Japanese Encephalitis Cases and Deaths Rise, Health Authorities Urge Vigilance

Kathmandu, 24 August: The Family Welfare Division has urged the public to remain alert and take preventive measures against Japanese encephalitis (JE), a mosquito-borne disease,
Iran’s President Admits Citizens Are Facing ‘Serious Problems’ Amid War and Sanctions

Tehran- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday acknowledged that Iranian citizens are currently facing “many problems” as the country struggles with the economic and social
Today’s Exchange Rate

Kathmandu, 23 August: Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for Sunday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US
US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria after Iran protest

Two US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft have departed Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base, nearly a month after their deployment triggered criticism and concern from Iran
Snakebites: Nepal’s Silent Monsoon Disaster

Kathmandu, 22 August: As the monsoon begins, Nepalis become alert to the risks of floods, landslides and inundation. But for many rural families, there is
Houthis Emerge as Iran’s More Effective Ally Than Hezbollah

Yemen- Yemen’s Houthi movement has emerged as a more strategically useful ally for Iran than Hezbollah, combining Iranian military support with control of territory and
Dhorpatan Attracts Foreign Hunters

Baglung, 21 August: Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal’s only legally designated hunting reserve, recorded the hunting of 21 blue sheep (naur) and 11 Himalayan tahrs (jharal)
Israel Accuses Hamas of Using Gaza Hospital for Torture

Jerusalem- Israel has accused Hamas of using Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as a center for interrogations, torture and internal security operations, claiming
OpenAI Slows Development of Advanced AI Following Cyberattack

San Francisco- OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced that it will slow down the development of its most advanced AI model for a period
Today’s Exchange Rate

Kathmandu, 20 Aug: The Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for Thursday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one