Kathmandu: US and Chinese officials are set to start talks this week to try to deescalate a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will attend the talks in Switzerland from 9 to 12 May, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade… Continue reading US and China to start talks over trade war this week
Month: May 2025
India launches airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing 7
Kathmandu: The Indian government says it has carried out airstrikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, marking a dangerous escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. According to Pakistan’s military, three sites were hit in the early hours of Tuesday, killing seven people, including two children. Residents in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir,… Continue reading India launches airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing 7
Former Minister Pradip Nepal no more
Kathmandu: Communist leader and former minister Pradip Nepal passed away this afternoon. Suffering from Parkinson’s disease for some years, leader Nepal breathed his last at Norvic Hospital in Kathmandu, UML parliamentary party’s chief whip Mahesh Bartaula said. Nepal served as the Minister for Information and Communications in the country’s first communist government led by then… Continue reading Former Minister Pradip Nepal no more
Nepal govt enforces new foreign aid mobilization policy amid concerns over low returns
Kathmandu: The government has enforced a revised Foreign Aid Mobilization Policy 2025, aiming to improve the effectiveness of foreign aid utilization through public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms, amid growing concerns over the underperformance of donor-funded projects. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the new policy came into effect on Friday. It replaces the previous 2020… Continue reading Nepal govt enforces new foreign aid mobilization policy amid concerns over low returns
Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff
Kathmandu: The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a second missile test since a fresh stand-off with India over the disputed region of Kashmir. New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for backing a deadly attack on tourists on the Indian side of the divided territory last month, sparking a series of heated threats and… Continue reading Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff
PM Oli concerned over delay in TU Cricket Stadium work
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed serious concern over the delay in the ongoing work of upgrading the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur. He called on office-bearers of the concerned bodies and contractors today to discuss the issue of the failure to complete the work of installing international-level parapets and floodlights at… Continue reading PM Oli concerned over delay in TU Cricket Stadium work
NRNs demand citizenship with socio-economic rights
Kathmandu: Citizenship with economic, social and cultural rights to the non-resident Nepali has been demanded in accordance with constitutional provision. During panel discussion held in the course of the Non Resident Nepali Association’s Unity Convention today, the participants expressed their concern over the non-implementation of the citizenship for the NRNs as ensured by the Constitution.… Continue reading NRNs demand citizenship with socio-economic rights
April 2025 sets all-time record for international tourist arrivals in Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal recorded the highest-ever number of international tourist arrivals for the month of April, with 116,490 foreign visitors entering the country in April 2025, according to data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). This marks a 5% increase compared to April 2024 and represents 106.5% of the pre-pandemic level recorded in April 2019,… Continue reading April 2025 sets all-time record for international tourist arrivals in Nepal
Tiktok to enhance safety of younger users in Nepal
Kathmandu: TikTok has announced the launch of its family pairing feature in Nepal, expressing commitment to support families in fostering responsible and safe online experiences for younger users. The feature allows parents and guardians to link their TikTok accounts with those of their teenagers, giving them access to a suite of safety and privacy controls.… Continue reading Tiktok to enhance safety of younger users in Nepal
PM Oli calls for more investment in ICT sector
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the foreign investors to invest in the science and technology sector in Nepal as road, electricity and other infrastructures have been developed in the country. Speaking at a programme organised by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology on the occasion of the National Information and Communication… Continue reading PM Oli calls for more investment in ICT sector