Rivers of salt: life on Bangladesh's climate frontline

7 months ago

On Bangladesh's coast, where mighty Himalayan rivers meet the sea, water defines every rhythm of life, and every struggle.Rising seas driven by climate change are swallowing low-lying areas, while stronger...

Biratnagar Kings batting first today

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 24: Biratnagar Kings is batting against Janakpur Bolts in the first match under the ongoing second edition of Nepal Premier League today.Winning the toss at Kirtipur-based Tribhuvan University...

Vietnamese PM urges rebuilding homes for flood-hit residents

7 months ago

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerated efforts to repair and rebuild houses for residents affected by recent flooding in south-central localities, local daily Nhan Dan reported...

Over 10,000 People Displaced By Floods in Malaysia

7 months ago

Malaysian authorities announced on Monday that the recent floods in the country have displaced more than 10,000 people, with the northern state of Kelantan being the most affected.Kelantan, which has...

Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign for children

7 months ago

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health launched the fourth sub-national polio vaccination campaign of 2025 on Monday in a bid to guard around 7.4 million children against paralysis.The four-day initiative, running...

Indian capital grapples with lingering air pollution

7 months ago

The air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas turned hazardous on Monday, with a thick blanket of smog engulfing several areas in the Indian capital city.According to the Central...

UK far-right figures stoke digital ID fears with unproven claims

7 months ago

Plans for a new nationwide UK digital ID are sparking widespread public concern, but some critics including far-right politicians are fuelling fears with unproven claims that it will be used...

Shai scores 37 as NBA-best Thunder avenge lone loss

7 months ago

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only loss of the season by beating Portland 122-95 on Sunday.The...

Suicide bombers strike security force headquarters in northwestern Pakistan, killing 3 officers

7 months ago

Two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan on Monday morning, killing at least three officers and wounding five others, police and rescue officials said.The...

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia hospitalised with chest infection, under intensive observation

7 months ago

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Bashundhara after being diagnosed with a chest infection, Bangladesh News 24 reported, citing her doctors' statement.She...

Mamdani stands by "fascist", "despot" remarks after first White House meeting with Trump

7 months ago

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday for their first in-person interaction, an encounter that remained cordial despite Mamdani refusing...

Washington, Kyiv say a peace deal must 'fully uphold' Ukraine sovereignty

7 months ago

Washington and Kyiv said Sunday that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, after "constructive" talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in...

Dhaka sends fresh request to Delhi for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

7 months ago

Days after deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a death sentence from the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, the interim government of Bangladesh has written to the Indian Ministry of External...

Bangladesh presses India on ousted leader Sheikh Hasina's extradition

7 months ago

Bangladesh's government said on Sunday it had asked India to extradite ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced earlier this week to be hanged over a deadly crackdown against...

Election Security: Home Ministry preparing purchase of vehicles for security bodies

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 23: In a bid to conduct the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections in a free, fair and peaceful manner, the Ministry of Home Affairs has advanced the...