Nepal closes schools as deaths from heavy rains hit 151
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Twenty-one dead as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river
Police and army teams climbed down long metal ladders to reach the river, using ropes to pull out the injured and dead.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control three minutes after takeoff, crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Nepal plane crash at Kathmandu airport kills 18
The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city to repair another aircraft, officials said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
No hope of survivors in Nepal bus accident, 55 still missing
Hundreds of security personnel resumed searches for the missing buses and passengers, over 72 hours after the accident.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Nepal police arrest 'Buddha boy' over allegations of rape, sexual abuse
Nepal police arrested Ram Bahadur Bomjon from a house on the outskirts of Kathmandu where he had been hiding.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Nepal police detain 10 over allegations they sent youths to Russian army
Kathmandu said 10 people were in police custody after being detained over the past few days following tip-offs.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths
At least 12 climbers died and five are missing and feared dead on the 8,849 metre Mount Everest during this year's main climbing season.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Remains of Malaysian climber to be flown to Kathmandu today - Wisma Putra
8Wisma Putra said the body of Lt Col Awang will be flown today if the operation to bring down his remains goes as scheduled.
Mon May 22 2023
Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'
British climber Kenton Cool made his 17th ascent of the worlds highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner.
Mon May 22 2023
Nepal finds all but one missing person following deadly plane crash
Search efforts would continue until all 72 passengers and crew were accounted for, an official said.
Wed Jan 18 2023
At least 40 killed in Nepal's worst air crash in nearly five years
There were 72 people on the twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft operated by Nepal's Yeti Airlines.
Sun Jan 15 2023
In Nepal's capital, piles of garbage put off tourists and residents
Hundreds of villagers erected a barrier of rocks and forced about 200 trucks laden with Kathmandu's garbage to return without dumping.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Nepal finds nearly all victims of plane crash
Nepal authorities recovered or located the bodies of all but one of 22 people who were on board the plane that crashed.
Tue May 31 2022
Nepal authorities recover bodies of 14 persons who were on board crashed plane
The search for others is continuing, said Tek Raj Sitaula.
Mon May 30 2022
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable
I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025