POLITICS
Durga Prasai announces plan to form political party
Durga Prasai announces plan to form political party
Prasai, who described himself as a businessman with political awareness, said politics has worsened the country’s situation and that he and his supporters are committed to establishing a new party. The party’s name will be revealed soon, he added.
Aug 18, 2025
WORLD
Zelensky, European leaders head to US for talks on peace deal terms
Zelensky, European leaders head to US for talks on peace dea...
US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for Monday talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Aug 18, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY
Israeli Prez meets family of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, vows relentless effort for releas...
Israeli Prez meets family of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, vow...
Joshi, who had gone to Israel for agricultural studies, was abducted from Kibbutz Alumim during the assault. His mother Padma Joshi and sister Pushpa Joshi are on their first visit to Israel to press for his release.
Aug 18, 2025
WORLD
Myanmar junta sets December 28 poll date despite raging civil war
Myanmar junta sets December 28 poll date despite raging civi...
Myanmar has been consumed by conflict since the military deposed the government of democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, making unsubstantiated allegations of electoral fraud.
Aug 18, 2025
WORLD
China slams Germany for 'hyping' regional tensions in Asia
China slams Germany for 'hyping' regional tensions in Asia
China lashed out at Germany on Monday, warning Berlin against "inciting confrontation and hyping up tensions" after its foreign minister said Beijing was "increasingly aggressive" in the Asia-Pacific region.
Aug 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Japanese Encephalitis kills one in Nawalparasi
Japanese Encephalitis kills one in Nawalparasi
A 52-year-old man from Patabari of Madhyabindu municipality-1 has died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a mosquito-borne disease.
Aug 18, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal U-17 Women’s team departs for SAFF Championship in Bhutan
Nepal U-17 Women’s team departs for SAFF Championship in Bhu...
Along with Nepal, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh will compete in the championship. Nepal will play its opening match against India.
Aug 18, 2025
SOCIETY
India gifts strike vehicles and horses to Nepali Army
India gifts strike vehicles and horses to Nepali Army
Secretary Misri visited the Nepali Army Headquarters to formally present the vehicles. Along with the strike vehicles, six military horses and two military dogs were also handed over.
Aug 18, 2025
POLITICS
Deputy PM Singh and Urban Development Secy Sigdel sign performance agreement
Deputy PM Singh and Urban Development Secy Sigdel sign perfo...
Deputy PM Singh instructed officials to faithfully implement the agreement to ensure faster and more effective performance in FY 2025/26. Expressing dissatisfaction over delays in the previous year, he questioned why targets were not achieved on time.
Aug 18, 2025
WORLD
Five killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine apartment block
Five killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine apartment blo...
Russia fired four drones at the building, he said.
Aug 18, 2025