International

US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike

WASHINGTON, United States: The US military said on Friday it had struck another boat...

UN Secretary-General calls for avoiding escalation in the Strait of Hormuz

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today for restraint to avoid further escalation...

Russia-Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire & prisoner exchange

KATHMANDU: Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a large prisoner...

Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials

NORTH HALMAHERA, Indonesia: Three hikers — two Singaporeans and a local — died in...

US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

TEHRAN: A US fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers to enforce a port blockade...

Centenary of a legend: Sir David Attenborough turns 100

KATHMANDU: As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, the world is honoring a...

Rumen Radev becomes Bulgaria’s new PM

KATHMANDU: Bulgarian lawmakers on Friday approved former president Rumen Radev as the country’s new...

Israel kills paramedic, civil defense member in southern Lebanon: authorities

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike killed a paramedic and a drone raid killed a civil...

Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism

ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on...

13 airports in Russia halt operations due to drone attack

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone strike on the administrative building of the Southern Russia Air...