International

China's stranded astronauts returning from space station on spacecraft that brought new crew

8 months ago

Three Chinese astronauts stranded at their nation's space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris departed for home Friday using the craft that had brought a replacement...

Indian police carry out sweeping raids in Kashmir

8 months ago

Indian police have carried out sweeping raids targeting a banned Islamist political party in disputed Kashmir, days after the deadliest blast in the Indian capital for more than a decade.There...

AI can lead nation towards prosperity: Communications Minister

8 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 14: Minister for Communications and Information Technology,JagadishKharel has said that his visit to the 'Seoul AI Smart City Centre' in South Korea has energized his efforts in the...

International Day against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property being marked across world

8 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 14: The International Day against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property is being marked in numerous countries worldwide, aimed at raising awareness to combat the theft and illegal trade...

'World Diabetes Day' being observed with various awareness initiatives

8 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 14: Today marks the celebration of World Diabetes Day, featuring numerous awareness programmes in Nepal and across the globe. This day aims to enhance understanding of the risks,...

UK's Starmer backs under-fire chief of staff

8 months ago

Embattled UK leader Keir Starmer insisted Thursday he still had confidence in his most senior aide after a briefing row exposed divisions at the top of his struggling government.Infighting at...

EU backs small parcel duties to tackle China import flood

8 months ago

EU states on Thursday agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap...

NATO allies ditch Boeing for new surveillance planes

8 months ago

NATO countries have ditched plans to buy US-made Boeing aircraft to replace the alliance's ageing fleet of surveillance planes, after Washington pulled out of the programme, the Netherlands said Thursday.The...

'Killed on sight': Sudanese fleeing El-Fasher recall ethnic attacks

8 months ago

As he fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher in terror, Hassan Osman said he saw ethnic attacks by paramilitary forces, with civilians targeted for their tribe and skin colour.The Rapid...

Azerbaijan jails French executive for 12 years for bribery

8 months ago

Azerbaijan sentenced a French businessman to 12 years in prison Thursday, accusing him of taking a bribe from a Russian oligarch in a case that also features a disgraced ex-bodyguard...

Impeachment motion against Speaker Mandal

8 months ago

Janakpur, Nov 13: A coalition of seven parties, including the Nepali Congress, has initiated an impeachment motion against Speaker Ramchandra Mandal of the Madhesh Provincial Assembly.Today, at the Madhesh Provincial...

"Successful Bihar elections - highest voter turnout since 1951, zero repolls": EC

8 months ago

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday hailed the "successful" conduct of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with a record voter turnout of 67.13 per cent- the "highest ever"...

PM Karki discusses possibility of inter-constituency voting

8 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 13: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said it was necessary to give a thought to the practicability of the inter-constituency voting.During a meeting with the stakeholders held at...

Protocol to Nepal-India Transit Treaty amended to allow all types of cargo

8 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 13: With the amendment of the Protocol to the Transit Treaty between Nepal and India, all types of cargo can now be transported to Bhairahawa via Kolkata and...

Pakistan grants lifetime immunity to president, current army chief

8 months ago

Pakistan's parliament approved a sweeping constitutional amendment on Thursday granting lifetime immunity to the president as well as the current army chief, a move critics warned would erode democratic checks...

Parliamentary Committee directs govt. to create conducive environment for polls

8 months ago

Kathmandu, Nov 13: The Federalism Strengthening and National Concerns Committee under the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday directed the government to ensure a favorable environment to hold the upcoming elections...