Category: World

Kathmandu: In a week marked by dramatic contrasts and dire warnings, the U.S. experienced a stark reminder of the growing climate crisis. From record-setting cold and snowstorms to devastating wildfires in California, the events highlighted the urgency of addressing global warming. Blizzard Sweeps Midwest and East Coast Early in the week, a polar vortex disrupted… Continue reading Week of climate extremes: fire, ice, and a record-breaking year

Kathmandu: A state of emergency has been declared after a rapidly spreading wildfire grew from 10 acres to a staggering 2,900 acres within a few hours. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents to safer locations, according to BBC reports. Video footage from the Pacific Palisades area shows thick plumes of smoke rising… Continue reading State of emergency declared in Los Angeles as wildfire rages

Kathmandu: China has temporarily suspended tourist observation activities around Mount Everest from its territory after a powerful earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet at 6:50 AM on Tuesday. According to Chinese state media Xinhua, the earthquake measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, while China’s measurement center reported a magnitude of 6.8. Dingri County, home to… Continue reading China suspends Mt Everest expedition following strong earthquake

Kathmandu: Las Vegas police are investigating an explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars outside the Trump Hotel. The blast, which occurred at approximately 8:40 AM PT on Wednesday, killed the driver and left seven others with minor injuries. Authorities revealed the truck was rented in Colorado and had arrived… Continue reading Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Kathmandu: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, after entering hospice care in early 2023. Carter, a peanut farmer turned politician, rose to the presidency during a turbulent time following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. Although his… Continue reading Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

Kathmandu: At least 124 people have died after a plane crash during landing at Muan Airport in South Korea. The Boeing 737-800, operated by Jeju Air, was carrying 181 passengers on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand. Footage circulating online shows the aircraft veering off the runway, colliding with a wall, and bursting into flames. While… Continue reading Plane crash in South Korea leaves 124 dead

Kathmandu: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away today at the age of 92 after battling age-related medical conditions, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) confirmed. In response to his passing, the Government of India has declared seven days of national mourning to honor the life and legacy of the esteemed leader.… Continue reading Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passes away at 92

Kathmandu: Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster, with some experts saying that the airliner was damaged by Russian air defense fire. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190… Continue reading Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation mounts about its cause

Kathmandu: The Malaysian government has announced its decision in principle to restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished in March 2014 in one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Friday that the cabinet has approved a $70 million agreement with the U.S.-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity… Continue reading Malaysia approves new search for missing flight MH370

Kathmandu: A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. In San Francisco, authorities issued the first-ever tornado warning. Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S., with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states… Continue reading Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California