WORLD

Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

Flat-headed cats are among the world's rarest and most threatened wild felines. Their range is limited to Southeast Asia...

Flat-headed cats are among the world's rarest and most threatened wild felines. Their range is limited to Southeast Asia...

Dec 27, 2025

WORLD

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

Soaring temperatures across the United States, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans and a host of l...

Soaring temperatures across the United States, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans and a host of l...

Dec 27, 2025

WORLD

Nigeria gave US intelligence for strikes on militants: FM

Nigeria gave US intelligence for strikes on militants: FM

The US strikes come after Abuja and Washington were locked in a diplomatic dispute over what Trump characterised as mass...

The US strikes come after Abuja and Washington were locked in a diplomatic dispute over what Trump characterised as mass...

Dec 27, 2025

POLITICS

Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal’s foreign ministry?

Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal’s foreign ministry?

With elections approaching and Nepal facing diplomatic uncertainty after envoy recalls, PM Karki appointed retired Lieut...

With elections approaching and Nepal facing diplomatic uncertainty after envoy recalls, PM Karki appointed retired Lieut...

Dec 27, 2025

WORLD

North Korea's Kim orders factories to make more missiles in 2026

North Korea's Kim orders factories to make more missiles in 2026

Pyongyang has significantly increased missile testing in recent years -- aimed, analysts say, at improving precision str...

Pyongyang has significantly increased missile testing in recent years -- aimed, analysts say, at improving precision str...

Dec 27, 2025

POLITICS

‘No turning back now’: EC Chief Bhandari rules out delay in March 5 polls

‘No turning back now’: EC Chief Bhandari rules out delay in March 5 polls

Bhandari said preparations for the national polls were already in an advanced stage and dismissed lingering speculation...

Bhandari said preparations for the national polls were already in an advanced stage and dismissed lingering speculation...

Dec 27, 2025

POLITICS

Alternative political forces discuss power-sharing deal ahead of March 5 polls`

Alternative political forces discuss power-sharing deal ahead of March 5 polls`

Cautious Balen stresses broad alliance as alternative forces discuss power sharing

Cautious Balen stresses broad alliance as alternative forces discuss power sharing

Dec 27, 2025

SOCIETY

NHRC urges government to protect senior citizens’ rights

NHRC urges government to protect senior citizens’ rights

The NHRC has called on the government to identify the needs and priorities of senior citizens and to give due importance...

The NHRC has called on the government to identify the needs and priorities of senior citizens and to give due importance...

Dec 26, 2025

WORLD

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted in trial over 1MDB corruption scandal

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted in trial over 1MDB corruption scandal

The nation’s High Court found Najib, 72, guilty on four counts of abuse of power. Rulings on additional charges of...

The nation’s High Court found Najib, 72, guilty on four counts of abuse of power. Rulings on additional charges of...

Dec 26, 2025

POLITICS

Calls grow within NC for Special Convention as Regular General Convention looks unlikely

Calls grow within NC for Special Convention as Regular General Convention looks unlikely

With little visible progress towards holding the Nepali Congress (NC)’ regular general convention before the March...

With little visible progress towards holding the Nepali Congress (NC)’ regular general convention before the March...

Dec 26, 2025