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Kathmandu- Nepal suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the ongoing ACC U19 Asia Cup at the Seven Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to field first. Nepal managed 130 runs in 31.1 overs, losing all wickets. Abhishesh Tiwari was the top scorer with…

Kathmandu- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended its congratulations to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) following the successful conclusion of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). In a letter addressed to CAN Chair Chatur Bahadur Chand, ICC Chair Jay Shah praised the association for organizing…

Moscow— Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Monday that its air defense systems shot down 130 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including the Moscow region. According to the ministry’s statement, 25 drones were intercepted over the Moscow region, of which 15 were heading toward the capital. The remaining drones…

Bangkok — Thailand will hold its next general election on February 8, 2026, the Election Commission announced on Monday, formally setting the timeline for a national poll following the dissolution of parliament. In a statement, the Election Commission said it had finalized the election schedule and confirmed Sunday, February 8…

Kathmandu– The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) will hold its 12th Unity General Convention from February 23 to 25 in Kathmandu. The decision was taken by a steering committee meeting held on Sunday after unity was reached among different factions within the association. The dates were officially announced through a joint…

Sydney– At least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, according to local media reports. Police have confirmed multiple fatalities and said two people are currently in custody in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred during a gathering of members of the…

Kathmandu– Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was hospitalised on Saturday after falling seriously ill while hiking at Champadevi Mountain on the outskirts of Kathmandu. According to sources at the Indian Embassy, Ambassador Srivastava suddenly fainted while hiking around 3:00 pm, yesterday. He was immediately rescued by a Nepal Army…

Kathmandu– Nepal suffered a defeat against Sri Lanka in their opening match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup Cricket, played at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday. After losing the toss, Nepal was invited to bat first but failed to build a competitive total, getting bowled…

Agency- The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Chinese security-scanner manufacturer Nuctech, examining whether the company gained an unfair advantage in the European market through illegal state subsidies. The probe follows unannounced European Commission inspections at Nuctech facilities in Poland and the Netherlands in April 2024. Initial findings…

Kathmandu– Five newly appointed non-resident ambassadors to Nepal submitted their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday in formal ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas. According to the Office of the President, the newly accredited envoys include Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev of Uzbekistan, Sena Latif of Romania, Lukmon Bobokalonzoda of…