Category: World

Kathmandu: Afghan Taliban forces killed six civilians in Pakistan and injured at least 17 others in an “unprovoked” bombing and gunfire attack on a border town on Sunday, Pakistan says. The attack at Chaman was condemned by Pakistan’s military who said the Afghan side launched “indiscriminate fire”. Pakistan forces retaliated. One Afghan soldier was killed.… Continue reading Afghanistan-Pakistan border shelling kills civilians

Kathmandu: The skepticism was swift and citywide, from police precincts to emergency rooms and EMS ambulances, when Mayor Adams rolled out his new plan to force the mentally-ill into medical treatment. Those front-line first responders, speaking with the Daily News, were quick to question the details surrounding the newly-announced approach to their jobs, specifically citing… Continue reading NYC Mayor Adams’ mental health hospitalization plan greeted with skepticism from cops

Kathmandu: Former US President Donald Trump has launched his third bid for the White House, declaring: “America’s comeback starts right now.” At his Florida estate, he said: “We have to save our country.” Trump’s announcement comes as some fellow Republicans blame him for the party’s lacklustre performance in last week’s midterm elections. President Joe Biden,… Continue reading Donald Trump says he’ll run for president again in 2024

Kathmandu: The world’s population has reached 8 billion. According to United Nations Population Fund estimates, the world’s population reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022. According to the United Nations, China has the largest population in the world. China’s population has reached over 1.45 billion. Similarly, India is in the second place. India’s population has… Continue reading World’s population reached 8 billion

Kathmandu: Both the candidates of Nepali origin who became candidates in the US elections have won. Harry Bhandari has won with a total of 13,949 votes while Pradaka Shrestha, who became a candidate for the first time from District 103 New York of the New York State Assembly, has also won. Americans of Nepalese origin… Continue reading Two candidates of Nepalese origin elected for the American parliament

Kathmandu: Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been shot and wounded in the leg in an attack on his protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad. As reported by BBC, another four people were hurt in the shooting. Khan, 70, was leading the march on the capital Islamabad to demand snap elections after… Continue reading Pakistan ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan shot at protest march

Kathmandu: Ukraine has carried out a “massive” drone attack on the Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol, damaging one warship, Russia says. As reported in the BBC News, nine drones were used, a top official said. Ukraine has not commented. Without providing evidence, Russia accused British troops of being involved in… Continue reading ‘Massive’ drone attack on Black Sea Fleet – Russia

Kathmandu: Rishi Sunak has issued a plea for unity in the face of a “profound economic challenge” after winning the race to be the next prime minister. He won the Tory leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from MPs. As reported by BBC, in his first speech, Sunak said bringing… Continue reading Rishi Sunak calls for stability and unity as he wins contest to be PM

Kathmandu: Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after 45 days in office marked by turmoil, triggering the second Tory leadership election in four months. As reported by BBC Truss said her successor would be elected by next week after a rebellion by Tory MPs forced her to quit. Tory MPs revolted against Truss after… Continue reading UK Prime Minister Liz resigns

Kathmandu: Forty-one people have died following an explosion in a coal mine in northern Turkey, the country’s president says. As reported by the BBC, discovery of the final missing body brings the rescue operation to an end, more than 20 hours after Friday’s deadly blast. Earlier, 58 people working in the mine when the blast… Continue reading Turkey coal mine explosion kills 41, injures 11