Maoist Centre’s Standing Committee meeting beginning today
Kathmandu, Aug. 9: The Standing Committee meeting of the opposition CPN (Maoist Centre) is taking place at 4:00 pm today. The party's central leaders said that the meeting would discuss…
Rising economic risks in US will require greater vigilance from global investors
While economic indicators and recent turmoil in financial markets may not technically constitute clear signs of a recession, risks in the US economy and its financial markets are building up.…
Philippines’ provocations only serve to reinforce China’s resolve in S.China Sea
From Wednesday to Thursday, the Philippines, the US, Australia and Canada launched joint sea and air drills in the South China Sea. Ironically, the Philippines, which has already conducted three…
Is the US’ ‘sports cheating’ systematic? The world needs an answer
On Wednesday local time, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), headquartered in Montreal, Canada, issued a statement in response to a Reuters report earlier that day. The report exposed years of…
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Kursk attack ‘worsens conflict, dashes hopes for peace talks’
US support for Ukraine ‘hypocritical,’ prolonging war: expert Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called the alleged incursion by Ukraine a "large-scale provocation" after Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a…
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Riots in UK ‘a microcosm of Europe’s broader challenges’
The anti-migrant riots that have broken out across the UK over the past week marked the worst social unrest in Britain in 13 years. Although the far-right demonstrations that had…
Team China showcases confidence, friendship, unity at Paris Olympics
At the Paris Olympic Games, Team China has showcased confidence, friendship and unity by paying tribute to the Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger -- Together" with their best competitive…
Nag Panchami being marked today
Kathmandu, Aug. 9: The Nag Panchami Festival that falls on the Shrawan Shukla Panchami as per the lunar calendar is being observed today across the country by Hindus as per…
14 decisions of Council of Ministers unveiled
Kathmandu, Aug 8: The government today unveiled the decisions of the Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday. Minister for Communications and Information Technology and the Spokesperson for the government,…
Lieutenant General Sigdel Acting CoAS from tomorrow
Kathmandu, Aug 8: Lieutenant General Ashokraj Sigdel will be at the helm of affairs of the Nepal Army with effect from Friday, as the Acting Chief of Army Staff. CoAS…