WORLD
Australia to boost defence spending citing growing threats
Australia to boost defence spending citing growing threats
The new commitment follows pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration for Canberra to boost military expenditure as a share of total annual economic output.
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
UML gears up for restructuring amid HoR poll debacle
UML gears up for restructuring amid HoR poll debacle
He said the review process is underway at the ward, municipal, and district levels, and a consolidated report will be prepared by the party secretariat after receiving inputs from the provinces.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
Iran supreme leader's adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
Iran supreme leader's adviser threatens to sink US ships in...
The US is imposing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked shipping during over six weeks of war in a conflict which is on hold as a fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war on March 2 after pro-Tehran group Hezbollah attacked Israel.
Apr 16, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices see slight rise
Gold, silver prices see slight rise
The price of gold rose by Rs 100 per tola, while silver increased by Rs 30 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran meanwhile bearing a new message from Washington after US President Donald Trump indicated negotiations could resume this week following last weekend's abortive talks in Islamabad.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
Death toll from Russian strikes in Ukraine rises to 12: local authorities
Death toll from Russian strikes in Ukraine rises to 12: loca...
Missile and drone attacks on the southern port city of Odesa killed six people, the head of the city's military administration Sergiy Lysak wrote on Telegram.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Apr 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Transport Management Office collects Rs 233 million in revenue
Transport Management Office collects Rs 233 million in reven...
The Chief of Office, Tek Bahadur Nepali, stated that the revenue amount was collected under different headings, including vehicle tax, driving license, vehicle registration and others.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Deputy Speaker Thakur urges ‘dowry-free marriage’ message in invitation cards
Deputy Speaker Thakur urges ‘dowry-free marriage’ message in...
She said she has recently received several wedding invitations, but most of them do not include any reference to dowry-free marriages, indicating that society has not yet fully moved away from the practice.
Apr 16, 2026