WORLD

Health threat of global plastics projected to soar

Health threat of global plastics projected to soar

A British-French team of researchers attempted to cover all the different ways that plastic affects health, from oil and...

A British-French team of researchers attempted to cover all the different ways that plastic affects health, from oil and...

Jan 28, 2026

SOCIETY

Israeli embassy marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kathmandu

Israeli embassy marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kathmandu

Held under this year’s global theme, “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights,” the event h...

Held under this year’s global theme, “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights,” the event h...

Jan 28, 2026

WORLD

EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals

EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals

EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leadin...

EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leadin...

Jan 28, 2026

WORLD

Hybrid cars top choice for consumers in Europe in 2025

Hybrid cars top choice for consumers in Europe in 2025

Some 10.8 million new vehicles were registered in 2025 in the European Union, an increase of 1.8 percent from the previo...

Some 10.8 million new vehicles were registered in 2025 in the European Union, an increase of 1.8 percent from the previo...

Jan 28, 2026

WORLD

US monster storm kills 30

US monster storm kills 30

A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried to dig...

A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried to dig...

Jan 28, 2026

POLITICS

EC seeks clarifications from 15 individuals over election code violations

EC seeks clarifications from 15 individuals over election code violations

As of Tuesday morning, the EC confirmed that it had issued clarification notices in 15 cases since the code came into fo...

As of Tuesday morning, the EC confirmed that it had issued clarification notices in 15 cases since the code came into fo...

Jan 28, 2026

SPORTS

Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 59 minutes

Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 59 minutes

Spanish world number one Alcaraz silenced a partisan Melbourne crowd in brushing aside home hope Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2...

Spanish world number one Alcaraz silenced a partisan Melbourne crowd in brushing aside home hope Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2...

Jan 28, 2026

OPINION

Carbon Credits and the Story We Are Not Told

Carbon Credits and the Story We Are Not Told

Behind Nepal’s celebrated LEAF carbon credit deal lie deep political, ecological and justice concerns that challen...

Behind Nepal’s celebrated LEAF carbon credit deal lie deep political, ecological and justice concerns that challen...

Jan 28, 2026

Editorial

Acting Early on Election Security

Acting Early on Election Security

By moving early to centralise command and tighten coordination, the government has signalled a serious commitment to ens...

By moving early to centralise command and tighten coordination, the government has signalled a serious commitment to ens...

Jan 28, 2026

ECONOMY

Experts urge govt to prioritise bond-based financing over equity for mega infrastructure

Experts urge govt to prioritise bond-based financing over equity for mega infrastructure

Analysts said the government should rely more on long-term credit instruments instead of depending largely on traditiona...

Analysts said the government should rely more on long-term credit instruments instead of depending largely on traditiona...

Jan 28, 2026