WORLD
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no...
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran threatened to close the vital waterway once again if the US blockade continues.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in...
"In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal," the UN refugee agency's spokesman Babar Baloch told a press briefing in Geneva.
Apr 18, 2026
Entertainment
Pawan Gole to perform at Paleti after 14 years
Pawan Gole to perform at Paleti after 14 years
Recalling his previous performance in 2012, Gole said he was excited to return to the stage. “I still cherish the experience from my last Paleti performance. I hope to receive the same love from audiences this time as well,” he said.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists travelled to the remote area of the Hindu Kush just after the road to Barikot reopened this week.
Apr 18, 2026
Entertainment
‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story
‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story
Actress Swastima said the film depicts a mother’s struggle and success.
Apr 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some places
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some...
Partly cloudy weather is predicted in the remaining hilly and mountainous areas including Madhesh Province, and mainly clear weather in the rest of the Terai region.
Apr 18, 2026
SOCIETY
B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s distinct cultural identity
B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s dis...
With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the celebration of the Pohela Boishakh received a national and regional dimension.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens NATO
EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens N...
Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty -- meant to help any member state that comes under attack -- as Trump has deepened questions over whether the United States would help defend NATO allies.
Apr 18, 2026
POLITICS
UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes
UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes
A meeting of the party held on Friday under the chairmanship of General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel took this decision.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission
France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission
"I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation as soon as conditions allow," British Prime Minister Starmer said after co-chairing a meeting in Paris on the issue alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
Apr 18, 2026