South Africa reels from two shootings that kill 27 in one night
Two separate shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left 27 people dead and 26 injured within hours, as police investigated possible turf and business disputes.
Two separate shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left 27 people dead and 26 injured within hours, as police investigated possible turf and business disputes.
A rescue team has reached the base camp, while two bodies recovered from the avalanche are being flown to Kathmandu.
Swift dedicated the video of the year award for “The Fate of Ophelia” to Dolly Parton, while Madonna and Blackpink’s Lisa also took home top honours.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has sought support from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for relief and reconstruction efforts following the recent disaster in Nepal.
The audience is there. The money is growing. But the film industry still struggles with a distribution system that favours foreign films, underpaid workers and a shortage of investment in original storytelling.
Retailers are using TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to clear old stock and draw shoppers into stores.
The state must immediately cease arbitrary detentions and restore strict adherence to due process.
He argues that Nepal is well-positioned to lead the Himalayan region and proposes establishing a trilateral mechanism among Nepal, India and China, echoing Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks at the UNGA.
New website allows the public to view lawmakers’ profiles, parliamentary proceedings and documents.
Road links between Lamjung-Manang, Parbat-Baglung and Myagdi-Mustang severed after rain since Saturday night.
Damage to pylons along the Dana-Kushma section of the 220kV line has cut off 12 hydropower projects. Precautionary shutdown of projects has pushed the total generation loss to over 790MW.
Juthe Tamang is living under a tarp in Nuwakot after losing his shelter and work, but the image on his citizenship certificate has been an issue for opening a bank account, a must for receiving relief money.
At least 1,500 people have been displaced. Floods and landslides have completely damaged 179 houses.
Kumal clocks 1 minute 49.55 seconds at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, bettering his own national record.
Police say they acted over a ‘security threat’, but have not identified it or explained why a crime investigation team was sent to take the former chief justice from his home.
Identities of victims unknown. Rescuers are searching the area.
Carrying a rapper background and the style of expressing certain topics directly and clearly on social media, the 'Balen vibe' is sustained in the PM’s UNGA speech.
Jennifer Peedom’s thrilling feature puts Tenzing Norgay’s own Everest dream at the centre of a story long dominated by Edmund Hillary—a dream that began long before the historic 1953 expedition.
Police cited a security threat but have yet to explain what prompted them to remove Cholendra Shumsher Rana from his Maharajgunj residence.
Seven people remain missing and more than 1,100 have been evacuated as heavy rain raises the risk of further disasters.
Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions even if the US accepts its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Helicopters are on standby in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but poor weather has so far prevented rescuers from reaching the mountain.
Torrential rain flooded roads and homes across Bangkok, forcing thousands into temporary shelters as authorities warned that some areas remained under water despite improving weather.
The Kaligandaki river flooded the Farse settlement, while a landslide buried a house and a cattle shed in Palpa, leaving one dead and two missing.
Rana was taken from his home at around 3am after police cited a security threat. Hours later, questions remain over whether he was arrested, detained or taken into protective custody.
Climbers and support staff are unaccounted for after an avalanche struck the 7,126-metre peak in Manang’s Nar Phu area.
Authorities say the former chief justice was taken from his Maharajgunj residence after a security threat, but he faces no criminal case and will be released.
Floodwaters sweep away six houses in Butwal, major rivers cross danger marks in Chitwan and landslides disrupt highways and roads in several districts.
Contemporary Nepali literature does not overtly reflect the chaotic nature of today’s political climate.
Climate change is no longer just about emissions. It is the sum of blatant disrespect for the planet’s natural resources and their overuse.
We use words like ‘tsunami’ and ‘monsoon’ to honour the communities who know these disasters best. It’s time for Nepal to do the same.
Deuba’s camp will begin its ward conventions on October 1 and hold a central convention in December as the Supreme Court review of the leadership dispute remains pending.
Foreign minister Shisir Khanal also holds talks with his Armenian counterpart on expanding bilateral cooperation
The bridge over the Kaligandaki river was washed away after four days of continuous rain caused the river to swell.
Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on US acceptance of its conditions, while Washington maintains pressure on Iran as the conflict disrupts global oil flows and regional trade.
Despite the pandemic, political unrest and natural disasters, Nepal’s tourism industry has endured, with visitors returning after each shock. But is that resilience masking the need to build a safer, more diversified tourism industry?
He had attended the funeral. She was laid to rest. And yet, he cannot let go, unable to grasp that she is no longer here.
A senior police source confirmed that officers arrested Rana at his Maharajgunj residence on Sunday, with further details yet to emerge.
Swollen Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers submerge hundreds of homes in Nawalparasi West and Saptari, forcing rescues. Landslides and road erosion cut off vital routes, including Prithvi and BP highways.
The screening, which has run since the IC814 hijacking, was made public by India, including a record in its parliament, in 2000. In Kathmandu, three separate government agencies say they can’t find a clear paper trail authorising the practice.
Wagle is expected to seek support for post-flood reconstruction and climate finance while advancing infrastructure projects with the multilateral lender.
The review follows reports that election commissioners questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter-list changes that allegedly excluded millions of voters.
The two-day meeting will explore inter-provincial trade and investment, legal hurdles and coordination with local and federal governments.
Arrivals have fallen by nearly two-thirds since Thursday as highways to major vegetable-producing districts are damaged in places, leading to a steep price rises.
Damp weather has raised health concerns for infants and vulnerable groups as permanent resettlement plan awaits central government approval.
The dam’s water level has fallen by 2.38 metres after authorities began releasing water following a landslide near a saddle dam.
The prime minister cannot afford to spend his first year fighting battles within the party that put him in office.
Nepal’s prime minister highlighted the Bhotekoshi floods, climate justice and Himalayan risks at the UN General Assembly, while seeking greater international support for resilience and reconstruction.
Floodwaters entered homes in Tilathi Koiladi and Hanumannagar Kankalini, damaging food stocks and forcing residents to seek shelter on higher ground.
Relatives plastered hospital walls in Kathmandu with notices searching for loved ones swept away by the Bhotekoshi floods. With thousands still unaccounted for, many families have turned to symbolic last rites.