West Asia crisis: Trump dials PM Modi, both leaders push for ‘open and secure’ Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- US President Donald Trump dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the West Asia crisis and the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and secure" even as US..

Analysis: Trump declares victory, no matter what, and the Iran war is the latest example

By WILL WEISSERT, WASHINGTON (AP):- In the January 2004 pilot of “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump said something he would never admit today. “It wasn’t always so easy,” he intones via..

A gunman opens fire at a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 before killing himself

By SUZAN FRASER, ANKARA, Turkey (AP):- A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official..

China’s Xi warns against ‘world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle’ in meeting with Spain’s PM

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, BEIJING (AP):- The leaders of China and Spain on Tuesday pledged to work to safeguard multilateralism at a time of conflicts including the war in Iran, with Chinese..

Nepali Congress launched ‘Jara Abhiyan’ to update active membership

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali Congress has launched the 'Jara Abhiyan' to update its active membership from today. Party President Gagan Kumar Thapa launched the campaign by updating its membership in..

Various festivals being celebrated across the nation along with New Year’s Day today

KATHMANDU:- Various cultural festivals are being marked in different regions of the country on the New Year's Day 2083 BS today The customary Judshital festival is celebrated with much..

Gandaki defeats Karnali by 9 wickets

PARSA:- Gandaki Province has defeated Karnali Province in today's match held under Prime Minister Cup One-Day National Cricket Tournament. In the match held at Narayani Stadium in Birgunj,..

Govt unveils ‘national commitment’ draft for feedback

KATHMANDU:- The government has unveiled the draft of the 'national commitment' for feedback. The 18-point commitment includes major ideas on different issues as expressed by the six national..

Nepal promotes tourism at travel show in Canada

TORONTO:- The Embassy of Nepal in Ottawa participated in the 27th annual Travel and Vacation Show held on April 11–12 to promote Nepal’s tourism sector. The Embassy set up a stall showcasing..

Israel and Lebanon hold rare direct talks as US and Iran deepen standoff

WASHINGTON, (AP):- Lebanon and Israel opened their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington, as fierce fighting between the Israeli military and Hezbollah militants rocks..

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, WASHINGTON (AP):- A federal judge must end his “intrusive” contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying..

Nepali Consulate General in San Francisco marks first International Wellness Day

SAN FRANCISCO:- The Nepali Consulate General in San Francisco celebrated Arogya Divas by organizing various programs on Monday. At the initiative of Nepal, the United Nations General Assembly..

Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM, MADRID (AP):- Spain’s government on Tuesday finalized a migrant amnesty measure it had announced earlier this year, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of..

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

By SAMY MAGDY, JULIA FRANKEL and MIKE CORDER, CAIRO (AP):- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran..

Beginning of New Year 2083 B.S. marked today

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali New Year 2083 Bikram Sambat has begun today, with people across the country celebrating Baisakh 1 with enthusiasm and exchanging greetings. Families, relatives, friends, and..

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