WORLD

Czech Republic, Germany set new temperature records as Europe battles heatwave

Czech Republic, Germany set new temperature records as Europe battles heatwave

The Czech Republic set its second temperature record in two days on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 41.9C in Doksany,...

The Czech Republic set its second temperature record in two days on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 41.9C in Doksany,...

Jun 29, 2026

WORLD

Iran says held first meeting with Oman on managing Hormuz

Iran says held first meeting with Oman on managing Hormuz

Both Iran and Oman say they hold sovereignty over the waterway, a vital route for Gulf energy exports that Tehran blocka...

Both Iran and Oman say they hold sovereignty over the waterway, a vital route for Gulf energy exports that Tehran blocka...

Jun 29, 2026

WORLD

More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO

More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO

Tens of millions have been braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, wit...

Tens of millions have been braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, wit...

Jun 29, 2026

SPORTS

Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco

Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco

The Brazilians are desperate to win the World Cup again, 24 years after they last lifted the trophy, and they eased thro...

The Brazilians are desperate to win the World Cup again, 24 years after they last lifted the trophy, and they eased thro...

Jun 29, 2026

WORLD

UK's prime minister in waiting to lay out economic agenda

UK's prime minister in waiting to lay out economic agenda

Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Starmer. If he faces no challengers, the former mayor of Greater Manc...

Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Starmer. If he faces no challengers, the former mayor of Greater Manc...

Jun 29, 2026

WORLD

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 tn in chips, AI data centres

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 tn in chips, AI data centres

The enormous cash injection comes as Asia's fourth-largest economy rides high on a global AI boom -- with South Korean m...

The enormous cash injection comes as Asia's fourth-largest economy rides high on a global AI boom -- with South Korean m...

Jun 29, 2026

POLITICS

From policy deviations to the dock: Nepal’s finance ministers and a trail of controversies

From policy deviations to the dock: Nepal’s finance ministers and a trail of controversies

Many who have occupied the finance minister’s chair have found themselves surrounded by controversy — facing...

Many who have occupied the finance minister’s chair have found themselves surrounded by controversy — facing...

Jun 29, 2026

ECONOMY

FiMin directs SEBON Chair to prioritize investor protection, market reform

FiMin directs SEBON Chair to prioritize investor protection, market reform

Following the oath-taking ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar, Minister Wagle instructed the newly...

Following the oath-taking ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar, Minister Wagle instructed the newly...

Jun 29, 2026

SOCIETY

Cargo vehicle movement halted at Miteri Bridge in Rasuwagadhi

Cargo vehicle movement halted at Miteri Bridge in Rasuwagadhi

The suspension follows the installation of a Bailey bridge as an alternative after the concrete bridge was swept away by...

The suspension follows the installation of a Bailey bridge as an alternative after the concrete bridge was swept away by...

Jun 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Only 35% development budget spent with fiscal year nearing closure

Only 35% development budget spent with fiscal year nearing closure

According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, the government had spent only 34.87 percent of the capital budget...

According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, the government had spent only 34.87 percent of the capital budget...

Jun 29, 2026