International

Iran begins cloud seeding operations as severe drought bites

7 months ago

Iranian authorities have launched cloud seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, state media reported. "Today, a cloud seeding flight was conducted...

Nepal and India agree to make border security more effective

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 16: An understanding has been reached between the Armed Police Force, Nepal, and the Seema Surakshya Bal (Border Security Force), India, to forward necessary coordination and collaboration to...

Ashfall warning in Japan as volcano erupts

7 months ago

A volcano in southern Japan erupted early Sunday sending a plume of ash and smoke into the sky and prompting a warning over ashfall.Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes,...

Olympic champion Gao wins men's 500m bronze at speed skating World Cup season opener

7 months ago

China collected two medals in the men's sprint events at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Salt Lake City on Saturday, with Olympic champion Gao Tingyu taking bronze in...

Israeli PM, Russian president discuss Middle East issues over phone

7 months ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Saturday evening, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the Middle East situation, according...

Japanese protesters demand PM Takaichi's resignation

7 months ago

Japanese residents held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Saturday evening, demanding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's resignation.About 100 people rallied with banners and...

Opinion: Historical Evolution and Philosophical Foundation of Federal Socialism in Nepal

7 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 16: There are several forms of governance in practice across the globe. Nations have chosen the form of governance that best suits their political culture, promises political stability,...

Brunei, Singapore advance ties on agri-tech food zone

7 months ago

Brunei's Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE), in collaboration with Singapore's Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Singapore Food Agency, will conduct a joint feasibility study on establishing...

Highway mishap kills 6, injures 3 in east Afghanistan

7 months ago

Six commuters lost their lives and three others were injured in a road accident in Qarghayi district, eastern Afghanistan's Laghman province on Sunday morning, the provincial police office said in...

Police request public to share information regarding individuals involved in looting

7 months ago

Gandaki, Nov 16: The Kaski District Police Office has taken steps to identify those engaged in criminal acts such as vandalism, arson, and looting during the Gen Z protests that...

Russia to deliver Il-114 jets for regional transport in 2026

7 months ago

Three Russia-made Il-114-300 jets are expected to be delivered in 2026, Russia's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Gennady Abramenkov said Friday.According to him, air carriers expect the aircraft to...

Israeli forces step up operations in southern Syria: monitoring group

7 months ago

Israeli incursions in southern Syria have surged in recent weeks, with more than 30 recorded in the first half of November, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday.The Britain-based...

Palestinian team plays friendly in Spain in front of 50,000 spectators

7 months ago

A selection of Palestinian footballers took on a group of Spanish players from the Basque Country on Saturday in a friendly match with political overtones relating to Israel’s military actions...

Gazans launch volunteer campaign to clean streets, restore infrastructure

7 months ago

Dozens of volunteers began cleaning the streets of Gaza City on Saturday, braving the rainy weather to restore vital infrastructure and remove rubble and debris left by the two-year war...

Sri Lanka earns 2.66 bln USD from tourism in 1st 10 months of 2025

7 months ago

Sri Lanka earned around 2.66 billion U.S. dollars from tourism in the first ten months of 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its latest report.Tourism earnings...

Sri Lanka earns 2.66 bln USD from tourism in 1st 10 months of 2025

7 months ago

Sri Lanka earned around 2.66 billion U.S. dollars from tourism in the first ten months of 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its latest report.Tourism earnings...