China condemns India’s missile strikes on Pakistan as tensions escalate

Kathmandu: China has expressed regret over India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, which left at least eight people dead and more than 35 injured. The airstrike, carried out on Wednesday morning, has drawn international concern, including a statement from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urging both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint. According to Reuters, the… Continue reading China condemns India’s missile strikes on Pakistan as tensions escalate

Tension escalates in Jammu and Kashmir border areas after Indian airstrikes

Kathmandu: Following India’s recent airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, heavy shelling has been reported along several border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, and Uri sectors. According to BBC Hindi, the shelling has triggered panic among locals, with many residents seeking shelter in hospitals and other safe locations. Jamrud Mughal, a… Continue reading Tension escalates in Jammu and Kashmir border areas after Indian airstrikes

US and China to start talks over trade war this week

File Photo The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo Courtesy: AP

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

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

Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN

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Kathmandu: More than 72,000 deaths and disappearances have been documented along migration routes around the world in the past decade, most of them in crisis-affected countries, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Last year saw the highest migrant death toll on record, with at least 8,938 people dying on migration routes, according to the International… Continue reading Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN

9 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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Kathmandu: Nine terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said Friday. The operation was conducted in the Khanoi Baba area of Pishin district following reports of terrorist presence, according to CTD. A firefight broke out during the raid, resulting in their deaths. Security forces recovered a… Continue reading 9 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan

China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall

File Photo The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a “substantial” lowering of tariffs on Beijing. Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of… Continue reading China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall

Tourist massacre in Kashmir: 26 killed in rare attack, PM Modi vows action

A policeman stands guard next to tyres burnt by protestors along the street during a shutdown in Jammu on April 23, 2025, against the Kashmir tourist attack. Indian security forces in Kashmir carried out a major manhunt on April 23, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists killing 26 people in the region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000. (Photo by Rakesh BAKSHI / AFP)

Kathmandu: Shock and anger are mounting after gunmen killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir in a brutal attack near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam. According to the BBC, several of the injured remain in critical condition. The attackers reportedly emerged suddenly from nearby forests and opened fire with automatic weapons on unsuspecting visitors. Among… Continue reading Tourist massacre in Kashmir: 26 killed in rare attack, PM Modi vows action

Thousands protest across US against Trump policies in nationwide “50501” demonstrations

Kathmandu: Tens of thousands of Americans rallied across all 50 states on Saturday in a coordinated protest movement dubbed “50501” — symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states with one unified cause. The demonstrations, held on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, voiced opposition to recent actions by President Donald Trump, including the controversial… Continue reading Thousands protest across US against Trump policies in nationwide “50501” demonstrations

Global markets waver as US-China tariff war escalates

File Photo The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: US markets opened slightly lower on Thursday amid growing investor uncertainty, following renewed tensions in the global trade landscape sparked by US tariffs on Chinese goods, according to a report by the BBC. The market dip comes as China announced a steep increase in import taxes on American products—up to 125%—in retaliation to a… Continue reading Global markets waver as US-China tariff war escalates