Blockade intensifies tensions in Iran

The ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran is showing signs of lasting for months, triggering major volatility in the global oil market. President Donald Trump
Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer, confirms continued phone negotiations

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States has recently been holding phone discussions with Iran, after canceling a planned trip for American negotiators
Nepal’s economy is improving

Kathmandu, 29 April: Despite continued economic growth, Nepal’s per capita income is projected to decline. The National Statistics Office has estimated that in the current
Today’s Exchange Rate

Kathmandu, 28 April: The Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for Tuesday. While the US dollar rate, which remained stable on Monday,
Nationwide bulldozer drive against encroached areas

Kathmandu, 27 April: The government, which has begun demolishing squatter settlements in the Kathmandu Valley, is now operating bulldozers across other parts of the country
Clear the Thapathali Riverbank

Kathmandu, 26 April: Squatter settlements in Thapathali, Shantinagar, and Gairigaun in Kathmandu have been cleared peacefully. However, in Manohara, Bhaktapur, locals obstructed authorities when bulldozers
How are Russia and China benefiting from the Iran crisis?

Kathmandu, 26 April: The ongoing US–Israeli war against Iran has created a major opportunity for Russia and China. Both Moscow and Beijing view this conflict
The current government will resolve the squatter problem: Prime Minister

Kathmandu, 25 April: Prime Minister Balen Shah has pledged that the current government will manage the landless squatters living along riverbanks. At a time when
Prime Minister Visits India

Kathmandu, 25 April: Prime Minister Balen Shah is set to visit the neighboring country India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that this will
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah for another three weeks

After agreeing to extend the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah for another three weeks, Donald Trump stated that Israel still retains the right to respond