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India Funds New Health Post in Nepal, Boosting Cross-Border Healthcare Access
Foundation stone laid for Bhimgithe Health Post in Nepal, a high-impact project built with Indian financial assistance to improve local healthcare services.
Pope Slams Using God's Name for War & Gain as Trump Trade Intensifies
Pope Leo XIV criticizes manipulating religion for military and political gain in Cameroon visit, as US President Donald Trump continues his public attacks on the Pontiff.
India Funds Nepal Health Post, Boosting Grassroots Healthcare Access
India assists Nepal in building Bhimgithe Health Post in Baglung, part of a 13.59 billion NPR High Impact Community Development Project partnership.
Nepal's Young Deputy Speaker Boycotts Weddings Involving Dowry Payments
Nepal's Deputy Speaker Rubi Kumari Thakur vows not to attend weddings involving dowry, calling it a social and legal offense undermining women's rights.
IOC Chief Urges EU to Protect Sport's Autonomy Amid Global Tensions
IOC President Kirsty Coventry urges EU policymakers to safeguard the autonomy and political neutrality of sport to preserve its unifying power.
China Pressures Nepal on Tibet, Taiwan Amid Strategic Anxiety
China urges Nepal to curb Tibet & Taiwan-linked events, citing "anti-China" activity. Nepal reaffirms One-China policy but asserts sovereignty.
China's Undersea AI Data Centers Heat Up South China Sea, Risk Ecology
US experts warn China's underwater data centers release intense heat, threatening marine ecology and neighboring countries like Vietnam and the Philippines.
Pakistan Lacks Leverage to Broker US-Iran Peace, Report Concludes
Analysis says Pakistan failed as Middle East peace arbiter due to lack of leverage, conflicting alliances, and regional instability.
Lavrov Urges US Dialogue Over Confrontation Amid Iran Tensions
Russian FM Lavrov advises US to engage in dialogue, not confrontation. Security Council warns of potential US-Israel attack on Iran as Pakistan mediates.
IMF Slashes Pakistan's Growth Forecast, Warns of Global Economic Risks
IMF lowers Pakistan's FY27 growth to 3.5%, hikes inflation forecast, and warns of global economic risks from Middle East conflict.
South Korea Defends Trade Practices in Formal Response to U.S. Probe
South Korea submits formal opinion to USTR, defending its market economy and anti-forced labor efforts amid U.S. trade investigations.
Bangladesh Seeks $2 Billion for Energy Crisis, Warns of 1970s-Style Shock
PM Tarique Rahman seeks urgent $2B from partners to tackle energy crisis, warning gains since 1971 independence are at risk of reversal.
Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor Lead Indian Charge on TIME's 2026 Influential List
Google's Sundar Pichai, actor Ranbir Kapoor, and chef Vikas Khanna are featured in TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list.
UN Launches Borrowers Platform to Tackle Debt Inequity for Developing Nations
UN Secretary-General launches Borrowers Platform to help developing countries share knowledge and negotiate collectively on debt issues with creditors.
IMF Warns War and Debt Straining Global Finances, Urges Fiscal Caution
IMF warns Middle East war and high debt are straining global finances, urging targeted support over broad stimulus to avoid worsening inflation.
Korean Airlines Hike Fuel Surcharges to Highest Level for May Flights
South Korean airlines impose top-tier fuel surcharges for May flights as oil prices surge. International ticket prices to rise sharply.
UN Chief Guterres Demands Dialogue, Respect for Law Amid Global Tensions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for urgent dialogue and full respect for international law amid rising geopolitical conflicts and global instability.
World Bank Aims to Secure Water for 1 Billion by 2030, Citing Economic Threat
World Bank's Water Forward initiative aims to secure water access for 1 billion people by 2030, linking water to jobs, growth, and economic stability.
Global Conflicts, Supply Shocks Threaten Developing Nations' Economic Gains
G-24 warns global conflicts and supply disruptions risk inflation and growth progress in developing nations, calling for stronger multilateral support.
Pope Urges "Unarmed Peace" as Trump Criticizes Pontiff Over Iran Stance
Pope Leo XIV advocates for peace without weapons as Donald Trump criticizes the Pontiff's stance on Iran and nuclear threats. Tensions rise.
US Warns Chinese Banks: Face Sanctions for Iranian Money Flows
US Treasury warns Chinese banks of secondary sanctions if they facilitate Iranian financial transactions, amid global energy corridor tensions.
Lavrov Meets Xi, Paves Way for Putin's China Visit Amid Global Crisis
Russian FM Lavrov meets Xi Jinping, setting stage for Putin's upcoming China trip as both nations tout partnership as global stabilizer.
Nepal's Bode town continues centuries-old tongue-piercing festival
Witness the centuries-old Jibro Chedne Jatra in Bode, Nepal, where devotees pierce their tongues with a 10-inch needle in an annual ritual.
Nepal's Thimi Town Turns Orange for Vibrant Sindoor Jatra New Year Festival
Nepal celebrates New Year 2081 with Sindoor Jatra in Thimi. See vibrant photos of orange vermilion, palanquins, and traditional music.
Kanye West Postpones France Concert Amid Ban Reports After UK Visa Denial
Kanye West postpones France show after Marseille mayor calls him unwelcome. This follows UK visa denial for Wireless Festival over controversy.