WORLD
Iran says held 'brief discussion' with US on nuclear issue
Iran says held 'brief discussion' with US on nuclear issue
"One of the points raised by the American delegation was the presentation of its positions regarding the nuclear issue," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
After Iran-US talks, Swiss eye 'immediate resumption' of technical discussions
After Iran-US talks, Swiss eye 'immediate resumption' of tec...
"The Swiss facilitator welcomes the constructive progress made during the intensive diplomatic talks that continued throughout the night of 21-22 June at the Burgenstock between the mediators, Iran and the United States," the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that the roadmap agreed...
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
Iran delegation leaves for Tehran after 18 hours of talks: state media
Iran delegation leaves for Tehran after 18 hours of talks: s...
The group, headed by chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, "left the building where the talks were held after about 18 hours of intensive talks and consultations", the IRNA state news agency reported, saying they were en route to Tehran.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
Crude prices drop after 'positive' US-Iran talks
Crude prices drop after 'positive' US-Iran talks
After a meeting planned for Friday was cancelled owing to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the negotiations finally got underway on Sunday in Switzerland with teams led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
RSP general convention closed session delayed, delegates wait outside venue
RSP general convention closed session delayed, delegates wai...
The second day’s programme, scheduled to begin at 8:30 am, had not even started by 11:45 am.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP
UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in...
Government ministers said the Labour leader was reflecting on his political future over the weekend.
Jun 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Rs 3 billion earmarked to turn cleared squatter settlements into green zones
Rs 3 billion earmarked to turn cleared squatter settlements...
The budget will be used for river control in the Kathmandu Valley, improvements to sewerage systems, development of greenery in cleared squatter areas, and expansion of parks and corridors.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections
Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections
Scientists confirmed at the weekend they had found the disease in a migratory sea bird, a brown skua, in remote Western Australia.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
Gold, silver prices climb in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices climb in Nepali market
With this rise, hallmark gold is now being traded at Rs 288,700 per tola. On Sunday, it was traded at Rs 287,300 per tola.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
The move comes a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing, seeking to stabilise fraught relations during talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Jun 22, 2026