Art & Culture

Hajj pilgrims departing for Mecca bid farewell today

Hajj pilgrims departing for Mecca bid farewell today

At the farewell programme, they expressed the belief that the religious, cultural, and mutual relations between Nepal an...

At the farewell programme, they expressed the belief that the religious, cultural, and mutual relations between Nepal an...

May 09, 2026

WORLD

Parent company of Trump's Truth Social reports $400 mn loss

Parent company of Trump's Truth Social reports $400 mn loss

The president, who routinely uses Truth Social to make official announcements, controls about 41 percent of TMTG's share...

The president, who routinely uses Truth Social to make official announcements, controls about 41 percent of TMTG's share...

May 09, 2026

WORLD

European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside...

Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside...

May 09, 2026

WORLD

Australian far-right party aims for byelection win

Australian far-right party aims for byelection win

The party, whose leader Pauline Hanson advocates big immigration cuts and campaigns against "radical Islam", is a front-...

The party, whose leader Pauline Hanson advocates big immigration cuts and campaigns against "radical Islam", is a front-...

May 09, 2026

WORLD

US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike

US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike

The latest strike -- which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months -- bring the US campaign's death toll to a...

The latest strike -- which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months -- bring the US campaign's death toll to a...

May 09, 2026

WORLD

China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war

China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war

Booming trade has represented a vital lifeline for Beijing in recent years as the domestic economy lags, with sluggish s...

Booming trade has represented a vital lifeline for Beijing in recent years as the domestic economy lags, with sluggish s...

May 09, 2026

WORLD

Attacks on civilians in eastern DRC raise alarm: UN

Attacks on civilians in eastern DRC raise alarm: UN

In the last three days, at least 34 civilians have reportedly been killed in a series of attacks in Ituri and North Kivu...

In the last three days, at least 34 civilians have reportedly been killed in a series of attacks in Ituri and North Kivu...

May 09, 2026

DIASPORA

Nepali-origin candidates elected Councillors in UK local elections

Nepali-origin candidates elected Councillors in UK local elections

In the elections held in the UK on Thursday, around a dozen and a half candidates of Nepali origin contested.

In the elections held in the UK on Thursday, around a dozen and a half candidates of Nepali origin contested.

May 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt to launch integrated digital database of squatters in Kathmandu

Govt to launch integrated digital database of squatters in Kathmandu

Officials believe the system will help implement targeted welfare programmes based on sensitive indicators such as healt...

Officials believe the system will help implement targeted welfare programmes based on sensitive indicators such as healt...

May 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Blood demand increasing in Jhapa

Blood demand increasing in Jhapa

The cases were identified during mandatory laboratory testing at blood transfusion service centres operated by the organ...

The cases were identified during mandatory laboratory testing at blood transfusion service centres operated by the organ...

May 09, 2026