International

August 28, 2025 7:09 AM August 28, 2025 7:09 AM

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PM Modi holds a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, last evening. In a social media post, Mr Modi said Finland is a valued partner in the European Union. Both leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in key sectors such as trade, techno...

August 27, 2025 10:44 PM August 27, 2025 10:44 PM

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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated with Traditional Fervour by Newar Community in Nepal

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in Nepal. For the newar community, it's primarily a day of home and temple worship and the ritualistic avoidance of looking at the moon on this day. Samaybaji, authentic newari cuisine which consist of boiled egg, fried fish, buffalo choila, bhatmas, chatmari, bara, fl...

August 27, 2025 9:31 PM August 27, 2025 9:31 PM

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China Rejects US-Russia Nuclear Disarmament Talks

China said today that it will not join nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s call for trilateral negotiations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, it is neither reasonable nor realistic to expect China’s participation due to u...

August 27, 2025 9:25 PM August 27, 2025 9:25 PM

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Flash Floods in Sudan’s Al-Dammer City Kill at Least Nine

At least nine people have died in Sudan after flash floods hit the northern city of Al-Dammer, capital of River Nile State, following intense seasonal rains. Local media reported that the floods inundated five neighbourhoods and disrupted access, while parts of the main road linking Atbara and Khart...

August 27, 2025 9:18 PM August 27, 2025 9:18 PM

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Japan Protests China’s New Structure in East China Sea

Japan’s Foreign Ministry has lodged a protest against China over the construction of a new structure in the East China Sea. The ministry confirmed that the structure is on China’s side of the median line dividing the two nations. Despite a 2008 agreement on joint gas field development, talks have si...

August 27, 2025 9:06 PM August 27, 2025 9:06 PM

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Tokyo Records 10th Straight Day Above 35°C, Sets New Heat Record

Tokyo recorded its 10th consecutive day today with temperatures of 35°C or higher, setting a new record amid Japan’s hottest-ever June and July. Central Tokyo hit 36.0°C, while Hatoyama Town in Saitama soared to 39.4°C. Nearby cities Kumagaya and Koga also saw temperatures near 39°C.   This yea...

August 27, 2025 9:03 PM August 27, 2025 9:03 PM

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25% Additional Levy on Indian Exports to US Comes Into Effect Today

The levy of an additional 25 per cent on Indian exports to the United States came into effect today. US President Donald Trump had earlier announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports after a deal between the two countries was not reached before the 1st of August deadline.     An additional 25 p...

August 27, 2025 7:58 PM August 27, 2025 7:58 PM

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Russia Launches Massive Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive drone attack on energy and gas transport infrastructure across six Ukrainian regions overnight. According to media reports, Russian forces significantly damaged gas transport infrastructure in the Poltava region and struck equipment at one of the key substations in the Sumy...

August 27, 2025 7:40 PM August 27, 2025 7:40 PM

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Venezuela Deploys Military Drones and Naval Vessels to Patrol Caribbean Coastline

Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino has announced the deployment of military drones and naval vessels to patrol the nation’s Caribbean coastline. The move comes amid growing tension with the United States, which recently dispatched a naval force near Venezuelan waters, citing anti-drug ope...