WORLD
Brexit trade deal marathon heads to the finish line
Brexit trade deal marathon heads to the finish line
BRUSSELS, Dec 24: Britain and the European Union appeared close to clinching a long-elusive trade agreement on Wednesday, raising hopes that they were now set to avoid a turbulent economic rupture on New Year’s Day.
Dec 24, 2020
WORLD
Rules to stop coronavirus variant stoke chaos at Indian airports
Rules to stop coronavirus variant stoke chaos at Indian airp...
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MUMBAI, Dec 24: Passengers flying into India’s biggest airports on Wednesday complained of long waits and confusion as authorities sought to impose rules to try to stop the spread of a new more transmissible variant of the coronavirus.
Dec 24, 2020
ECONOMY
Nepal Oil Corporation finalises alignment for laying Jhapa-Siliguri petroleum pipeline
Nepal Oil Corporation finalises alignment for laying Jhapa-S...
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has finalized the route for laying pipes for the proposed Jhapa-Siliguri petroleum pipeline project.
Dec 24, 2020
OPINION
Can poor countries avoid a vaccine bidding war?
Can poor countries avoid a vaccine bidding war?
The best way to help poor countries obtain more doses is to reach an international agreement, presumably through COVAX and the WHO, to coordinate the allocation of available vaccines.
Dec 24, 2020
OPINION
Reasons to hope for better actions on climate change
Reasons to hope for better actions on climate change
We can expect Joe Biden to play a leading role to unite countries for combating climate change effects more effectively.
Dec 24, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
HoR won't be reinstated: NCP General Secretary Poudel
HoR won't be reinstated: NCP General Secretary Poudel
BUTWAL, Dec 23: General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Bishnu Prasad Poudel has claimed that the House of Representatives (HoR) would not be reinstated.
Dec 24, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Social
Louis Vuitton yoga mat made of leather draws Hindu complaint
Louis Vuitton yoga mat made of leather draws Hindu complaint
A Hindu activist is calling on luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton to pull a yoga mat made partly from cowhide leather, calling it “hugely insensitive.”
Dec 23, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Stock market consolidates after politically fueled volatility
Daily Commentary: Stock market consolidates after politicall...
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The local share market opened Wednesday’s trading in an upbeat note climbing over 2,100’s level in the morning. The index retraced sharply within the beginning trading hour and hovered around 2,100 mark at mid-day. Stocks saw further decline in the latter trading hours pushing the...
Dec 23, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Pedro Pascal dons different armor for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Pedro Pascal dons different armor for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
When Pedro Pascal started to think about his “Wonder Woman 1984” villain Max Lord, one name came to mind: Gordon Gekko. Who better to model his power suit-wearing striver on than the embodiment of 1980s greed and callousness?
Dec 23, 2020
WORLD
Turkish journalist Dundar gets 27 years in absentia for espionage
Turkish journalist Dundar gets 27 years in absentia for espi...
ANKARA, Dec 23: Turkish journalist Can Dundar was sentenced in absentia to 27 years and six months in prison for espionage and aiding an armed terrorist organisation, his lawyers said on Wednesday, calling the verdict politically motivated.
Dec 23, 2020