Category: World

Kathmandu: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested permanently resettling displaced Palestinians outside Gaza and proposed U.S. “ownership” in transforming the war-torn territory into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump claimed the U.S. would take over Gaza’s reconstruction after resettling its population elsewhere. The proposal drew swift… Continue reading Trump proposes U.S. redevelopment of Gaza, Allies reject idea

Kathmandu: A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding while his administration reviews spending for ideological alignment. The decision by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan came just minutes before the freeze was set to take effect, following a lawsuit by nonprofit groups that rely on federal money.… Continue reading Federal Judge blocks Trump’s funding freeze amid widespread chaos

Kathmandu: At least 30 people have died and 60 others were injured in a crowd crush at the Kumbh Mela festival, authorities have confirmed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. One survivor told the BBC that he was pushed into the Ganges River as he tried to take… Continue reading At least 30 dead, 60 injured in crowd crush at Kumbh Mela

Kathmandu: Nearly 1,000 people were arrested on Sunday in a sweeping immigration crackdown as part of US President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations. The raids targeted sanctuary cities, with Chicago being a key focus. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also conducted operations in Miami and parts of New Jersey, escalating enforcement efforts. Tensions over… Continue reading Nearly 1,000 arrested in US immigration raids as mass deportations begin

Kathmandu: President Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of executive actions, swiftly overturning key policies from the Biden administration and implementing his campaign promises. Among his first moves, Trump issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and ordered the dismissal of federal cases against his political… Continue reading Trump begins second term with sweeping policy reversals and executive actions

Kathmandu: A court in India has convicted Sanjay Roy, a hospital volunteer, for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in August 2024—a crime that triggered nationwide protests and reignited concerns over the safety of healthcare workers, especially women. Roy was found guilty by Judge Anirban Das at a court in Kolkata,… Continue reading Indian court convicts man in trainee doctor’s rape and murder

Kathmandu: The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect following a brief delay, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to the cities they were forced to flee. As part of the agreement, the first three Israeli hostages—31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher, 28-year-old dual British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, and 24-year-old Romi Gonen—are set to be released… Continue reading Displaced Gazans return home

Kathmandu: Nepali national Bipin Joshi, abducted during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was not included in the initial list of hostages to be released under the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Joshi, who was in Israel as part of the “Learn and Earn” agricultural study program, was taken hostage from Alumim Kibbutz during the assault.… Continue reading Nepali hostage not included in initial Hamas Ceasefire release list

Kathmandu: Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after 15 months of intense conflict, according to mediators Qatar and the United States. The deal, expected to take effect on Sunday pending Israeli cabinet approval, will pause hostilities in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, and reunite hostages with their families.… Continue reading Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal

Kathmandu: NATO has announced the launch of a new mission, “Baltic Sentry,” aimed at intensifying the surveillance of ships in the Baltic Sea following a spate of undersea cable damages last year. The initiative, unveiled by NATO chief Mark Rutte during a summit in Helsinki, will deploy additional patrol aircraft, warships, and drones to protect… Continue reading Nato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables