International

North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his teenage daughter,...

Palestinian ministry says Israeli troops kill 2 children, parents in West Bank

JERUSALEM: The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian husband...

The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast

PARIS, France: From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from...

US military identifies 6 soldiers killed in Iraq plane crash

WASHINGTON, United States: The Pentagon on Saturday released the identities of six US crew...

Pakistan strikes Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, says operations to continue

KATHMANDU: Pakistan has carried out airstrikes on Taliban hideouts and militant camps in Afghanistan...

Indian LPG carriers safely cross strait of Hormuz amid rising US–Israel–Iran tensions

KATHMANDU: Two Indian ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have successfully crossed the Strait...

Laos sets date for 1st session of new parliament

VIENTIANE: The Standing Committee of the Lao National Assembly (NA) has approved the schedule...

Israeli airstrikes in South Lebanon kill 13; shells land near UN Peacekeepers’ Nepali battalion

KATHMANDU: At least 13 people were killed Friday night as Israeli airstrikes intensified across...

Israeli army says struck Litani River bridge in southern Lebanon

JERUSALEM: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it struck a...

China donates $200,000 to families of Iran school strike victims

BEIJING: China said on Friday it will donate $200,000 to the parents of students...