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 deal reached

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran t...

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran t...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

UN Chief Warns of Eroding Respect for International Law, Urges Compliance with ICJ Rulings

UN Chief Warns of Eroding Respect for International Law, Urges Compliance with ICJ Rulings

In a statement marking the Court's 80th anniversary, Guterres said the ICJ had played a central role in shaping the mode...

In a statement marking the Court's 80th anniversary, Guterres said the ICJ had played a central role in shaping the mode...

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 Washingt...

The license, issued by the Treasury Department, comes two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washingt...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

21 ships turned back to Iran since US blockade began, says CENTCOM

21 ships turned back to Iran since US blockade began, says CENTCOM

In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that the US guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is actively patrolling...

In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that the US guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is actively patrolling...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN

"In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal," the UN refug...

"In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal," the UN refug...

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 places

Partly cloudy weather is predicted in the remaining hilly and mountainous areas including Madhesh Province, and mainly c...

Partly cloudy weather is predicted in the remaining hilly and mountainous areas including Madhesh Province, and mainly c...

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 distinct cultural identity

With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the ce...

With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the ce...

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...

Recalling his previous performance in 2012, Gole said he was excited to return to the stage. “I still cherish the...

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes

UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes

A meeting of the party held on Friday under the chairmanship of General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel took this decision.

A meeting of the party held on Friday under the chairmanship of General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel took this decision.

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens NATO

EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens NATO

Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty -- meant to help any member state that comes under...

Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty -- meant to help any member state that comes under...

Apr 18, 2026