Category: World

Kathmandu: Russia is seeking to rejoin the United Nations human rights council in an election that will be seen as a key test of its international standing. It was expelled from the UN’s pre-eminent human rights body last April after its forces invaded Ukraine. But now Russian diplomats are seeking to get their country re-elected… Continue reading Russia seeks to rejoin UN’s human rights council

Kathmandu: India has urged its citizens travelling to or living in Canada to “exercise utmost caution”. The advisory comes a day after tensions escalated between the countries with each expelling a diplomat from the other side. Canada said it was investigating “credible allegations” linking the Indian state with the killing of a Sikh separatist leader.… Continue reading India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious

Kathmandu: President Joe Biden has denied that the US is attempting to stem China’s international influence, after signing a new historic deal with Vietnam. More than 50 years since the last American soldier left Vietnam, Mr Biden travelled to Hanoi to sign the agreement that will bring the former foes closer than ever before. The… Continue reading US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit

Kathmandu: North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly started his journey to Vladivostok for a summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. The armoured train that Kim uses for foreign visits appears to have departed Pyongyang, South Korean media reported citing a government official. The meeting between the two leaders is expected to take place… Continue reading Kim Jong Un: North Korea leader reportedly heading to Russia to meet Putin

Kathmandu: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has had his three-year sentence for corruption suspended, but it is unclear if he will be freed from jail. The Islamabad High Court gave him bail until his appeal over the conviction is heard. However, another court has also ordered the 70-year-old to be kept in custody until… Continue reading Pakistan court suspends former PM’s corruption sentence

Kathmandu: India and China have agreed to de-escalate tensions along their disputed border after a conversation between its leaders, a senior Indian official said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping spoke on the sidelines of the Brics summit in South Africa on Wednesday. Beijing said the meeting was held at Modi’s request. Relations… Continue reading India and China agree to ‘de-escalate’ border tensions

Kathmandu: A self-described Canadian “activist” has been sentenced to more than 21 years after pleading guilty to sending a poison-laced letter to Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election. Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, 56, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months for sending letters to Trump in the fall of 2020 as well as… Continue reading Canadian woman sentenced to nearly 22 years for sending poison-laced letter to Trump

Kathmandu: Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests after he was handed a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. Khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received in office. He denies the charges and says he will appeal. After the verdict, Khan was taken into custody… Continue reading Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence

Kathmandu: The government has requested the Indian government to search and rescue the missing Nepalis in the landslides in Uttarakhand. Foreign Minister NP Saud called Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkarsingh Dhami and requested for the search and rescue of Nepalis who went missing in a landslide in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag district. It is estimated that 19… Continue reading Nepal requests Indian govt to search and rescue missing Nepalis in Uttarkhand landslide

Kathmandu: At least 35 people have been killed in an explosion in Pakistan during a rally organised by an Islamist party. At least 200 people were also injured in the explosion in north-west Bajaur district, where Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was holding a meeting. Authorities have cordoned off the area and have warned the death toll… Continue reading At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally