1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (351+ words) Kathmandu— The mountainous region of Ilam in eastern Nepal is gaining recognition as a promising destination for birdwatching and nature tourism. Ornithologist Deven Kharel recently completed a week-long survey of the Thumke-Nayabazar-Jaubari area within Maijogmai and Sandakpur rural municipalities, documenting…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (523+ words) Kathmandu— Nepal's first domestically designed and manufactured electric scooter, the Yatri P2, was unveiled in Kathmandu on Monday by Sipradi Electric Vehicles and Yatri Design Studio. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presented the vehicle, representing a joint venture aimed at boosting…...

6+ hour, 42+ min ago   (553+ words) Kathmandu— The United States launched a major economic pressure campaign against Iran on Monday, vowing to cut off the country's financial lifelines and isolate it from the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic…...

41+ min ago   (429+ words) Kathmandu— Nepal continues to rely heavily on imported iron and steel products – reaching Rs. 169.56 billion in imports during fiscal year 2024/25, making it the second-largest import category after petroleum – despite possessing significant domestic iron ore deposits. Major mining projects intended to…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (493+ words) Kathmandu— Escalating tensions over tariffs have led Canada’s Ontario Premier Doug Ford to threaten cutting electricity and critical mineral exports to the United States, following the announcement of new levies on Canadian goods by President Donald Trump last week. The…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago   (530+ words) Kathmandu— The United States Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s appeal regarding restrictions on mail-in voting, allowing the implementation of an executive order despite ongoing legal challenges from Democratic officials and concerns about potential disruption…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago   (545+ words) Kathmandu— Retired American teacher Ronald Sakolsky traveled to Inner Mongolia this week to reunite with Yin Yuzhen, a woman he first met virtually in 1999 after seeing her work combating desertification in China’s Maowusu Sandy Land. Inspired by Yin's dedication, Sakolsky…...

4+ hour, 42+ min ago   (507+ words) Kathmandu— United States House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently met privately with Jared Kushner, son-in-law to former President Trump and a key outside advisor, signaling a possible White House effort to find common ground with Democrats should they regain…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (486+ words) Kathmandu— With pro-worker candidates gaining ground in state and local elections across the country, opportunities are emerging to rebuild the American labor movement even amidst challenges at the federal level. These newly elected officials can pass laws addressing longstanding barriers…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago   (464+ words) Kathmandu— Former United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant new tariffs on imports from Canada, targeting automobiles and automotive parts. The proposed tariffs, set at 50 percent, would double existing duties on Canadian cars and trucks starting…...