International

More than 600 items stolen from British Empire museum: police

6 months ago

More than 600 items from a collection documenting the links between Britain and countries in the former British Empire were stolen from a UK museum in September, police said Thursday.Avon...

Ukrainian drones over Russia trigger airspace shutdowns, flight delays

6 months ago

Russia shot down nearly 300 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of Kyiv's largest attempted attacks of the four-year war and a barrage that forced Moscow airports to temporarily close, Russian officials...

UN launches Decade of Sustainable Transport

6 months ago

The United Nations launched its first-ever Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035) and the associated Implementation Plan on Wednesday.A special event, bringing together transport leaders from governments, the UN system, local...

UNICEF seeks 7.66 bln USD to provide life-saving support for children in 2026

6 months ago

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) launched its Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 appeal on Wednesday, seeking 7.66 billion U.S. dollars to provide life-saving support to 73 million children in 133...

World Bank raises China 2025 growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points

6 months ago

The World Bank on Thursday released its latest China Economic Update in Beijing, raising its 2025 economic growth forecast for the world's second-largest economy by 0.4 percentage points.The World Bank...

Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call

6 months ago

Fighting raged Thursday along the border of Cambodia and Thailand, with explosions heard near centuries-old temples ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned phone call to the leaders of both...

Russia downs 10 U.S.-made rockets, around 400 Ukrainian drones

6 months ago

Russia's air defense systems have shot down 10 U.S.-made HIMARS rockets, one Ukrainian Neptune long-range guided missile, and around 400 Ukrainian drones over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry...

EU to reward antibiotic innovation with new pharma rules

6 months ago

Drugmakers that develop new antibiotics are set to benefit from longer market protection in Europe after the EU agreed Thursday a wide-ranging reform of pharmaceutical rules seeking to boost innovation...

Russia-China ties crucial to global stability: FM

6 months ago

Russia-China diplomatic relations remain a pivotal factor in maintaining global stability, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.Lavrov emphasized the "special significance of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of...

Seminar on Tourism Management concludes highlighting on dialogue on culture of tourism

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 11: A 10-day-long seminar on tourism management was concluded here today.Jointly organized by Ningbo Polytechnic University China and the Nepal-China Friendship Forum, the seminar was wrapped up in...

Nepali youth receives 'Bright Spark Award' from Adelaide University

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 11: The Adelaide University of Australia has presented 'Bright Spark Award' to a Nepali student for developing a communication tool to assist in the mining industry works with...

Nepal should take lead for Mountain agenda: Minister Dr Pariyar

6 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 11: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr Madan Prasad Pariyar has said that Nepal should take the lead in amplifying issues of mountain conservation within the global...

Over 146,000 Afghan refugees return home in under 3 weeks: ministry

6 months ago

A total of 15,989 Afghan families with 146,152 members returned to their homeland from Iran, Pakistan and Türkiye over the past 18 days, Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said...

Australian unemployment rate steady at 4.3 pct

6 months ago

Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3 percent in November, according to official data released on Thursday.Monthly labor force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that the...

Spanish PM's former right-hand man to face graft trial

6 months ago

Spain's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a former close associate of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to stand trial for alleged corruption in a case that has threatened to topple...

China's top diplomat to visit Middle East this week

6 months ago

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a tour of the Middle East on Friday for bilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Beijing said Thursday.Wang...