WORLD

Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since th...

Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since th...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Qatar says intercepts missile attack, explosions heard in Dubai

Qatar says intercepts missile attack, explosions heard in Dubai

An AFP journalist heard several explosions in Doha, a day after blasts resounded across the Qatari capital.

An AFP journalist heard several explosions in Doha, a day after blasts resounded across the Qatari capital.

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Indonesian police detain three Europeans accused of producing porn

Indonesian police detain three Europeans accused of producing porn

The trio, a woman and two men, were being held on suspicion of seeking to "profit from pornographic video and content,"...

The trio, a woman and two men, were being held on suspicion of seeking to "profit from pornographic video and content,"...

Mar 17, 2026

POLITICS

Ministers bidding quiet farewell as govt nears exit

Ministers bidding quiet farewell as govt nears exit

Most ministries appeared unusually quiet on Monday, with even ministerial offices largely empty.

Most ministries appeared unusually quiet on Monday, with even ministerial offices largely empty.

Mar 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Iranian security ‘threat’ in Nepal or precaution?

Iranian security ‘threat’ in Nepal or precaution?

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including...

The move comes amid fears that rising instability in the region could push refugees toward safer destinations, including...

Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 200 billion

Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 200 billion

With revenue collection remaining weak, the growing reliance on loans has pushed the country’s public debt burden...

With revenue collection remaining weak, the growing reliance on loans has pushed the country’s public debt burden...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-cost, easily obtainable drones that can wreak outsize destructi...

It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-cost, easily obtainable drones that can wreak outsize destructi...

Mar 17, 2026

WORLD

Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz

Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said London was working with allies to craft a "viable" plan to reopen the waterway, but...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said London was working with allies to craft a "viable" plan to reopen the waterway, but...

Mar 17, 2026

Health

Health insurance services based on national ID card

Health insurance services based on national ID card

A MoU was signed between Dr Krishna Prasad Paudel, Executive Director of the HIB, and Namraj Ghimire, Director General o...

A MoU was signed between Dr Krishna Prasad Paudel, Executive Director of the HIB, and Namraj Ghimire, Director General o...

Mar 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Chances of light rain, thunder in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

Chances of light rain, thunder in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

The DHM mentioned that light rain coupled with snowfall is happening in a few Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Gandak...

The DHM mentioned that light rain coupled with snowfall is happening in a few Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Gandak...

Mar 17, 2026