ECONOMY

Korea downsizes its welcome mat for migrant workers

Korea downsizes its welcome mat for migrant workers

For 2026, South Korea has fixed the quota for non-professional workers (E-9 visa) at 80,000, down by 50,000 from the 130...

For 2026, South Korea has fixed the quota for non-professional workers (E-9 visa) at 80,000, down by 50,000 from the 130...

Dec 25, 2025

WORLD

Israel calls countries condemning new West Bank settlements 'morally wrong'

Israel calls countries condemning new West Bank settlements 'morally wrong'

Israel approves new West Bank settlements, drawing international criticism, while defending the move as a security measu...

Israel approves new West Bank settlements, drawing international criticism, while defending the move as a security measu...

Dec 25, 2025

POLITICS

Balen and Rabi conclude their second one-on-one meeting in Lalitpur

Balen and Rabi conclude their second one-on-one meeting in Lalitpur

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane hold their second one-on-one private meeting in Lalitpur. Visib...

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane hold their second one-on-one private meeting in Lalitpur. Visib...

Dec 25, 2025

WORLD

Russian bombers carry out 'scheduled' flight north of Scandinavia

Russian bombers carry out 'scheduled' flight north of Scandinavia

"Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers and missile carriers carried out a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Ba...

"Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers and missile carriers carried out a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Ba...

Dec 25, 2025

ECONOMY

Petroleum imports via Birgunj reach Rs 72 billion in five months

Petroleum imports via Birgunj reach Rs 72 billion in five months

According to the Birgunj Customs Office, the import of five types of petroleum products during the period generated Rs 3...

According to the Birgunj Customs Office, the import of five types of petroleum products during the period generated Rs 3...

Dec 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Wild elephants leave a trail of destruction in Triyuga, Udayapur

Wild elephants leave a trail of destruction in Triyuga, Udayapur

The tuskers entered the village at night and caused damage to more than 12 houses in Triyuga-5 Bagchauri, Triyuga-6 Moha...

The tuskers entered the village at night and caused damage to more than 12 houses in Triyuga-5 Bagchauri, Triyuga-6 Moha...

Dec 25, 2025

POLITICS

Oli says UML ready for polls, expresses confidence of majority win

Oli says UML ready for polls, expresses confidence of majority win

CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli says his party is ready for elections and confident of winning a majority, but calls on the...

CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli says his party is ready for elections and confident of winning a majority, but calls on the...

Dec 25, 2025

WORLD

Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war

Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war

But celebrations returned full swing Wednesday with crowded parades and music in the occupied West Bank city, as a fragi...

But celebrations returned full swing Wednesday with crowded parades and music in the occupied West Bank city, as a fragi...

Dec 25, 2025

POLITICS

Mayor Balen changes his political mood, plans to launch party and contest election from Jhapa

Mayor Balen changes his political mood, plans to launch party and contest election from Jhapa

Balen has decided to form a political party and contest the March 5 HoR election, citing political instability and lack...

Balen has decided to form a political party and contest the March 5 HoR election, citing political instability and lack...

Dec 25, 2025

SOCIETY

TU Convocation Ceremony: Over 16,000 students conferred on degrees

TU Convocation Ceremony: Over 16,000 students conferred on degrees

Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the University Sushila Karki along with senior figures from the academic world, ann...

Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the University Sushila Karki along with senior figures from the academic world, ann...

Dec 25, 2025