National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, SAN FRANCISCO (AP):- National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against undocumented people and..

Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, NEW YORK (AP):- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Tuesday to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility, acting on..

‘Abhi picture baki hai’: Rahul doubles down on his ‘vote chori’ allegations

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of not performing its duty of enforcing the 'one man, one vote' principle and said "abhi picture baki hai",..

Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire

By LORNE COOK, BRUSSELS (AP):- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region..

California’s homicide, violent crime rates down amid Trump’s continued assault on states nationwide

SACRAMENTO:- While the President continues his assault on democracy, this time by threatening to deploy federal law enforcement officials to states across the country, California has brought down..

State Affairs and Good Governance Committee President Khatiwada resigns

KATHMANDU:- Ramhari Khatiwada, President of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives, has resigned from his post. Requesting time during today’s meeting..

FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical

By CHARLOTTE KRAMON, ATLANTA (AP):- Human rights scandals have marred World Cup tournaments for years, but FIFA is testing a new protocol requiring all host committees to develop action plans to..

Nepal waives climbing fees on 97 mountains to promote tourism

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has announced that climbing fees will be waived for 97 mountains over the next two years, in a bid to promote tourism in lesser-known Himalayan regions. The selected peaks,..

Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home

By ANTON L DELGADO and SOPHENG CHEANG, KAMRIENG, Cambodia (AP):- Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as the two countries work to keep a..

Party needs transformation: Senior Leader Shrestha

KANCHANPUR:- Senior Vice Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said his party was in dire need of transformation. “Transformation revitalises the revolutionary..

Family members agree to receive body of Chaudhary killed in Kailali jail clash

KANCHANPUR:- Family members of Bharat Chaudhary, 36, of Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city-4, who was killed in the clash between inmates in Kailali jail, have agreed to receive the body. Family..

Nepali badminton team departing for Bhutan on Tuesday

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali badminton team is all set to leave for Thimphu, Bhutan on Tuesday to participate in the Junior South Asian Games. A 12-member team of three different age groups will compete..

Heavy rain forecast in hilly areas of Koshi Province

KATHMANDU:- The monsoon trough is towards the north of its average position at present. The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology stated that the..

‘Inter-country collaboration key for addressing climate crisis’

KATHMANDU:- Climate advocates and experts have empathized on expanding inter-country collaboration to mitigate risks, and potential loss and damage increasing in the glacial watershed areas. At..

Utilize party-affiliated foundation for party purpose: Chair Oli

LALITPUR:- Chairman of the CPN UML and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said any institution and foundation running under the party must serve party interest and movement. Chairman Oli said it..

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