WORLD
S. Korea secures 270 mn barrels of oil from suppliers unaffected by Hormuz blockade: offic...
S. Korea secures 270 mn barrels of oil from suppliers unaffe...
"I hereby report to the nation that visits to four countries have secured the import of 273 million barrels of crude oil by the end of this year," Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff to the president, said.
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with efforts on for US-Iran talks
Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with effort...
"Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye from 15-18 April 2026," the ministry said in a statement, using Turkey's official name.
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Maldives president slashes cabinet after poll debacle
Maldives president slashes cabinet after poll debacle
Muizzu introduced four new faces into a cabinet trimmed to 15 members from the previous 20. Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel was replaced by the Maldives High Commissioner in London, Iruthisham Adam.
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations
Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault...
Rose alleged in a series of widely reported but now-deleted posts on social media that the singer had assaulted her in a nightclub in Melbourne almost two decades ago.
Apr 15, 2026
SOCIETY
AFP Nepal ups surveillance to control revenue leakage
AFP Nepal ups surveillance to control revenue leakage
The security system was beefed up by the AFP Nepal personnel following complaints that the country was losing massive revenue, and the business volume in Nepal's cities along the border area was slowed, as a large number of Nepalis were thronging the Indian markets to buy essential goods.
Apr 15, 2026
SOCIETY
International Wellness Day being observed today
International Wellness Day being observed today
The United Nations had, at the initiative of Nepal, on March 10, 2026, endorsed a resolution, declaring to observe April 15 each year as International Wellness Day (Aarogya Diwas).
Apr 15, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold increased by Rs 2,900 per tola, while silver rose by Rs 155 per tola today.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
Is PM Balendra’s India visit being prepared?
Is PM Balendra’s India visit being prepared?
The buzz intensified after his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, extended an invitation for an official visit.
Apr 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Personal Event Registration Week begins across 753 local units from today
Personal Event Registration Week begins across 753 local uni...
The nationwide campaign is being conducted at the request of the National ID and Civil Registration Department with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of registering personal events.
Apr 15, 2026