WORLD
Nicaragua's Ortega calls Trump mentally unstable over Mideast war
Nicaragua's Ortega calls Trump mentally unstable over Mideas...
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega accused his US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday of being mentally unstable for his military offensive against Iran that has roiled the Middle East and the global economy. Ortega has a fraught relationship with Washington, which has branded the Nicaraguan governme...
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
US Assistant Secretary Kapur meets Foreign Minister Khanal, discusses trade and ties
US Assistant Secretary Kapur meets Foreign Minister Khanal,...
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar, where discussions focused on strengthening Nepal–US bilateral relations with an emphasis on trade and investment, according to the ministry.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Khanal meets Canadian envoy Cooter
Foreign Minister Khanal meets Canadian envoy Cooter
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
New Zealand PM Luxon survives leadership vote
New Zealand PM Luxon survives leadership vote
The centre-right National Party leader called the vote as his government languishes in opinion polls ahead of November's general election.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolis provides special health services to over 27,000 persons
Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolis provides special health services to...
The scheme of specialist health services was launched, targeting people from rural areas and the poor. Resource person for the programme, Krishna Bohara, informed that the service was provided free of cost. Of the total service recipients, 20,875 were women and 6,964 men.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Bhaktapur Industrial Fair secures transaction of Rs 8 million
Bhaktapur Industrial Fair secures transaction of Rs 8 millio...
The fair held on the occasion of the New Year 2083 BS ran for 12 days. Over 130 thousand persons, including consumers, visited the fair organized by Industrial Peace Nepal, according to Chair Sandip Mahat.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
Trump says recovering Iran uranium 'will be a long and difficult process'
Trump says recovering Iran uranium 'will be a long and diffi...
"Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, adding: "Therefore, digging it out will be a long and difficult process."
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
277 consumers in Bharatpur blacklisted for not paying tariff
277 consumers in Bharatpur blacklisted for not paying tariff
The authorities took action after consumers did not pay heed to clear outstanding dues. The number of nonpayers is for the last year. As many as 1,826 households faced power cuts as an action for avoiding duty. The power cut was enforced in the households that failed to pay the tariff for six months...
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Complaint filed at police HQ demanding arrest, probe against Home Minister
Complaint filed at police HQ demanding arrest, probe against...
In the complaint submitted at the police headquarters in Naxal, the group stated that serious accusations have surfaced against Gurung. It argued that allowing him to remain in office while an investigation proceeds would constitute a conflict of interest and go against the principle of natural just...
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules
Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules
The policy shift which ends Japan's self-imposed restraint on sales of lethal arms comes as Tokyo seeks to enter the international arms market, hoping to bolster national defence as well as boost economic growth.
Apr 21, 2026