Category: World

Kathmandu: President Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of executive actions, swiftly overturning key policies from the Biden administration and implementing his campaign promises. Among his first moves, Trump issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and ordered the dismissal of federal cases against his political… Continue reading Trump begins second term with sweeping policy reversals and executive actions

Kathmandu: A court in India has convicted Sanjay Roy, a hospital volunteer, for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in August 2024—a crime that triggered nationwide protests and reignited concerns over the safety of healthcare workers, especially women. Roy was found guilty by Judge Anirban Das at a court in Kolkata,… Continue reading Indian court convicts man in trainee doctor’s rape and murder

Kathmandu: The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect following a brief delay, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to the cities they were forced to flee. As part of the agreement, the first three Israeli hostages—31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher, 28-year-old dual British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, and 24-year-old Romi Gonen—are set to be released… Continue reading Displaced Gazans return home

Kathmandu: Nepali national Bipin Joshi, abducted during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was not included in the initial list of hostages to be released under the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Joshi, who was in Israel as part of the “Learn and Earn” agricultural study program, was taken hostage from Alumim Kibbutz during the assault.… Continue reading Nepali hostage not included in initial Hamas Ceasefire release list

Kathmandu: Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after 15 months of intense conflict, according to mediators Qatar and the United States. The deal, expected to take effect on Sunday pending Israeli cabinet approval, will pause hostilities in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, and reunite hostages with their families.… Continue reading Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal

Kathmandu: NATO has announced the launch of a new mission, “Baltic Sentry,” aimed at intensifying the surveillance of ships in the Baltic Sea following a spate of undersea cable damages last year. The initiative, unveiled by NATO chief Mark Rutte during a summit in Helsinki, will deploy additional patrol aircraft, warships, and drones to protect… Continue reading Nato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables

Kathmandu: In a week marked by dramatic contrasts and dire warnings, the U.S. experienced a stark reminder of the growing climate crisis. From record-setting cold and snowstorms to devastating wildfires in California, the events highlighted the urgency of addressing global warming. Blizzard Sweeps Midwest and East Coast Early in the week, a polar vortex disrupted… Continue reading Week of climate extremes: fire, ice, and a record-breaking year

Kathmandu: A state of emergency has been declared after a rapidly spreading wildfire grew from 10 acres to a staggering 2,900 acres within a few hours. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents to safer locations, according to BBC reports. Video footage from the Pacific Palisades area shows thick plumes of smoke rising… Continue reading State of emergency declared in Los Angeles as wildfire rages

Kathmandu: China has temporarily suspended tourist observation activities around Mount Everest from its territory after a powerful earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet at 6:50 AM on Tuesday. According to Chinese state media Xinhua, the earthquake measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, while China’s measurement center reported a magnitude of 6.8. Dingri County, home to… Continue reading China suspends Mt Everest expedition following strong earthquake

Kathmandu: Las Vegas police are investigating an explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars outside the Trump Hotel. The blast, which occurred at approximately 8:40 AM PT on Wednesday, killed the driver and left seven others with minor injuries. Authorities revealed the truck was rented in Colorado and had arrived… Continue reading Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas