Civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy

Freedom of civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy. Civil society should not be viewed as the enemy of the

Can the Brazilian president help Nepal in its fight against climate change?

After the successful organization of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, Nepal should strive to play an enhanced and much more recognizable role

World Day Against Child Labor: How SAARC can lead the fight against child labor in South Asia

Among its many objectives, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established to protect and promote the rights

Let us rewrite the story on plastic pollution

Every year on World Environment Day, I take a moment to pause and reflect on the environmental challenges we face and the choices we make every

Panama hosted a crucial Climate Week. Can Kathmandu follow suit?

As I am writing this piece, if someone wants to follow the latest developments on climate negotiations governance, Nepal is

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US President says Zelensky ready for Russia talks, mineral deal

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2025 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr

Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback as Europe backs Ukraine

PARIS, March 1, 2025 (AFP): European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Japan’s emperor hopes for peace, 80 years after WWII end

TOKYO, Feb 23, 2025 (AFP): Japan’s Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace on

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival

NEW DELHI, Feb 16, 2025 (AFP): At least 18 people died during a stampede at

Lebanon says 25 arrested after attack on UN peacekeepers

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 15, 2025 (AFP):  Lebanese authorities said Saturday that more than 25 people

WHO launches plan for free child cancer medicines for low income countries including Nepal

GENEVA, Feb 11, 2025 (AFP): The World Health Organization launched on Tuesday a new platform

Marriages in China down by a fifth in 2024

BEIJING, Feb 10, 2025 (AFP): China last year saw a one-fifth decline in marriages, the

US aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump’s purge

WASHINGTON, Feb 5, 2025 (AFP): The US government’s giant humanitarian agency USAID on Tuesday announced