WORLD
Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
Despite a ceasefire being declared in October 2025, Israel has continued to launch strikes across Gaza, killing at least 992 Palestinians since then, according to the occupied territory's health ministry, whose figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.
Jun 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Rainfall expected in hills, snowfall likely in Himalayan regions
Rainfall expected in hills, snowfall likely in Himalayan reg...
The Division said the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi Province and other provinces are generally cloudy, while most parts of the Tarai region have remained mainly clear.
Jun 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Kanchanpur schools closed for 12 days due to scorching heat
Kanchanpur schools closed for 12 days due to scorching heat
The holiday will be adjusted within the school's annual vacation calendar.
Jun 20, 2026
POLITICS
RSP General Convention: Leadership through consensus: General Secy Shah
RSP General Convention: Leadership through consensus: Genera...
Shah discussed preparations for the event, which aims to elect new leadership and formulate policies and programmes.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon
US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Le...
The delay came as Tehran's top negotiator warned it would not bend on its red lines and that its finger was still "on the trigger", even as shipping appeared to pick up in the Strait of Hormuz, which had essentially been closed during the war.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at...
The leaders who took part in the meeting in Kazan agreed to further expand “strategic partnership” between Russia and ASEAN nations that include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay later Friday.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape
Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape
Sherpa himself had nearly given up hope of rescue, until an avalanche thundered into the eight-metre (25-feet) deep ice crack, filling it with snow and creating a route to freedom.
Jun 20, 2026
POLITICS
Govt makes public 150 cabinet decisions taken in recent meetings
Govt makes public 150 cabinet decisions taken in recent meet...
According to Minister Pokharel, the Cabinet meeting held on June 12 approved the expansion of license capacity for the National Identity Management System (ABIS). The meeting also approved an extension for providing land compensation to the Mid-Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project for the use of forest lan...
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet approves six bills as HoR adjourns for six days
Cabinet approves six bills as HoR adjourns for six days
A Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on Friday approved the submission of four ordinance replacement bills and two additional bills to Parliament. The meeting also granted in-principle approval for the drafting of two new bills.
Jun 19, 2026