Kathmandu, 15 April : China has expressed fresh concerns over activities related to Tibet and Taiwan in Nepal, urging the government in Kathmandu to ensure that Nepali territory is not used against Chinese interests. During an “informal but frank” meeting on Monday, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal held talks with Nepal’s Home Minister and raised several […]
By Himalini Desk, April 12, 2026. Islamabad/Washington: Hopes for a permanent ceasefire between the United States and Iran suffered a major setback on Sunday. A 21-hour-long direct negotiation mediated in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, ended without any agreement. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, and the Iranian team, headed by Parliament Speaker Bagher […]
Dateline: Kathmandu, April 8, 2026 (Source Agency) Amidst a fierce conflict lasting over a month in West Asia, a piece of relieving news has emerged. Following an announcement by US President Donald Trump, Iran has also agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved this agreement. Iran has described […]
Kathmandu, April 3. U.S. President has claimed that the ongoing American military campaign against is approaching its final stage. Addressing the nation from the White House on Thursday morning, Trump said the United States is close to achieving its military objectives and that the operation could be completed in the near future. During his address, […]
Kathmandu, Nepal – The Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers Workshop (HLF–WWK) has announced the introduction of a groundbreaking Poetry Film Festival as part of its 2026 event, marking the first dedicated festival of its kind in the region focused on the intersection of poetry and cinema.Scheduled from May 29 to June 5, 2026, in Kathmandu, […]
New Delhi, Sept 27, 2025 (Report by S.S. Dogra) – The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCC South Asia) witnessed a proud milestone as its President, Dr. Waiel Awwad, officially assumed the presidency of the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC), taking over from the London Press Club, at the IAPC Assembly hosted in […]
Kathmandu, September 30, 2025 – The interim government, already under scrutiny for its handling of governance and corruption, has drawn sharp criticism after abruptly halting the appointment of Dr. Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra as Minister of Health. According to reports, Dr. Mishra had been recommended for the position following consultations that included not only the Prime […]
Kathmandu, Nepal, 25 September. In a move that has shaken Nepal’s fragile democratic credibility, the last-minute cancellation of Dr. Sangeeta Mishra’s ministerial appointment has unleashed a storm of outrage. What should have been a moment of recognition for one of Nepal’s most qualified health professionals has instead turned into a national scandal exposing systemic sexism, […]
Kathmandu, Special Report 22 September. Dr.Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, a seasoned bureaucrat and former Additional Secretary, was on the verge of taking the oath as Nepal’s new Health Minister. Prime Minister Sushila Karki had recommended her name. But in a dramatic last-minute twist, Mishra was stopped from assuming office. The official reason cited: pending complaints at […]
Kathmandu: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit India on August 18 under the Special Representatives mechanism for talks. Sources have confirmed that the Chinese leader will meet with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. This meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to China on August 31 to attend […]