Category: World

Kathmandu: The world’s largest cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage Saturday as it gets underway from the Port of Miami. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which runs nearly 1,200 feet (365 meters) from bow to stern, is leaving South Florida for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics. The ship… Continue reading The world’s largest cruise ship begins its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami

Kathmandu: A clash between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement showed no signs of easing Wednesday as federal officials renewed demands for the state to give Border Patrol agents access to a riverfront park that is a popular corridor for migrants illegally entering the U.S. Texas has installed rows of razor wire in… Continue reading Biden administration renews demand for Texas to allow Border Patrol to access a key park

Kathmandu: Donald Trump is gearing up for a crucial primary election in New Hampshire as he faces Nikki Haley, his sole remaining Republican opponent. The former US president is looking to secure a definitive win against the ex-South Carolina governor in a bid to become the Republican nominee for the upcoming general election. The primary… Continue reading New Hampshire primary: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to go head-to-head

Kathmandu: Canada is set to reduce international student enrollment by 35% in 2024, limiting visas to 360,000. The decision comes in response to the strain on housing and health services caused by the growing population of foreign students.The enrollment cut will apply to those entering diploma and undergraduate programs, with exceptions for students renewing study… Continue reading Canada to cut international student enrollment by 35% in 2024

Kathmandu: Australia has axed its so-called “golden visa”, which granted wealthy overseas investors the right to live in the country. Designed to attract foreign business, it was cut in an immigration overhaul after the government found it was “delivering poor economic outcomes”. Critics have long argued that the scheme was being used by “corrupt officials”… Continue reading Australia axes ‘golden visa’ scheme for mega rich

Kathmandu: China’s population has declined for a second consecutive year, underscoring concerns about the future growth of the world’s second-largest economy. Data released on Wednesday showed a population of 1.409 billion at the end of 2023 – a 2.08m decrease from 2022. The most recent decline is double that of the previous year, which marked… Continue reading China records population decline for second straight year

Kathmandu: Donald Trump has won the Iowa Republican caucuses. The Associated Press declared the former president the winner based on an analysis of early returns as well as results of AP VoteCast. Initial results showed Trump with far more than half of the total votes counted as of 8:31 pm. ET, with the rest of… Continue reading Donald Trump triumphs in Iowa Republican Caucuses, setting stage for 2024

Kathmandu: The ongoing conflict between Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel has reached a grim milestone, with a hundred days of continuous hostilities. The conflict ignited on October 7 when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, prompting immediate retaliation. Israel has maintained its offensive stance, vowing to continue until Hamas’s activities cease. The toll on… Continue reading 100 days of Israel-Hamas war

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