WORLD
At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence: UN
At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence: UN
UN human rights chief Volker Turk called on the authorities to tackle the rampant impunity in the crisis-ravaged Caribbean nation of 12 million people.
Jun 15, 2026
Health
Bird flu outbreak: 700,000 fowls culled in 10 districts
Bird flu outbreak: 700,000 fowls culled in 10 districts
The Department has mobilized a rapid response team to prevent the further spread of the virus, which has so far been confirmed in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Mahottari, Bara, Chitwan, and Nawalparasai, said Director General Dr Umesh Dahal.
Jun 15, 2026
WORLD
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Starmer said that the government "will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16", warning that these platforms are "exposing them to content that is dangerous" and "designed to be addictive".
Jun 15, 2026
WORLD
Israel says won't withdraw troops from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
Israel says won't withdraw troops from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza for an unlimited period of time, in order to protect the border and Israeli communities from there against jihadist elements," Israel Katz said.
Jun 15, 2026
POLITICS
RSP lawmaker Tamang calls for fence or wall along Nepal–India border
RSP lawmaker Tamang calls for fence or wall along Nepal–Indi...
Tamang stressed that any such measure should be taken with mutual consent between the two countries. “If needed, a wall should be built with mutual agreement between the two countries, otherwise barbed wire should be installed,” she said.
Jun 15, 2026
POLITICS
FM Khanal visits Chinese Academy of Sciences
FM Khanal visits Chinese Academy of Sciences
Minister Khanal visited the research institute and emphasized the need for more intensive cooperation between the two countries.
Jun 15, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Deliberations on Appropriation Bill begin
HoR meeting: Deliberations on Appropriation Bill begin
Key ministries under review include Youth, Labour and Employment, Industry, Commerce and Supply, Agriculture, Forestry and Environment, Information and Communication, Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Education and Sports, Health and Food Hygiene, Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs an...
Jun 15, 2026
WORLD
EU welcomes US-Iran deal to end 'costly war'
EU welcomes US-Iran deal to end 'costly war'
"I look forward to an end to this costly war and to the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council representing member states, wrote on X.
Jun 15, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Lamsal’s controversial remarks on contractors spark debate
Minister Lamsal’s controversial remarks on contractors spar...
During an on-site inspection of the under-construction Nagdhunga–Muglin road project, he said, “Bring the contract papers and find out who the contractor is. If they don’t work, break their legs—no matter what. The public here has suffered a lot.”
Jun 15, 2026
WORLD
French-UK mission 'ready' to aid Hormuz reopening: Macron
French-UK mission 'ready' to aid Hormuz reopening: Macron
His comments came after Washington and Tehran said they reached an agreement to end the war that the US and Israel launched on Iran in February, with a deal to be signed on Friday in Switzerland.
Jun 15, 2026