Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism

File Photo A woman walks outside a maternity hospital that was damaged by shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russia’s pledge to scale back some military operations in Ukraine drew skepticism even as the two nations planned to return Wednesday to talks that could produce a framework for ending the war that has imposed an increasingly punishing toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was no reason to believe Russia’s announcement… Continue reading Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism

How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda

WASHINGTON (AP): To her 1.4 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, Vica Li says she is a “life blogger” and “food lover” who wants to teach her fans about China so they can travel the country with ease.  “Through my lens, I will take you around China, take you into Vica’s life!” she… Continue reading How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives

Kathmandu: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Kathmandu on Friday afternoon for a three-day visit. The high-level delegation arrived in Kathmandu from New Delhi, India and was welcomed at the Tribhuvan International Airport by Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Poudyal. On the second day of the visit, the External Affairs Minister is scheduled to… Continue reading Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives

Xiaomi Nepal announces pre-booking for Xiaomi 12

Kathmandu: Xiaomi Nepal has announced the pre-booking of the Xiaomi 12 Pro from its all new flagship Xiaomi 12 series. The pre-booking starts from March 25 to 29 March 2022. Xiaomi has brought some flagship offers during the pre-order. Mi Fans will get instant cashback of Rs. 5000 along with Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphone Pro… Continue reading Xiaomi Nepal announces pre-booking for Xiaomi 12

One-day series between Nepal and Papua New Guinea starts today

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Kathmandu: A one-day cricket series between Nepal and Papua New Guinea is starting from Friday. The first match between Nepal and PNG will be played at Tribhuvan Cricket Ground. Gyanendra Malla and Binod Bhandari have been replaced by new players in the team. Players including Sagar Dhakal, Anil Sah, Bikram Shob, Dev Khanal, Gulsan Jha… Continue reading One-day series between Nepal and Papua New Guinea starts today

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arriving Nepal today

Kathmandu: Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi is coming to Kathmandu today for a three-day visit. He is coming to Kathmandu today via India. He is the first high-level guest to visit Nepal after the formation of the current government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he… Continue reading Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arriving Nepal today

China plane crash: Human remains found amid wreckage

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Kathmandu: Recovery teams have found human remains at the crash site of the China Eastern jet which plunged into mountains this week, say state media. Authorities have yet to declare the number of victims, but there has been no sign so far that any of the 132 people on board had survived. Investigators still do… Continue reading China plane crash: Human remains found amid wreckage