German tourist found dead Myagdi

7 months ago

Myagdi (Beni), Dec 1: A German national was found dead at Khopra area in Annapurna Rural Municipality-5 in Myagdi district on Monday afternoon. German national Weiser Astrid Elizabeth had gone...

OPEC+ to suspend oil output increase

7 months ago

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, have decided to pause oil output increases in January, February and March 2026 due to seasonality,...

Singapore to ban smartphones for secondary students during school hours from 2026

7 months ago

Starting January 2026, Singapore will prohibit secondary school students from using smartphones and smartwatches during the entire school day, expanding the current restriction that only applies during lesson time.The move,...

Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 502

7 months ago

The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 502 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on...

Kremlin says Putin to meet US envoy Witkoff Tuesday afternoon

7 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks on Ukraine with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon, the Kremlin said.The pair will meet after American and Ukrainian officials...

Thailand extradites a Vietnamese activist despite concerns from rights groups

7 months ago

Thai authorities extradited a Vietnamese activist who had been detained in Bangkok since last year despite concerns from rights groups that he could be in danger if sent back to...

Sydney men charged with spreading child sexual abuse videos tied to international ring

7 months ago

Four Sydney men have been charged with criminal offenses over their alleged involvement in the distribution of child sexual abuse material linked to an international child sex abuse ring, police...

Coming week could be 'pivotal' for Ukraine diplomacy: EU's Kallas

7 months ago

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that this week could be crucial for the push to end the Ukraine war, as US representatives head to Moscow after talks with...

Trump-backed candidate leads Honduras poll

7 months ago

A conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump led Sunday's presidential election in Honduras, according to partial results from the electoral commission.Nasry Asfura had 40.5 percent of the vote,...

Pope prays for peace in Lebanon, region

7 months ago

Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday as he kicked off day two of his trip to the multi-confessional country with a visit to...

Experts work on UN climate report amid US pushback

7 months ago

Some 600 experts began to work Monday on the next major UN climate report, as the international consensus on global warming is challenged by US President Donald Trump, who deems...

UK special forces leaders covered up Afghan war crimes: whistleblower

7 months ago

Senior UK special forces leaders covered up potential war crimes in Afghanistan, a former high-ranking officer has told a public inquiry probing the claims, according to evidence released on Monday.The...

Preparations at full swing for Int'l Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Dec 1: Preparations are in full swing for a three-day International Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation, commencing on December 8 to coincide with the 7th International Dignified Menstruation Day.At...

Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

7 months ago

Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star.During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers...

Fewer than 100 A320 planes still grounded for software fix: Airbus

7 months ago

Fewer than 100 Airbus A320 jets remained grounded Monday for an urgent software update, the plane-maker said, after issuing an alert last week that 6,000 aircraft were affected."The vast majority...