary.A statement said that EU member states imposed sanctions on Dmitry Gordeyev and Lyudmila Balandina. Under these...

281 Japanese public school staff disciplined for sexual violence or sex crimes

6 months ago

A total of 281 public school teachers and staff in Japan were disciplined for sexual violence or sexual crimes in fiscal year 2024, according to the country's education ministry.Data released...

Bangladesh suspends visa services for Indians

6 months ago

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Monday announced the temporary suspension of consular and visa services.The move comes days after India temporarily shut its visa application center in...