Amid the catastrophic Nepal flash floods, where entire neighbourhoods were swept away and the death toll has climbed past 1,000, one story has captured global attention — a turquoise‑green house in Trishuli that somehow remained standing while everything around it collapsed. As torrents of mud, rocks, uprooted trees and debris tore through Nuwakot and surrounding
Thailand has announced a major change to its visa‑free entry rules, reducing the permitted stay for tourists from more than 60 countries — including India, China, the US, and Schengen nations — from 60 days to 30 days starting 15 September. Bangkok says the move is aimed at curbing crime and preventing abuse of the
At least five Palestinians, including two children, were killed on Tuesday after Israeli airstrikes hit a crowded neighbourhood in Gaza City during an operation to detain a senior Hamas militant. The raid, carried out by an Israeli special forces unit, was reportedly detected mid‑operation, prompting Israeli troops to call in air support as they withdrew.
The Russia–Ukraine war has entered a far more dangerous phase, and according to Ukrainian security expert Dr Hanna Shelest, the recent escalation is no accident. In an interview, she explained that Russia’s intensified strikes — including deadly missile attacks on Kyiv and the bombing of a crowded shopping mall — reveal a deliberate strategy aimed
Nepalese officials have revealed that three months before the catastrophic flash flood, China declined Nepal’s request for glacier‑risk and water‑level data, raising fresh concerns about Beijing’s opacity in managing transboundary rivers and glaciers. The disaster, triggered by the collapse of a mountainside carrying a glacier, has devastated large parts of Nepal and Tibet, pushing scrutiny
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared an informal car ride in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as they travelled together to the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games — a moment that quickly drew global attention for its symbolism and timing. The ride followed their bilateral talks, during which both leaders reviewed
A new investigation has raised serious questions about the US‑Israeli strikes on Iran carried out on 28 February, revealing that US‑made Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) were likely used in an attack on Lamerd, a city in southern Iran. According to Iranian officials, the strike killed at least 21 civilians, including seven children, making it one
India has confirmed that 51 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian Army have died, while 139 have been discharged, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. India has information on 227 Indians who were recruited, many allegedly through risky overseas job offers made by unscrupulous agents promising high-paying roles abroad. Misri, speaking in Bishkek, said India
Nepal’s devastating flash floods have entered their fifth day, with the death toll climbing to 788 and more than 2,500 people still missing across multiple districts. The scale of destruction continues to grow as rescuers recover bodies from eight affected regions and race to locate those still stranded in remote, mountainous terrain. India has so
India and Uzbekistan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announcing an ambitious plan to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. The two leaders met in Tashkent, where they expanded cooperation across defence, critical minerals, energy, technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure, and
