SPORTS

World Cup League 2: Scotland set 244-run target for Nepal

World Cup League 2: Scotland set 244-run target for Nepal

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Scotland posted 243 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted ove...

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Scotland posted 243 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted ove...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

Keir Starmer: British PM fighting for his political future

Keir Starmer: British PM fighting for his political future

In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of "service" that would "tread more...

In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of "service" that would "tread more...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

Epstein files on display at New York pop-up exhibit, all 3.5 million pages

Epstein files on display at New York pop-up exhibit, all 3.5 million pages

The library, dubbed "The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room," has bound all the documents release...

The library, dubbed "The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room," has bound all the documents release...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

What if we killed all mosquitoes?

What if we killed all mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes kill around 760,000 people every year, according to research site Our World in Data, with humans ourselves co...

Mosquitoes kill around 760,000 people every year, according to research site Our World in Data, with humans ourselves co...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

World risks year of severe fires fuelled by climate change: researchers

World risks year of severe fires fuelled by climate change: researchers

"This year the global fire season has got off to a very fast start," said Theodore Keeping, a researcher at Imperial Col...

"This year the global fire season has got off to a very fast start," said Theodore Keeping, a researcher at Imperial Col...

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

UML appoints Padma Aryal as PP deputy leader

UML appoints Padma Aryal as PP deputy leader

UML PP leader Ram Bahadur Thapa “Badal” appointed Aryal to the post, according to party Secretary Mahesh Bas...

UML PP leader Ram Bahadur Thapa “Badal” appointed Aryal to the post, according to party Secretary Mahesh Bas...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

'Big hug' or colder shoulder? Xi-Trump talks spotlight contrasting styles, expectations

'Big hug' or colder shoulder? Xi-Trump talks spotlight contrasting styles, expectations

Taiwan, tariffs, rare earths and the war in Iran are among the contentious topics set to be discussed by the two leaders...

Taiwan, tariffs, rare earths and the war in Iran are among the contentious topics set to be discussed by the two leaders...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

South Korea floats AI profit social tax as tech giants boom

South Korea floats AI profit social tax as tech giants boom

The two South Korean firms have emerged as key suppliers of high-performance chips powering AI infrastructure globally,...

The two South Korean firms have emerged as key suppliers of high-performance chips powering AI infrastructure globally,...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires, one dead: authorities

Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires, one dead: authorities

The Russian military meanwhile said it had shot down 27 Ukrainian drones after the ceasefire expired.

The Russian military meanwhile said it had shot down 27 Ukrainian drones after the ceasefire expired.

May 12, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold and silver prices increased in the domestic market on Tuesday.

Gold and silver prices increased in the domestic market on Tuesday.

May 12, 2026