WORLD
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits
Gross domestic product fell 0.1 percent in April following growth of 0.3 percent in March, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.
Jun 12, 2026
POLITICS
Khusbu Oli questions FM Khanal’s stance on border issue during India visit
Khusbu Oli questions FM Khanal’s stance on border issue duri...
She urged the Foreign Minister to firmly raise the issue during his upcoming visit to China as well.
Jun 12, 2026
POLITICS
Lawmaker Pun demands probe into tax rate changes, accuses FinMin of misconduct
Lawmaker Pun demands probe into tax rate changes, accuses Fi...
Pun said the Finance Minister’s remarks from the rostrum amounted to an admission of altering tax rates, calling it unacceptable and subject to probe.
Jun 12, 2026
POLITICS
Lawmaker Khadka questions reappointment of Home Minister Gurung
Lawmaker Khadka questions reappointment of Home Minister Gur...
Khadka said the government’s actions run contrary to its own slogan of good governance.
Jun 12, 2026
WORLD
Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: WHO
Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: W...
"The impacts of climate change are a clear and present danger, and its most immediate and lethal manifestation is extreme heat," said Hans Henri Kluge, the WHO's Europe director.
Jun 12, 2026
WORLD
Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN
Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN
At the end of 2025, 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced from their homes, marking a decline of 5.4 million compared to a year earlier, the UN refugee agency said.
Jun 12, 2026
POLITICS
Sampang seeks Defence Minister in HoR over Susta incident
Sampang seeks Defence Minister in HoR over Susta incident
Sampang also questioned restrictions on the Nepali Army’s deployment along the border, asking what agreement prevents its presence there.
Jun 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt orders probe into suspected student visa scam
Govt orders probe into suspected student visa scam
In a letter sent on Thursday, the ministry said serious concerns had emerged over documents submitted for academic study visa recommendations issued to foreign students.
Jun 12, 2026
Market
Gold jumps Rs 5,300 per tola, silver also gains
Gold jumps Rs 5,300 per tola, silver also gains
The price of gold surged by Rs 5,300 per tola from Thursday's rate, reaching Rs 292,000 per tola.
Jun 12, 2026
WORLD
Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital
Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital
She was suffering from an abdominal infection and "her condition continued to worsen", the Bureau of the Royal Household said in a statement, until she "passed away peacefully" on Thursday evening.
Jun 12, 2026