WORLD
'Revenge, revenge': Iran mourners gather for Khamenei's funeral
'Revenge, revenge': Iran mourners gather for Khamenei's fune...
Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in US-Israeli attacks in late February that sparked a regional war.
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, according to the National Weather Service.
Jul 04, 2026
SOCIETY
APF mobilizes divers to search for vehicle and passengers in Karnali River
APF mobilizes divers to search for vehicle and passengers in...
The passenger vehicle and its passengers went missing after it veered off the Karnali Highway in Sangetada, Ward No. 7 of Chamundabindrasaini Municipality in Dailekh.
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity
US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity
The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans under major or extreme heat warnings, playing havoc with planned parades and block parties in towns and cities across much of the country.
Jul 04, 2026
SPORTS
Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16
Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16
The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority.
Jul 04, 2026
SPORTS
Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat
Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup...
The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people progressed to the knockout stages in their first ever World Cup after drawing with European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
Jul 04, 2026
SOCIETY
2,000 booked for traffic rule violations, over Rs 2 million collected in fines
2,000 booked for traffic rule violations, over Rs 2 million...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 61 motorists were penalized for driving under the influence of alcohol, 129 for illegally operating ride-sharing services, 61 for running red lights, and 113 for speeding.
Jul 04, 2026
POLITICS
Govt cuts bureaucracy as ministers begin appointing secretary-rank advisers
Govt cuts bureaucracy as ministers begin appointing secretar...
Even as the government moves to reduce the number of permanent secretaries in the civil service, ministers have begun appointing secretary-rank advisers under newly approved Cabinet guidelines, paving the way for up to 57 secretary-level political appointees across ministries.
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
Iran officially starts public funeral ceremony for Khamenei: state TV
Iran officially starts public funeral ceremony for Khamenei:...
Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: study
Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy:...
The plans to swarm Earth with huge, extremely bright satellites represent an "existential threat" to telescopes viewing the universe, according to the European Southern Observatory (ESO) which conducted the research.
Jul 04, 2026