WORLD

Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast

Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast

A total of 247 workers were underground at the time, of whom 201 had been brought to the surface safely as of 6:00 am on...

A total of 247 workers were underground at the time, of whom 201 had been brought to the surface safely as of 6:00 am on...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei cautioned that the visit did not mean "we have reached a turning point...

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei cautioned that the visit did not mean "we have reached a turning point...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit

Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit

Rubio began his four-day, four-city tour in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata where the top US diplomat, a devout Cathol...

Rubio began his four-day, four-city tour in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata where the top US diplomat, a devout Cathol...

May 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Passport delivery service reaches homes in Jumla

Passport delivery service reaches homes in Jumla

A total of 149 passports have so far been delivered to the homes of service recipients across all eight local-level unit...

A total of 149 passports have so far been delivered to the homes of service recipients across all eight local-level unit...

May 23, 2026

POLITICS

Taskforce seeks public suggestions on constitution amendment

Taskforce seeks public suggestions on constitution amendment

The secretariat said the move aims to ensure the participation of all Nepalis in the constitutional amendment process.

The secretariat said the move aims to ensure the participation of all Nepalis in the constitutional amendment process.

May 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Hotter days likely in hilly regions, heat waves predicted in Terai

Hotter days likely in hilly regions, heat waves predicted in Terai

The weather is generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the remaining Himalayan and hilly regions.

The weather is generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the remaining Himalayan and hilly regions.

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

"They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nivesh Karki, director...

"They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nivesh Karki, director...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave

India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave

Thursday was the "fourth consecutive day when the peak power demand (solar hours) reached a new all-time high", the mini...

Thursday was the "fourth consecutive day when the peak power demand (solar hours) reached a new all-time high", the mini...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?

Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?

The protest is over the fact that, in the eyes of the players, they do not take home enough prize money, claiming they o...

The protest is over the fact that, in the eyes of the players, they do not take home enough prize money, claiming they o...

May 23, 2026

WORLD

Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD

Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD

Developed nations had long fallen short of their commitment to mobilise $100 billion a year by 2020, finally hitting the...

Developed nations had long fallen short of their commitment to mobilise $100 billion a year by 2020, finally hitting the...

May 23, 2026