WORLD
Thirty-six countries approve creation of special tribunal for Ukraine
Thirty-six countries approve creation of special tribunal fo...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the Council of Europe last year to create a legal body to prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion Russia launched in 2022.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Santosh Rijal lives on through his good deeds despite physical absence
Santosh Rijal lives on through his good deeds despite physic...
People are born, they live, and one day they die. It is the inevitable cycle of nature. But not all deaths are the same. Some losses remain confined to a family’s grief, while the absence of certain individuals leaves a void across society. Social worker Santosh Prasad Rijal was one such perso...
May 17, 2026
ECONOMY
169 tourists arrive in Simkot in four days for Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla
169 tourists arrive in Simkot in four days for Mansarovar pi...
According to Simkot Airport chief Mahendra Singh, a total of 169 pilgrims arrived at Simkot Airport over four days after the season officially began. Among them, 147 were Indian nationals and 22 were from other countries.
May 17, 2026
WORLD
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Modi received a guard of honour and was welcomed by President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his brief visit en route to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.
May 17, 2026
POLITICS
Govt should investigate 65 corruption cases: Gyanendra Shahi
Govt should investigate 65 corruption cases: Gyanendra Shahi
In a social media statement, Shahi urged the government to take strict action to ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability, and called on Prime Minister Balen Shah to initiate investigations.
May 17, 2026
WORLD
Putin to visit China May 19-20 after Trump trip
Putin to visit China May 19-20 after Trump trip
During the trip, the Russian leader will discuss with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping how to "further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation" between Moscow and Beijing, according to a Kremlin statement.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
590 cartons of vapes seized from Lomanthang, container with clothes and shoes also impound...
590 cartons of vapes seized from Lomanthang, container with...
According to authorities, the operation was carried out from the Eklebhatti area of Lomanthang, where a joint team of the Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and the Mustang Customs Office intercepted two container trucks en route to Kathmandu via the Korala border point.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Minister Khanal asks local govt to stress long-term plan
Minister Khanal asks local govt to stress long-term plan
At a programme organized by Tokha Municipality to garner suggestions for upcoming policies, programmes and budget today, Minister Khanal reiterated that it was not wise to stress immediate political benefit in the plans but the sustainable development approaches.
May 17, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia, killing 3: Moscow
Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia, killing 3:...
"A woman was killed as a result of a UAV hitting a private house. One more person is trapped under rubble," the Moscow region's Governor Andrey Vorobyov posted on Telegram, adding that the early morning attack also claimed the lives of two men.
May 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.85
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.85
According to the latest exchange rates, the euro is being traded at a buying rate of Rs 178.38 and a selling rate of Rs 179.08. The British pound sterling is valued at Rs 204.95 for buying and Rs 205.75 for selling, while the Swiss franc stands at Rs 195.12 for buying and Rs 195.89 for selling.
May 17, 2026