Category: World

Kathmandu: Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying “this is not my time”. He made the announcement at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. “We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets,” he wrote in a statement. Pence… Continue reading Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

Kathmandu: A gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and sparking a massive police manhunt. The shootings began early evening in the small city of Lewiston. Police there have told residents to stay indoors, as well as in Lisbon, Bowdoin and Auburn. They… Continue reading Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston

Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has warned China that the US will defend the Philippines in case of any attack in the disputed South China Sea. The comments come days after two collisions between Filipino and Chinese vessels in the contested waters. Biden reiterated his “ironclad” defence commitment to the Philippines. Manila has contested Chinese… Continue reading Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks

Kathmandu: President Joe Biden is making another attempt at student loan cancellation after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that his administration couldn’t forgive $400 billion in student loan debt using a 2003 law called the HEROES Act. The first of three hearings took place Tuesday, when more than a dozen people chosen by… Continue reading Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness

The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. On Monday, Israel declared a “complete siege” on the territory, saying electricity, food, fuel and water would be cut off. According to residents, aid has not reached… Continue reading No electricity, food, water or gas for Gaza, says Israel

Kathmandu: More than 600 Israelis have been killed in attacks from Gaza since Saturday, the government says. It’s believed that as many as 100 soldiers and civilians were kidnapped when Palestinian fighters crossed the border and raided communities. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes have killed at least 370 people in the Gaza Strip, with 2,200 wounded,… Continue reading Israel death toll rises to 600 after Hamas attacks

Kathmandu: Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed nine Nepalis were injured in the attack by Hamas in Israel and the condition of two of them is serious. Releasing a statement, the ministry has confirmed the incident. However, the ministry has not revealed any personal details of of the injured people. The ministry also said that… Continue reading Nine Nepalis injured in Israel attack

Kathmandu: Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. Announcing the decision, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Mohammadi, 51, was honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. Mohammadi was currently serving a combined 31-year jail term in Iran relating to several convictions. The UN said… Continue reading Iran’s activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Kathmandu: At least 50 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan. The blast happened near a mosque in the south-western Balochistan province on Friday as people gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Officials in Balochistan have declared a state of emergency. No group has… Continue reading At least 50 killed and dozens injured in Pakistan blast