Balochistan, Pakistan’s Largest Province, Declares Independence; Appeals to United Nations for Recognition
Dipesh Shrestha: Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, has declared its independence from the country. Already grappling with inflation, poverty, and mounting foreign debt, Pakistan now faces
New Human Trafficking Route: Bangladesh–Kathmandu–Europe
Nepal has emerged as a significant transit point for human trafficking from Bangladesh to Europe, primarily due to its visa-on-arrival policy and relatively relaxed border
Apple farming on public land in Mustang
Mustang, 16 May: Apple farming has begun on public land in Mustang. While the expansion of apple cultivation is timely from the perspective of promoting
Putin Sends Top Delegation to Istanbul Talks; Russia–US–Ukraine Summit Fails to Materialize
Russian President Vladimir Putin is not expected to personally attend the upcoming Russia–Ukraine negotiations scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Türkiye. According to an official
Our Himalayas are under extraordinary stress due to climate change,” said Foreign Minister Rana
Kathmandu, 16 May: Speaking at the opening session of the Sagarmatha Dialogue, which began in Kathmandu on Friday, she said, “Our glaciers, the silent symbols
Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The delegations are in place but negotiatons have been pushed out to after lunch, according to Moscow The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine
‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ begins today, 175 foreign guests arrive in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, 16 May: The government is organizing the ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ for the first time, starting today, with the aim of informing the global community about
The Israeli blockade has caused a severe food crisis in Gaza
The Israeli blockade on Gaza has created a dire food shortage. Images have surfaced of Palestinians struggling for food at a distribution center in Beit
In 2025, the United States is projected to incur a huge loss from foreign tourism
A claim that Goldman Sachs has projected a potential $90 billion loss to the U.S. economy due to President Donald Trump’s policies is accurate. This
Putin proposed direct talks to Ukraine but did not go himself
Putin had proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that it would be better to resolve issues through direct dialogue rather than through third-party mediation. He
