Category: World

Kathmandu: In a landmark move, a North Korean defector is filing both civil and criminal charges against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and four other officials, marking the first legal action of its kind by a defector born in the North, according to a BBC report. Choi Min-kyung, who escaped to China in 1997… Continue reading North Korean defector files historic legal case against Kim Jong Un for torture and abuse

Kathmandu: A leaked call has revealed that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directly authorized the use of lethal force against anti-government protesters during last year’s student-led uprising, which led to the deaths of up to 1,400 people. According to BBC Eye, a leaked audio recording of Hasina — verified by forensic experts — captures… Continue reading Hasina authorized lethal crackdown on protesters, leaked call confirms

Kathmandu: Israel has carried out a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip, triggering the mass displacement of hundreds of Palestinian families, witnesses say. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of five people, while dozens of injured civilians were evacuated to Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, according to local reports. The bombardment follows one of… Continue reading Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza

Kathmandu: The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its third consecutive day, with both nations continuing to exchange deadly strikes that have left scores of civilians dead and heightened fears of wider regional instability. The escalation began early Friday when Israel launched a series of coordinated attacks on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, military sites,… Continue reading Israel-Iran conflict escalates into third day as civilian casualties mount

Kathmandu: Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Israel launched overnight strikes on multiple nuclear sites in Iran, prompting a retaliatory drone barrage from Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said approximately 100 drones were fired toward Israeli territory, many of which were intercepted. The IDF claimed that the strikes targeted key nuclear facilities… Continue reading Israel strikes Iran nuclear sites; Iran responds with drone attack

Kathmandu: The United Arab Emirates will implement its annual midday work ban from June 15 to September 15, prohibiting outdoor labor between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to protect workers from extreme summer heat. Now in its 21st year, the measure applies to all work conducted under direct sunlight and in open areas, particularly affecting… Continue reading UAE enforces midday work ban to protect outdoor workers from summer heat

Kathmandu: An Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday, according to Indian media reports. The aircraft was reportedly on its final approach when it encountered technical difficulties and went down near the airport vicinity. The flight was believed to be arriving from an international destination. Full details… Continue reading Air India plane with 242 passengers crashes near Ahmedabad Airport

Kathmandu: Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles have calmed overnight following three days of unrest, with Mayor Karen Bass urging demonstrators to avoid “violence and chaos,” BBC reports. The demonstrations, primarily concentrated in downtown LA, saw vehicles set on fire and a British photographer seriously injured after being hit by a sponge bullet. Despite… Continue reading Protests in LA ease after 3 days of unrest amid immigration raids

Kathmandu: The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has accused Israel of subjecting Gaza’s population to forced starvation, calling it a war crime in an interview with the BBC. Fletcher said food and aid are being blocked at the border while civilians in Gaza starve, asserting that this tactic appears intended to pressure the population. “It… Continue reading UN Humanitarian Chief accuses Israel of forced starvation in Gaza

Kathmandu: Elon Musk has stepped down from his role in the Trump administration following a controversial stint leading a high-profile campaign to reduce the size of the U.S. federal government, the BBC reports. In a post on his social media platform X, Musk confirmed that his time as a “Special Government Employee” had ended, thanking… Continue reading Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue