Opinion

Kyiv- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that two days of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded with constructive discussions, raising the possibility of further negotiations as early as next week. In a statement posted on Telegram on Saturday, Zelenskyy said the talks focused on possible…

New York: Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro made a defiant and dramatic appearance in a New York federal courtroom, declaring himself a “kidnapped” president and a “prisoner of war” as legal proceedings formally began against him in the United States. The sound of clanking leg shackles echoed through the courtroom…

The unfolding crisis in Venezuela has once again exposed a fundamental contradiction in the global order: international law is proclaimed as universal, yet applied selectively. For small and medium-sized countries, the recent developments are not merely about Venezuela or its leadership. They are about the fragile promise that sovereignty, democracy,…

Kathmandu— Preparatory discussions have begun for possible political unity between the Ujyaala Nepal Party, patronised by Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, and the Progressive Democratic Party, backed by former minister Janardan Sharma. The move comes shortly after Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah…

Kathmandu- Christmas, observed worldwide on December 25, is traditionally celebrated as the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. While it remains a major religious festival for the Christian community, Christmas has increasingly become a global cultural celebration, embraced by people across communities for its message of peace, goodwill, and togetherness. Why…

Kathmandu- The United Nations states that gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential for achieving peaceful societies, realizing full human potential, and ensuring sustainable development. Globally, it is widely recognized that societies that promote gender equality tend to be more stable, prosperous, and resilient. Furthermore, research and…

The events that unfolded today, where the government led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli faced off with young, largely unorganized Gen Z protestors, reveal the consequences of policy missteps and harsh crackdowns. Scenes from the protest areas show police entering the Civil Hospital, beating students, firing tear gas, and…

What should not have happened has, unfortunately, occurred. Despite nearly a month of protests by community school teachers across Nepal demanding their rights and improvements in the education system, the government remained unresponsive. Today, clashes in Kathmandu between police and protesting teachers resulted in serious injuries to both teachers and…

The Friday incident at Tinkune was as condemnable as it was revealing of serious lapses in governance and administrative capacity. Allowing two politically opposed groups to stage demonstrations on the same day should have demanded careful planning and sensitivity from both the ruling parties and the Home Administration. However, Prime…

Kathmandu – Actor Saroj Khanal is a familiar name in both theatre and Nepali cinema. With over thirty plays and more than a hundred films to his credit, Khanal has established himself as a versatile performer. Recently, after an eight-year gap, he returned to the stage with the play Manjira:…