Category: World

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

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