OPINION
COVID-19 in Korea
COVID-19 in Korea
When the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared in Wuhan city of China in December last year, the rest of the world saw it as something terrible and prayed for the early recovery of the patients and control of the disease. We in South Korea did the same. The situation took unanticipated turn later on...
Mar 11, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Italian coronavirus deaths jump 36% to 631
Italian coronavirus deaths jump 36% to 631
ROME, March 11: The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has jumped by 168 to 631, an increase of 36%, the Civil Protection Agency said on Tuesday, the largest rise in absolute numbers since the contagion came to light on Feb. 21.
Mar 11, 2020
OPINION
Netanyahu Again?
Netanyahu Again?
TEL AVIV – Israel’s third electoral showdown in a year was not kind to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Even though his right-wing bloc of ultra-Orthodox and nationalist parties won more seats in parliament than the center-left bloc headed by former army chief Benny Gantz, he still lacks the parli...
Mar 11, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture
Unusual greeting of the Maasai tribe
Unusual greeting of the Maasai tribe
While spitting is often considered an uncivilized and unhealthy gesture around the world, Kenyan and Tanzanian people of the Maasai tribe have incorporated it into their greeting ritual.
Mar 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
'World Vlog Challenge' likely to be broadcast from August
'World Vlog Challenge' likely to be broadcast from August
KATHMANDU, March 11: The new reality TV show 'World Vlog Challenge' is likely to be broadcast from August, 2020. The show brings together vloggers and influencers from around the world as they happen to be great story-telleres and a major source of information for the younger generation. It will tak...
Mar 11, 2020
WORLD
Afghan government to release Taliban prisoners as U.N. backs push to end war
Afghan government to release Taliban prisoners as U.N. backs...
KABUL/UNITED NATIONS, March 11: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is preparing to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in coming days, according to a decree viewed by Reuters on Tuesday, as the United Nations backed a U.S.-led push to end Afghanistan’s 18-year war.
Mar 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Absconding contractor Bhetwal surrenders to police
Absconding contractor Bhetwal surrenders to police
KATHMANDU, March 11: Absconding contractor Manoj Bhetwal, who was wanted by Nepal Police, has surrendered to the Metropolitan Police Range, Teku, on Tuesday. The police had put Bhetwal in their wanted list last month.
Mar 11, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Army to play Manang in Aaha Rara Gold Cup semis
Army to play Manang in Aaha Rara Gold Cup semis
KATHMANDU, March 11: A-Division League runner-up Tribhuvan Army Club has secured its semifinal berth in the ongoing 18th Aaha Rara Gold Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sankata Club in Pokhara on Tuesday.
Mar 11, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
UK health minister Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus
UK health minister Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus
LONDON, March 11: British junior health minister Nadine Dorries has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating, she said on Tuesday.
Mar 11, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Govt preparing all-party meet on coronavirus threat
Govt preparing all-party meet on coronavirus threat
KATHMANDU, March 11: The government has decided to call an all-party meeting to seek suggestions and feedback for fighting the coronavirus that is fast spreading across the world.
Mar 11, 2020