International

December 5, 2023 12:52 PM

World Soil Day: Soil health, a critical climate change mitigator

At the COP28 climate summit, discussions and campaigns are underway on soil health—a seemingly abundant resource on Earth that demands attention. Despite its apparent simplicity, soil plays a crucial role in sustaining life. Often regarded as mere dirt on the Earth's surface, soil is, in f...

December 5, 2023 11:26 AM

Israeli forces escalate operations in southern Gaza

Israeli forces continue their aerial and ground assault in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous casualties among Palestinians, despite repeated calls from the United States and the United Nations urging them to prioritize civilian protection. Reports from residents and journalists on th...

December 4, 2023 10:49 PM

9th International Nepal Trade Fair ends today at Kathmandu

A total of 210 exhibition stalls from Bangladesh, India, China and Pakistan along with host Nepal were set up in the fair. Under the aegis of ICC, more than 30 Indian companies participated in the Indian Pavilion showcasing their capital goods in Hydropower and solar energy, electrical goods, engine...

December 4, 2023 3:18 PM

India agrees to withdraw soldiers from Maldives, President Muizzu says

Muizzu won the presidential election in September, having campaigned to alter the Maldives's "India first" policy and promising the removal of a small Indian military presence of some 75 personnel. "In the discussions we had, the Indian government has agreed to remove Indian soldiers," Muizz...

December 4, 2023 2:41 PM

COP28: Unveiling a visionary climate declaration and health milestones

The spotlight on the fourth day of COP28 was the unprecedented Climate and Health Ministerial, which brought together health ministers from over 100 countries.  A landmark commitment by over 100 health ministries in the inaugural climate-health ministerial, and substantial financial pledges at th...

December 4, 2023 1:54 PM

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 climate talks

 Money pledges grabbed the spotlight again at COP28 in Dubai on Monday as delegates turned their focus to the yawning gap in the need for climate finance and what's on offer. The United Arab Emirates, the host of this year's conference, pledged $270 billion in green finance by 2030 t...