Sri Lanka votes to eject Rajapaksa from state house

Sri Lanka’s parliament yesterday voted to evict former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and two others from state-owned mansions under austerity measures introduced by the new leftist government.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

UN chief slams surging military spending

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for countries to reevaluate military expenditures that are surging globally and to spend more on human development.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Iran bars UN inspectors from nuclear sites

A new agreement between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog does not guarantee inspectors’ access to Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran wants further talks on how inspections are carried out, the country’s foreign minister said yesterday.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Poland raises war risk in Nato talks

Poland yesterday gathered its Nato allies for urgent talks after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, warning that the situation was inching closer to “open conflict”.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin

US President Donald Trump urged EU officials on Tuesday to hit China with tariffs of up to 100 percent as part of a strategy to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a US official and an EU diplomat.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

India explores rare-earth deal with Myanmar rebels

India engaging with KIA to secure a strategic resource
10 September 2025, 15:07 PM

Nepali rapper turned mayor is young people's favourite in political crisis

The favourite has not responded to the calls online
10 September 2025, 15:04 PM

Protesters in France bid to 'Block Everything', scores arrested

Nearly 300 protesters arrested across the country
10 September 2025, 14:45 PM

Novo Nordisk slashes 9,000 jobs to slim down in fierce weight-loss drug battle

Aims to cut costs and reignite growth after a decline in sales and market share for its drug Wegovy
10 September 2025, 14:31 PM

Sri Lanka votes to eject former leader Rajapaksa from state mansion

Austerity measures introduced by the new leftist government to be implemented
10 September 2025, 11:56 AM

Israel defends Qatar strikes after rebuke from Trump

Israel's UN envoy defended targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar as the "right" decision on Wednesday, after the strikes on the US ally's soil drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.
10 September 2025, 10:20 AM

Poland shoots down drones in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine

Poland's military command said drones repeatedly violated Polish airspace
10 September 2025, 05:03 AM

Nepali army announces nationwide curfew from Wednesday

It warned that such acts could continue, making the curfew necessary to safeguard peace and security.
10 September 2025, 04:37 AM

Kathmandu airport shut until 6pm today

All flights, including domestic, international and private helicopter services, have been suspended
10 September 2025, 04:19 AM

Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM

Nepal's military warned against "activities that could lead the country into unrest and instability"
10 September 2025, 04:08 AM

Flotilla for Gaza reports second drone attack on boat at Tunisian port

A Tunisian Coast Guard spokesperson did not respond to a call from Reuters on Wednesday.
10 September 2025, 03:54 AM

Trump and Modi say US-India trade talks continuing

Trump also said he would be speaking with Modi "in the upcoming weeks," and Modi in response said he was "looking forward" to it.
10 September 2025, 03:46 AM

France's Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new PM

The choice of Lecornu, 39, indicates Macron's determination to press on with a minority government
10 September 2025, 03:42 AM

US judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor, for now

Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook's request for an order to remain on the bank's board while her lawsuit plays out
10 September 2025, 03:38 AM

Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

Trump said he was not notified in advance of the Israeli attack on the Gulf state
10 September 2025, 03:07 AM