WASHINGTON (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia. But he acknowledged the no-fly zone he has sought to “close the sky”to the Russians over his country… Continue reading Zelenskyy pleads to US Congress: ‘We need you right now’
Nepal govt asks ISPs to ban crypto-related websites
Kathmandu: The government has asked internet service provides to block Websites related to cryptocurrency, bitcoin, hyper networking, online gambling in Nepal. The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has written a letter instructing internet and mobile service providers to shut down such websites and apps. The Ministry of Finance had written a letter to the Ministry of Communications… Continue reading Nepal govt asks ISPs to ban crypto-related websites
Actress Karishma Manandhar to join CPN UML
Kathmandu: Actress Karishma Manandhar is all set to join the CPN-UML party. She is preparing to join CPN-UML on the occasion of the anniversary of the Communist Party of Nepal. Actress Manandhar has also said that information has come that a party entry program will be held on the occasion of the party’s foundation day… Continue reading Actress Karishma Manandhar to join CPN UML
Nepal defeat Papua New Guinea in one-day series
Kathmandu: Nepal defeated Papua New Guinea (PNG) by two wickets in the one-day series of the ICC World Cricket League-2. Nepal reached the target of 205 runs set by PNG at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by losing eight wickets in 49 overs. Rohit Poudel and Arif Sheikh scored… Continue reading Nepal defeat Papua New Guinea in one-day series
China: Businesses shut as officials widen Covid lockdowns
(BBC): Multinational companies have halted some operations as China widens its Covid lockdowns – among its biggest since the start of the pandemic. Tens of millions of people across the country face restrictions, including the entire Jilin province and technology hub Shenzhen, as authorities report record numbers of cases. Toyota, Volkswagen and Apple supplier Foxconn… Continue reading China: Businesses shut as officials widen Covid lockdowns
Russia steps up bombardment of Kyiv, civilians flee Mariupol
KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russia stepped up its bombardment of Kyiv on Tuesday, smashing apartments and a subway station, while civilians in 2,000 cars fled Mariupol along a humanitarian corridor in what was believed to be the biggest evacuation yet from the desperately besieged seaport. On the diplomatic front, another round of talks began between Russia… Continue reading Russia steps up bombardment of Kyiv, civilians flee Mariupol
Transportation dept to halt new online applications for driving licenses
Kathmandu: New applications for driver’s licenses will be halted from Tuesday. The Department of Transportation has issued a notice on Tuesday stating that the online application has been closed until further notice. The department has stated that the online application will be closed as the online application received so far has to be finalized. Due… Continue reading Transportation dept to halt new online applications for driving licenses
Jazeera Airways to operate regular flights at GBIA
(Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways is set to launch its first commercial flight at Gautam Buddha International Airport, a project of national pride. Jazeera has applied to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for regular flights from May 12 (on the ocassion of Buddha Jayanti). According to CAAN Deputy Director General Dev Chandra… Continue reading Jazeera Airways to operate regular flights at GBIA
Kathmandu to host South Asian Conference on Violence Against Women
Kathmandu: A two-day South Asian Conference on Global Standards will be held in Kathmandu to raise the voice against violence against women globally. The conference, which will start in Kathmandu next Monday, will highlight various aspects of violence against women and emphasize how to provide access to justice to the victims of violence, the organizers… Continue reading Kathmandu to host South Asian Conference on Violence Against Women
Former President Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19
(CNN): Former President Barack Obama announced Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” he said on his official Twitter account. Obama also said that his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, has tested negative. “Michelle and I are grateful to… Continue reading Former President Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19