India Responds to Tensions Over Nepal's New Border Customs Regulations

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement regarding the tensions arising from the strict customs inspections and new regulations implemented by Nepali authorities along the Nepal-India...

US Reclassifies Marijuana to Expand Access for Medical Use

2 months ago

Washington D.C. | The United States government announced on Thursday a decision to provide citizens with easier access to marijuana for medical purposes.The move involves reclassifying the drug while ensuring...

Putin emphasizes strategic importance of Arctic corridor for Russia's economic growth

2 months ago

Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the expansion of the Arctic corridor is crucial for Russia's economic development and the protection of its national sovereignty.Presiding over a video...

Zelenskyy Welcomes Approval of 90 Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday welcomed the approval of a 90 billion euro ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine.The loan had previously been stalled due to the firm stance...

Number of Rohingya refugees fleeing by sea surges by 90 percent, Save the Children reports

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The number of Rohingya refugees fleeing Bangladesh and Myanmar by boat has increased by 90 percent compared to last year, Save the Children said on Thursday, citing United Nations...

International Crisis Group Warns Against Long-Term Ban on Bangladesh Awami League

2 months ago

Dhaka. The International Crisis Group has warned that the temporary ban imposed on the major political party, the Bangladesh Awami League, amid the country's shifting political landscape is unlikely to...

Flash floods in Afghanistan leave at least 6 dead

2 months ago

Kabul. At least 6 people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in various parts of Afghanistan, local officials confirmed on Thursday.Mawlawi Baridad Saber, head of the Natural...

Iran Claims First Revenue Collection from Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees

2 months ago

Tehran. Iran has collected its first batch of revenue from toll fees imposed on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.According to Hamidreza Hajibabaei, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament,...

Global Energy Security Faces 'Biggest Crisis' in History, IEA Warns

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The global community is currently standing on the brink of a massive energy crisis. International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol has stated that the world is facing the...

Pentagon: Clearing Iranian Mines in Strait of Hormuz Could Take Six Months

2 months ago

Kathmandu. A US Department of Defense assessment indicates that it could take approximately six months to fully clear the naval mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.Analysts suggest...

Iran Tightens Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

2 months ago

Tehran. Iran has further strengthened its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Since early Wednesday morning, Iran attacked three ships in the strait, seizing two of them.This move comes after...

Indonesian Rupiah Hits Record Low Amid Global Oil Price Surge

2 months ago

Jakarta. The Indonesian Rupiah has plummeted to its lowest level in history. On Thursday, the exchange rate reached 17,315 Rupiah per US dollar. This marks the weakest position ever recorded. Following...

Nine killed, foreign worker abducted in attack on Pakistan mining site

2 months ago

Islamabad. Nine people were killed and one foreign worker was abducted in an attack on an exploration and research site in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, security sources said on Thursday.According...

Zelensky Warns Iran Conflict Risks Overshadowing Ukraine War

2 months ago

Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran is causing the Russian aggression in Ukraine to be overshadowed. He warned that it would be a...

Second Round of Talks Held in Washington to De-escalate Israel-Lebanon Conflict

2 months ago

Washington D.C. A second round of talks is being held in Washington D.C. on Thursday with the aim of reducing the ongoing tension between Israel and Lebanon. It is reported...