ECONOMY
WTO Chief warns US-China trade war 'Worst-Case Scenario for the Global Economy'
WTO Chief warns US-China trade war 'Worst-Case Scenario for...
GENEVA, July 26: Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Roberto Azevedo specifically focused on the ongoing trade war between the US and China, which he warned may finally ride roughshod over the world economy.
Jul 26, 2018
WORLD
New mural of Palestinian Ahed Tamimi painted on "Occupation Wall"
New mural of Palestinian Ahed Tamimi painted on "Occupation...
BETHLEHEM, July 26: The mural appeared on the separation wall in Bethlehem just days before the 17-year-old activist is due to be released. An unknown artist has painted a mural of Palestinian resistance icon Ahed Tamimi on the Israeli separation wall in Bethlehem, just as her father said she might...
Jul 26, 2018
WORLD
Man explodes small device outside US Embassy in Beijing
Man explodes small device outside US Embassy in Beijing
BEIJING, July 26: A man exploded a small homemade bomb outside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, injuring only himself, according to police and an embassy spokesperson.
Jul 26, 2018
SOCIETY
Lions Club of Butwal launches eye check-up campaign
Lions Club of Butwal launches eye check-up campaign
RUPANDEHI, July 26: Lions Club of Butwal has launched a campaign to examine eyes of children of Butwal Sub Metropolitan City.
Jul 26, 2018
WORLD
Company unveils moving mosque to welcome Muslims
Company unveils moving mosque to welcome Muslims
TOKYO, July 26: A large white and blue truck pulls up outside a stadium in central Japan and slowly expands into a place of worship.
Jul 26, 2018
SPORTS
Winning medals in Asian Games not a priority: NOC President Shrestha
Winning medals in Asian Games not a priority: NOC Presiden...
KATHMANDU, July 25: Nepal’s preparations for the 18th Asian Games, which is just around the corner, are on a rapid track. However, a major sport authority of the country sees the games more as a warm up for the next year’s South Asian Games (SAG) than an opportunity to win medals.
Jul 26, 2018
ECONOMY
Pushpalal Park in Kirtipur to be developed as tourist destination
Pushpalal Park in Kirtipur to be developed as tourist destin...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Kirtipur Municipality is to develop Pushpalal Park at Champadevi and surrounding area as a tourist destination. "A study is being carried out for infrastructure development as the area with its natural beauty and sidewalks, has potentiality for tourism," said the Municipality...
Jul 26, 2018
WORLD
Japan hangs 6 more members of cult behind subway gas attack
Japan hangs 6 more members of cult behind subway gas attack
TOKYO, July 26: The last six members of a Japanese doomsday cult who remained on death row were executed Thursday for a series of crimes in the 1990s including a sarin gas attack on Tokyo subways that killed 13 people.
Jul 26, 2018
WORLD
Facebook takes down right-wing fake news network ahead of Brazil election
Facebook takes down right-wing fake news network ahead of Br...
BRAZIL, July 26: Facebook on Wednesday took down a network of pages and accounts used to spread fake news by members of a right-wing Brazilian activist group, sources told Reuters, as part of a crackdown ahead of an election in October.
Jul 26, 2018
My City
Teacher-student tales
Teacher-student tales
KATHMANDU, July 26: With time, the stern association between a teacher and student eases into a friendly bond. The gradual development in the relationship incites a cordial bond that both cherish forever.
Jul 26, 2018