WORLD
Kharg Island: Vital Iran oil hub in Trump's crosshairs
Kharg Island: Vital Iran oil hub in Trump's crosshairs
Kharg Island, targeted in US air strikes on Saturday, is a scrubby stretch of land in the Gulf that handles almost all of Iran's crude exports.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
South Korea says North fires unidentified 'projectile'
South Korea says North fires unidentified 'projectile'
North Korea fired at least one "unidentified projectile eastward", Seoul's defence ministry said in a statement, without providing details.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities
Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities
Iranian armed forces issued the warning after US President Donald Trump said he may decide to "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
US says can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific
US says can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific
Oil and gas prices have surged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
Italy's referendum on justice system: what & why?
Italy's referendum on justice system: what & why?
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leader of a hard-right coalition government since October 2022, says the reform is needed to ensure the impartiality of judges.
Mar 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Man arrested for alleged assault on journalist in Jhapa
Man arrested for alleged assault on journalist in Jhapa
According to Khagendra Bahadur Khadka, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Jhapa, police nabbed Yuwaraj Pathak, 45, of Kamal Rural Municipality in Jhapa district for allegedly attacking journalist Arjun Acharya.
Mar 14, 2026
WORLD
S.Korea says North fires around 10 ballistic missiles
S.Korea says North fires around 10 ballistic missiles
Pyongyang recently dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul, Washington's security ally, describing its latest peace efforts as a "clumsy, deceptive farce".
Mar 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price inclines Rs 800 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tola in a week
Gold price inclines Rs 800 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tol...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 800 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid persisting tension in the Middle East and growing risk of short supply of petroleum products.
Mar 14, 2026
POLITICS
UML finalizes 16 PR lawmakers
UML finalizes 16 PR lawmakers
The CPN-UML has finalized the names of 16 lawmakers to be elected under the Proportional Representation (PR) system.
Mar 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 181 billion as NEPSE jumps 107.95 points in a week
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 181 billion as NEPSE ju...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week bounced back 107.95 points (3.98%) with a regain in investors’ confidence after the March 5 election was concluded peacefully across the country.
Mar 14, 2026