UN office aims to raise 33 bln USD to support 135 mln people in 2026

7 months ago

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Monday its ultimate aim in 2026 is to raise a total of 33 billion U.S. dollars to support 135...

Social media ban to ensure Australian children have a childhood: PM

7 months ago

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s will ensure that children have a childhood, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.Albanese on Tuesday wrote to the leaders of Australia's states and...

Resilient' airlines head for record passenger numbers: IATA

7 months ago

International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry's trade association said on Tuesday.Carriers also expect higher profits than...

Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 160

7 months ago

The death toll in Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 160 after an additional body was identified, police said on Tuesday, adding that six people were still listed...

Unprecedented water crisis impending: Minister Dr Pariyar

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 9: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Prasad Pariyar, said unprecedented water crisis is impending, so regional collaboration is imperative to ensure water security.The Minister said...

Cagey culture contributes to corruption: PM Karki

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 9: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said violation of law, costly election system, absence of transparency and accountability, and cagey culture are some of the issues behind thriving...

Report on 'menstrual discrimination among transmen in Nepal' launched

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 9: A study report on 'Menstrual Discrimination among Transmen in Nepal' was launched amidst the ongoing three-day International Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation that kicked off in the...

Zelensky meets pope, prepares revised plan on Russia war

7 months ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy on Tuesday as he prepared to send the United States revised proposals to end Russia's invasion.Zelensky on Monday held...

China calls on Cambodia, Thailand to exercise restraint to prevent escalation

7 months ago

China has called on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise restraint and prevent their border situation from escalating further, a foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday.Spokesperson...

EU agrees to weaken and delay green business rules

7 months ago

European governments and lawmakers agreed to weaken and delay new environmental and human rights rules Tuesday, clearing a key hurdle in a push to unpick EU regulations seen as too...

Pakistan secures further $1.2 billion loan from IMF

7 months ago

Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the release of a further $1.2 billion in loans from the International Monetary Fund to help its economic recovery and reforms programme, calling it evidence of...

Nobel press conference with Venezuela's Machado postponed

7 months ago

A press conference scheduled on Tuesday with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader in hiding, has been "postponed" but should take place later in the day,...

RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year

7 months ago

Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza.In...

Netanyahu to meet Trump on December 29: spokeswoman

7 months ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump in the United States on December 29, a spokeswoman for the premier's office told AFP on Tuesday.It will be Netanyahu's...

Indian Additional Secretary Mahawar calls on PM Karki

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 9: Additional Secretary at India's Ministry of External Affairs, Munu Mahawar, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.Issues of bilateral interests were discussed during the...