Nepal’s Everest permits surge despite inflation as China closes northern route to climbers
Nepal’s Department of Tourism has issued 360 climbing permits for Mount Everest as of mid-April 2026, a nine per cent increase from the 331 permits…
Butwal’s Pavement Crackdown Sparks Traders’ Backlash Over Alleged Heavy-Handed Enforcement
Municipal authorities in Butwal, Nepal’s third-largest city, have triggered a sharp conflict with local traders over an aggressive pavement-clearing drive, with business owners accusing officials…
US Fentanyl Crisis Deepens as Policy Shifts Strain Public Health Response
The United States faces an escalating fentanyl overdose crisis even as policy approaches shift away from public health interventions toward enforcement-focused strategies, according to drug…
French UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in Lebanon attack as Israel-Hezbollah tensions simmer despite ceasefire
A French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was killed in an attack in southern Lebanon on April 18, 2026,…
Brazil’s President Denounces UN Security Council’s Permanent Members as ‘Lords of War’
Brazil’s president has characterized the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council as “Lords of War,” delivering a sharp critique of the global…
Chelsea and Manchester United Clash in High-Stakes Premier League Encounter
Chelsea and Manchester United face off in a pivotal Premier League fixture on April 18, 2026, with both clubs seeking crucial points in what promises…
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Pitches Economic Reforms and Investment Case at IMF-World Bank Meetings in Washington
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the country’s economic stabilisation programme and investment opportunities to representatives of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank during…
Pakistan’s PM Charts Diplomatic Course Across Three Nations, Emphasizes Peace and Regional Stability
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif concluded a significant three-nation diplomatic tour, departing from the Turkish coastal city of Antalya with what he described as…
Iran rejects timeline for US talks as Trump signals weekend negotiations; diplomatic uncertainty clouds Islamabad-hosted discussions
Iran has stated that no date has been set for the next round of negotiations with the United States, contradicting optimistic signals from Washington about…
Bushra Bibi petitions Pakistan high court to suspend corruption sentence citing undisclosed eye surgery
Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed an urgent petition before the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of her seven-year…