Russia Claims Control of Two Villages in Zaporizhzhia Region

7 months ago

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that its forces have taken control of the villages of Zelenyi Hai and Dobropolye in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region as part of the...

Cambodia to trial visa-free policy for Chinese citizens from mid-2026

7 months ago

Cambodia will trial a policy granting visa exemption for Chinese citizens from June 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, said an official letter on Tuesday.Signed by Hing Thoraxy, a standing secretary...

India's oil imports and other issues will be on the agenda for Putin meeting with Modi

7 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhi’s efforts...

Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume

7 months ago

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared.The Boeing...

China launches reusable rocket, second stage enters planned orbit

7 months ago

China launched a reusable carrier rocket on Wednesday from northwest China. Its second stage entered the designated orbit, but the recovery of its first stage failed....

Opinion: Forty years on, SAARC struggles to realize its regional vision

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 3: As the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) approaches the 40th anniversary of its Charter this Monday on December 8, questions about its relevance and effectiveness...

Haiti targets August 2026 for first elections in a decade

7 months ago

Gang-destabilized Haiti took a big step on Tuesday toward holding its first elections in nearly a decade after transitional authorities announced the Caribbean country would hold a vote next summer.The...

Australia says social media ban to protect young from 'purgatory'

7 months ago

Australia's looming social media ban will protect the young from an online "purgatory" created by algorithms sending them harmful content, the government said Wednesday.The country will from December 10 ban...

Global growth to slow to 2.6 pct in 2025: UN report

7 months ago

Global growth will slow to 2.6 percent in 2025, down from 2.9 percent in 2024, due to growing pressure from financial volatility and geopolitical uncertainty facing global trade and investment,...

Humanitarians answer Gaza Civil Defense call for help: UN

7 months ago

Amid continuing reports of Israeli attacks in all five Gaza governorates, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday that they answered a Civil Defense distress call and helped coordinate the rescue of...

Africa's passenger air traffic to grow 6 pct annually through 2044: Boeing

7 months ago

Africa's passenger air traffic is expected to grow an average of 6 percent annually through 2044, driven by a young population, an expanding middle class, rapid urbanization and continued investment...

US, Russia find 'no compromise' on key territory issue after Ukraine talks

7 months ago

High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough on Tuesday, as the Kremlin said "no compromise" had been found yet on the key question...

Pakistan assists Bharatpur Eye Hospital

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 3: Pakistan has provided monetary assistance of Rs 1 million to the Bharatpur Eye Hospital.At a programme organized in the hospital premises, Chitwan on Tuesday, Ambassador of Pakistan...

Minister Kharel attends rally marking Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 3: A morning rally has been organized to mark the Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities in the federal capital today.Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel,...

Foreign Secretary Rai shares challenges facing LDCs

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 3: Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has argued deep-rooted structural impediments, limited access to international markets, widening digital divides, resources constraints and increasing climate related impacts were some...