WORLD
US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of President Donald Trump.
Jun 06, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Chandani
Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Cha...
The proposed dry port is expected to play a significant role in boosting trade connectivity and supporting the country’s long-term economic development once operational.
Jun 06, 2026
WORLD
Conflict, displacement put thousands at risk in South Sudan: UNHCR
Conflict, displacement put thousands at risk in South Sudan:...
According to the UN refugee agency, around 140,000 people have been displaced in Jonglei State's Akobo County alone, while more than 300,000 have been uprooted across Jonglei and neighboring states since December 2025.
Jun 06, 2026
POLITICS
Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV customs evasion case, calls it...
Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV...
The ministry said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that further details will be made public once the probe is completed.
Jun 06, 2026
Health
Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs
Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of can...
Following an inspection at the Department of Drug Administration, Minister Mehta instructed officials to prevent any disruption in the supply of essential medicines and to strengthen the overall distribution system.
Jun 06, 2026
WORLD
US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
That eruption of the virus resulted in more than 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
Jun 06, 2026
WORLD
7 killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia
7 killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia
The blast occurred Thursday afternoon at a mine in the municipality of Sutatausa, local media reported. Preliminary information showed the explosion was caused by a buildup of gas underground.
Jun 06, 2026
POLITICS
Inquiry panel clears Sudan Gurung; return as Home Minister likely
Inquiry panel clears Sudan Gurung; return as Home Minister l...
The three-member panel, led by former High Court Judge Achyut Prasad Bhattarai, submitted a 45-page report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar on Friday.
Jun 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Road safety law stuck in limbo for eight years; Nepal records average eight deaths daily
Road safety law stuck in limbo for eight years; Nepal record...
In the absence of a dedicated legal framework, authorities are still relying on general transport regulations to manage road safety concerns ranging from speed control to traffic enforcement.
Jun 06, 2026
WORLD
Russia says shot down 25 drones in Saint Petersburg region
Russia says shot down 25 drones in Saint Petersburg region
"Twenty-five UAVs have been shot down over Leningrad region. Combat operations are continuing," the region's governor Aleksandr Drozdenko wrote on Telegram.
Jun 06, 2026