WORLD
21 ships turned back to Iran since US blockade began, says CENTCOM
21 ships turned back to Iran since US blockade began, says C...
In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that the US guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is actively patrolling the Arabian Sea as part of the enforcement operation.
6 days ago
POLITICS
Karnali govt defies federal order, announces to distribute advertisements to private media
Karnali govt defies federal order, announces to distribute a...
The Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers informed that it has already sent letters to local media houses, asking them to sign agreements by April 23 under the Karnali Province Advertisement Distribution Procedure, 2081 BS.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
The license, issued by the Treasury Department, comes two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would not renew the waiver.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no...
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran threatened to close the vital waterway once again if the US blockade continues.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in...
"In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal," the UN refugee agency's spokesman Babar Baloch told a press briefing in Geneva.
Apr 18, 2026
Entertainment
Pawan Gole to perform at Paleti after 14 years
Pawan Gole to perform at Paleti after 14 years
Recalling his previous performance in 2012, Gole said he was excited to return to the stage. “I still cherish the experience from my last Paleti performance. I hope to receive the same love from audiences this time as well,” he said.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists travelled to the remote area of the Hindu Kush just after the road to Barikot reopened this week.
Apr 18, 2026
Entertainment
‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story
‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story
Actress Swastima said the film depicts a mother’s struggle and success.
Apr 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some places
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some...
Partly cloudy weather is predicted in the remaining hilly and mountainous areas including Madhesh Province, and mainly clear weather in the rest of the Terai region.
Apr 18, 2026
SOCIETY
B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s distinct cultural identity
B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s dis...
With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the celebration of the Pohela Boishakh received a national and regional dimension.
Apr 18, 2026