Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister

By MARI YAMAGUCHI, TOKYO (AP):- Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling party struck a..

Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP):- Progressive groups looking to reconnect with Latino voters are emphasizing economic hardship and highlighting President Donald Trump’s mass..

Govt won’t go out of Gen Z spirit: PM Karki

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has assured that the government has been guided in its actions by the spirit of the Gen Z. In her over four-hour long discussion at her official residence..

Govt discusses with leaders, wants political atmosphere for March 5 election

KATHMANDU:- For the first time since the formation of the present government, Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Cabinet members held a discussion with the major political parties in a bid to create..

We will participate in elections if government created conducive environment: NC Acting President

KATHMANDU:- Acting President of Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has said that his party will participate in the elections if the government creates a suitable environment for the same. ..

Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown

By MEGAN JANETSKY, MEXICO CITY (AP):- The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States, the two sides said on Monday, as the..

Weather to remain generally fair throughout country today

KATHMANDU:- Presently there is no influence of any significant weather system throughout the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather will be partly cloudy in the..

Nepal exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja

KATHMANDU:- The country exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Monday, the day of Laxmi Pooja of the Tihar festival. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the total demand for..

ICE arrests illegal immigrants with criminal charges in Florida

LOS ANGELES:- The illegal immigrants arrested in Florida today by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are facing criminal charges including incest with minors, murder, child sexual abuse,..

Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

NEW DELHI (AP):- Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over..

Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlines 5-year plan at closed-door Communist Party meeting

By KEN MORITSUGU, BEIJING (AP):- Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered a speech Monday on the opening day of a major meeting of the ruling Communist Party to approve a draft plan laying out its..

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

By DIDI TANG, WASHINGTON (AP):- China likes to condemn the United States for extending its arm too far outside of its borders to make demands on non-American companies. But when it sought to hit..

Scrub Typhus infection confirmed in 246 individuals in Chitwan

CHITWAN:- A total of 246 individuals undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district have tested positive for scrub typhus infection. Out of 4,108 individuals who sought medical care at..

Minister Pun pledges implementation of report on TU land probe

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun, has said the Ministry would take an appropriate move to enforce the report prepared by the committee on search and study of..

117th birth anniversary of legendary poet Devkota celebrated

KATHMANDU:- The Modern Kanya Multiple College, Kathmandu, today organised a programme, marking the 117th birth anniversary of veteran poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota, who is revered as the Mahakavi (Great..

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