Kathmandu: China, a northern neighbor, is worried about the unexpected dissolution of parliament in Nepal and the split of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). Amid concerns, Chinese Communist Party Deputy Minister for International Affairs Guo Yezhou is visiting Nepal today. China has not yet commented on Nepal’s political developments yet. It has been… Continue reading Chinese interests in recent political developments of Nepal
Month: December 2020
Trump made lasting impact on federal courts
WASHINGTON (AP): On this, even President Donald Trump’s most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.He used the promise of conservative judicial appointments to win over Republican skeptics as a candidate. Then as president, he relied on… Continue reading Trump made lasting impact on federal courts
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
(BBC): Next year could be uncomfortable for the bosses of the world’s biggest technology firms. Efforts are accelerating to curb the power of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google’s owner Alphabet. Authorities, particularly in the US and Europe, are already getting tougher over competition issues and that is likely to be a key battleground in 2021.… Continue reading Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’
LONDON (AP): One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that. However, the queen, 94, did fulfill what is considered her most cherished Christmas Day duty. Addressing the nation — as well… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’
No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK
BRUSSELS (AP): The fast-track ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union got underway on Christmas Day as ambassadors from the bloc’s 27 nations started assessing the accord that takes effect in a week. At Friday’s exceptional meeting, the ambassadors were briefed about the details of the draft treaty, which… Continue reading No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK
A pandemic Christmas: Churches shut, borders complicated
ROME (AP): Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many. In South Africa, which is battling a spike in cases and deaths driven by a variant of COVID-19, scientist Tulio de Oliveira was spending the… Continue reading A pandemic Christmas: Churches shut, borders complicated
Kia became the third best selling car in Nepal
Kathmandu: Korean auto brand Kia has succeeded in climbing to the third position in Nepal. The Kia seltos and another model, the Sonet, have made the Kia the third-best-selling car in Nepal. Kia, which has been in Nepal for more than 20 years, has become the third brand for the first time. The number of… Continue reading Kia became the third best selling car in Nepal
PM appoints eight ministers and one state minister
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday reshuffled his cabinet. The prime minister has appointed one minister of state and eight new ministers. The newly-appointed ministers have taken oath of office and secrecy at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas on Friday evening. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi has been given the Ministry of Energy, Prabhu Sah… Continue reading PM appoints eight ministers and one state minister
China shows double standard in trade with Nepal: NCC
Kathmandu: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has objected to China’s double standard in trade with Nepal under the pretext of corona. The chamber has complained that the businessmen have to suffer as the checkpoint is said to be open but still closed. Stating that Nepali businessmen have suffered a lot due to ineffective Chinese… Continue reading China shows double standard in trade with Nepal: NCC
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp plays down concerns over Mohamed Salah
(BBC): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down speculation forward Mohamed Salah is unhappy at the club. Salah recently told a Spanish newspaper that he was disappointed not to be captain at FC Midtjylland when Trent-Alexander Arnold was made skipper. The 28-year-old Egypt international also refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid or… Continue reading Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp plays down concerns over Mohamed Salah