International
Trump and Musk's delayed interview highlights tensions ahead of 2024 Election
Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on Musk's social media platform X was marred by technical difficulties that delayed its start by over 40 minutes. Musk attributed the problems to a possible...
White House warns of possible Iranian attack on Israel
Hamas reported that two Israeli hostages were injured and one Israeli was killed by its militants. The spokesperson for Hamas, Abu Obaida, attributed the killing to an Israeli "massacre" of Palesti...
7 dead, 35 injured in temple stampede in Bihar
Seven devotees, including three women, tragically lost their lives in a stampede at the Baba Sidheshwar Nath temple in Bihar's Jehanabad district last night. The incident occurred during a consecra...
US lawmakers call for sanctions on Bangladeshi officials
KATHMANDU: In the wake of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure, some US politicians have demanded penalties against Bangladeshi authorities. This appeal follows vi...
Trump campaign claims Iranian hackers targeted internal communications
KATHMANDU: The Trump campaign claimed on Saturday that the Iranian government was responsible for some of the hacking of its internal communications. The campaign sent a statement not long a...
Israeli airstrike hits Gaza school-turned-shelter, killing 80
In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on a school that was converted to a refuge has left at least 80 people dead and about 50 injured. The attack, which happened during prayers at a mosque within the scho...
Japan's pacific coast braces for potential megaquake
KATHMANDU: Following a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan, small villages along the Pacific coast of Japan are stepping up their preparations. In the nearby Miyazak...
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to face off in high-stakes debate on September 10
A high-profile debate between U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take place on September 10 and air on ABC News. It is exp...
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro bans social media platform X for 10 days
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has escalated tensions with the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and its owner Elon Musk by imposing a 10-day ban on the platform in Venezuela. Maduro...
Biden administration pushes for Gaza cease-fire amid regional tensions
KATHMANDU: In the face of growing worries about a wider regional battle including Iran and its supporters, the Biden administration is stressing that a cease-fire in Gaza is imminent. In lin...
Nepal proposes Oman to open embassy in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: The government of Nepal has formally asked Oman to think about opening an embassy in Kathmandu. Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal made this proposal on Wednesday during a meeting with...
Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm as Bangladesh awaits interim government
KATHMANDU: Muhammad Yunus, the newly appointed interim leader of Bangladesh, has called for calm and unity following a period of intense violence and political turmoil. Yunus, who was named...
