WORLD
Ukraine’s new leader gets sworn in, dissolves parliament
Ukraine’s new leader gets sworn in, dissolves parliament
KIEV, May 20: Ukrainian TV star Volodymyr Zelenskiy has sought to capitalize on his huge popularity, dissolving the country’s parliament Monday minutes after he was sworn in as president.
May 20, 2019
POLITICS
Bill related to Media Council was not discussed within party: Leader Nepal
Bill related to Media Council was not discussed within party...
DANG, May 20: Senior leader of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Madhav Kumar Nepal has shared that the Media Council Bill that was registered in the parliament by government on May 9 brought without discussion in the NCP.
May 20, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
China’s pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices
China’s pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices
BEIJING, May 20: Hong Kong retiree Lee Wai-man loves pork fresh from the market but eats a lot less now that the price has jumped as China struggles with a deadly swine disease that has sent shockwaves through global meat markets.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY
75 climbers reach top of Everest
75 climbers reach top of Everest
KATHMANDU, May 20: Spring mountain climbing season is on the verge of entering its second week and so far some 75 climbers have reached the top of Mount Everest, world's highest peak.
May 20, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
The Higher Octave
The Higher Octave
The demise of the charismatic Freddie Mercury on November 20, 1991, stunned the entire world. Fred was the frontman of legendary British rock band Queen.
May 20, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
4 Quick breakfast recipes
4 Quick breakfast recipes
If you are a foodie who loves to try out different items, but don’t have much time for preparation and cooking them. Here, we have compiled few breakfast recipes that will fulfill both your appetite and the longing to be a home-grown chef. Enjoy!
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY
May 20: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
May 20: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
May 20, 2019
WORLD
Swedish prosecutor requests Assange's detention over rape allegation
Swedish prosecutor requests Assange's detention over rape al...
STOCKHOLM, May 20: The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange filed a request with a local court on Monday for him to be detained in absentia.
May 20, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Fashion
The golden mermaid: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at Cannes red carpet
The golden mermaid: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at Cannes r...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a treat for sore eyes as she sashayed down the Cannes red carpet in a metallic golden mermaid-like gown with long train. The Indian star made her first appearance at 72nd edition of Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night along with her daughter Aaradhya.
May 20, 2019
WORLD
As U.S.-Iran tension simmers, rocket fired near Iraq's U.S. Embassy
As U.S.-Iran tension simmers, rocket fired near Iraq's U.S....
BAGHDAD, May 20: A rocket was fired into the Iraqi capital Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses government buildings and diplomatic missions, on Sunday night, falling near the U.S. Embassy but causing no casualties, the Iraqi military said.
May 20, 2019