International

Iran shuts schools, government offices amid cold snap

TEHRAN: Iran closed schools and government offices in Tehran and more than 20 of...

China says opposes ‘politicising’ technology after Vance’s AI warning

BEIJING: China said Wednesday that it opposes “politicising” issues involving technology and trade, after...

Dozen died in Bangladesh detention after revolution: rights group

DHAKA: At least a dozen people died in detention in Bangladesh since last year’s...

Egyptian President & Danish PM discuss Gaza reconstruction, ceasefire, and Palestinian rights

KATHMANDU: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Danish Prime...

Japan asks US for exemption from Trump steel tariffs

TOKYO: Japan asked the United States on Wednesday to be exempt from President Donald...

Migrants stranded in Mexico try to restart life

TIJUANA, Mexico: Margelis Rodriguez and her two children took selfies on their flight to...

5 injured after bus transit center explosion in U.S. Texas

HOUSTON: Five people were injured Tuesday after an explosion at a bus transit operations...

Israel-Hamas tensions escalate as hostage release stalls

KATHMANDU: Tensions between Israel and Hamas are on the rise again, with Israeli Prime...

84 Afghan inmates released from Pakistan jails, return home

KABUL: A total of 84 Afghan nationals who were released from prisons in Pakistan...

Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces

SEOUL: North Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces, a South Korean defence...