Category: World

Kathmandu: In the recently concluded presidential election in Taiwan, William Lai, the current Vice President and prominent figure of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), emerged victorious. Lai, known for his cautious stance on relations with China, secured a mandate to lead the nation, surpassing his rival, Mayor Hou Yu-eh of the Kuomintang (KMT). Lai’s win… Continue reading William Lai, who China sees as ‘troublemaker’, wins Taiwan election

Kathmandu: More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of citizens exercising the right to vote is not unalloyed good news. The year looks set to test even the most robust democracies and to strengthen the hands of leaders with… Continue reading Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies

Kathmandu: The slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat is to become illegal in South Korea after MPs backed a new law. The legislation, set to come into force by 2027, aims to end the centuries-old practice of humans eating dog meat. Dog meat stew, called “boshintang”, is considered a delicacy among some older… Continue reading South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade

Kathmandu: The “cyber kidnapping” scam that extorted the Chinese family of a foreign exchange student studying in the US is part of a larger criminal trend that parents across the globe could fall victim to, experts warned. Student Kai Zhuang was reported missing by his high school last week and later found “very cold and… Continue reading Strange US kidnap trend targeting Chinese students

Kathmandu: The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The worldwide growth rate in the past year was just under 1%. At the start of 2024,… Continue reading World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1

Kathmandu: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude has struck Ishikawa in central Japan, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuation advisories for residents as they brace for potential aftershocks. Reports from public broadcaster NHK on Monday indicated that a tsunami, approximately 1 meter high (3.3 feet), has already impacted parts of the west coast along… Continue reading Major earthquake hits central Japan, triggering Tsunami warning

Kathmandu: New Zealanders were among the first in the world to celebrate the arrival of 2024 with a fireworks display in Auckland on Monday. The fireworks illuminated the cloudy night sky and were accompanied by a laser light and animation show. Meanwhile, Sydney hailed 2024 with a dazzling fireworks display featuring silver and gold pyrotechnics… Continue reading World starts welcoming New Year with fireworks, prayers and some stark words

Kathmandu: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce modern attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.Kim’s comments, made during a key ruling Workers’ Party meeting to set state… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024

Kathmandu: The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday appealed that state’s supreme court decision that found former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency, the potential first step to a showdown at the nation’s highest court over the meaning of a 155-year-old constitutional provision that bans from office those who “engaged in insurrection.” The first… Continue reading Trump ballot ban appealed to US Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party

Kathmandu: The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates intended to slow hiring and cool the economy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims were up by 2,000 to 205,000 the week that ended Dec. 16. The four-week average… Continue reading Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases