U.S., China set to sign massive purchases deal, easing trade war

Published On: January 15, 2020 12:43 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Jan 15: The U.S.-China trade war is set to enter a new, quieter phase on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He sign an initial trade deal that aims to vastly increase Chinese purchases of U.S. manufactured products, agricultural goods, energy, and services.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15:  Animal rights activists in Nepal have expressed concern over the plan of Australian government to kill at least 10,000 camels in view of addressing the problem of acute water shortage caused due to the widespread bushfire.

Irish PM to call Feb 8 national election - reports

Published On: January 14, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

DUBLIN, Jan 14:  Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will ask President Michael D. Higgins to dissolve parliament on Tuesday in order to call a parliamentary election on Feb. 8, local media reported.

Iran makes arrests over plane disaster as protests rage on

Published On: January 14, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

DUBAI, Jan 14L:  Iran said on Tuesday it had arrested people accused of a role in shooting down a Ukrainian airliner and had also detained 30 people involved in protests that have swept the nation since the military belatedly admitted its error.

Rome bans all diesel cars in battle to curb pollution

Published On: January 14, 2020 07:04 PM NPT By: Reuters

ROME, Jan 14: Rome banned all diesel vehicles from its roads for the first time on Tuesday to try to combat rising pollution, with numerous other cities in central and northern Italy also imposing curbs to cut harmful emissions.

Top India court confirms four men to hang for bus rape and murder

Published On: January 14, 2020 06:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed pleas for a review of the death sentence handed down to four men in the rape and murder of a young woman on a New Delhi bus, leaving an appeal to the president as their only possible recourse.

China ready to support BP Koirala cancer hospital: Ambassador Hou

Published On: January 14, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 14: Chinese ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi has committed to support the health sector in Nepal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14: Malaysia’s solicitor general on Tuesday ruled out new charges against prime-minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim over allegations that he sexually assaulted a former male aide, saying there was not enough evidence to proceed.

TAGAYTAY, Philippines, Jan 14:  A volcano near the Philippine capital spewed lava into the sky and trembled constantly Tuesday, possibly portending a bigger and more dangerous eruption, as tens of thousands of people fled villages darkened and blanketed by heavy ash.

Australia 'open for business' as cool change eases bushfire threat

Published On: January 14, 2020 02:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Jan 14:  Australia urged foreign tourists on Tuesday to put aside concerns about raging bushfires after the United States downgraded a travel warning, even as thick smoke disrupted preparations for the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.