WORLD

Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions

Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions

More than a year has passed since the startup put Chinese AI on the map in early 2025 with a low-cost chatbot that perfo...

More than a year has passed since the startup put Chinese AI on the map in early 2025 with a low-cost chatbot that perfo...

Apr 09, 2026

WORLD

UN chief warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose 'grave risk' to US-Iran truce: spokesman

UN chief warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose 'grave risk' to US-Iran truce: spokesman

"The ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire and the efforts toward a lasting and compr...

"The ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire and the efforts toward a lasting and compr...

Apr 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Deadly Patan stabbing: Two brothers killed after phone call dispute; two arrested

Deadly Patan stabbing: Two brothers killed after phone call dispute; two arrested

Further investigation into the case is underway.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

Apr 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Two dead, two injured in ambulance crash in Kalikot

Two dead, two injured in ambulance crash in Kalikot

The ambulance, bearing registration number Karnali Province 01001 Jha 0024, was en route to Surkhet from Hima Rural Muni...

The ambulance, bearing registration number Karnali Province 01001 Jha 0024, was en route to Surkhet from Hima Rural Muni...

Apr 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Rain likely in several parts today

Rain likely in several parts today

Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is occurring in some parts of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbin...

Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is occurring in some parts of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbin...

Apr 09, 2026

POLITICS

People's Movement Day being celebrated today

People's Movement Day being celebrated today

The 30-year-old Panchayat system was brought down by a joint people's movement led by the Nepali Congress along with the...

The 30-year-old Panchayat system was brought down by a joint people's movement led by the Nepali Congress along with the...

Apr 09, 2026

WORLD

France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat

France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat

The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next few ye...

The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next few ye...

Apr 09, 2026

WORLD

Panic in Lebanon as Israel carries out most violent strikes on capital

Panic in Lebanon as Israel carries out most violent strikes on capital

AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising over Beirut and the suburbs, while AFP journalists saw panic in the...

AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising over Beirut and the suburbs, while AFP journalists saw panic in the...

Apr 09, 2026

WORLD

US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging

US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had set the elimination or at least severe degradation of Iran's nuclear programme as...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had set the elimination or at least severe degradation of Iran's nuclear programme as...

Apr 09, 2026

DIASPORA

Monalisha Khamboo named ambassador for 'The Gift of Chess' in Nepal

Monalisha Khamboo named ambassador for 'The Gift of Chess' in Nepal

The New York-headquartered organization announced Khamboo's appointment on Wednesday through its X (formerly Twitter) an...

The New York-headquartered organization announced Khamboo's appointment on Wednesday through its X (formerly Twitter) an...

Apr 09, 2026