WORLD
US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries
US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries
The Trump administration announced on Friday that most foreigners seeking a Green Card granting permanent US residency must apply from their home countries.
May 23, 2026
SOCIETY
1,922 traffic rule violators penalized in Kathmandu Valley
1,922 traffic rule violators penalized in Kathmandu Valley
A total of Rs 1.97 million was collected in fines during the drive.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'
Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands...
Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster mediation and US President Donald Trump abruptly changed his plans to skip his son's wedding to stay in Washington due to "circumstances pertaining to government", fuelling speculation that the situation had entered a sensitive st...
May 23, 2026
WORLD
Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit
Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summi...
Rubio began his four-day, four-city tour in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata where the top US diplomat, a devout Catholic, will tour the headquarters of the late Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
Most of them were brought to the surface by Saturday morning, Xinhua said, confirming that at least 90 people had died.
May 23, 2026
SOCIETY
'Luggage tag' system to be enforced on public vehicles
'Luggage tag' system to be enforced on public vehicles
This system is being introduced to ensure the safety of passengers' belongings, eliminate the loss or exchange of bags, and further manage public transport.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
13 garment workers dead, over 30 injured in 2 road accidents in Cambodia: spokesperson
13 garment workers dead, over 30 injured in 2 road accidents...
One tragic collision occurred on National Road 5 in central Kampong Chhnang province's Kampong Tralach district between a lorry and a garment worker-transporting truck.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast
Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast
A total of 247 workers were underground at the time, of whom 201 had been brought to the surface safely as of 6:00 am on Saturday, Xinhua said.
May 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Panchthar landslide: Roads, suspension bridges, hydropower projects damaged
Panchthar landslide: Roads, suspension bridges, hydropower p...
No casualties have been reported so far.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD
Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 20...
Developed nations had long fallen short of their commitment to mobilise $100 billion a year by 2020, finally hitting the target for the first time in 2022 after the deadline was extended to 2025.
May 23, 2026