Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah on course to become Nepal’s new prime minister
Kathmandu’s former mayor secured 68,348 votes, defeating former PM KP Sharma Oli by nearly 50,000 votes and bolstering his chances of becoming prime minister.
China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5%
Analysts have said the 2026 target reflects the government's pragmatic approach in recognizing the structural and cyclical challenges faced by the world's second-largest economy,…
Kathmandu roads thin out as 884,000 leave Valley ahead of March 5 polls
With vehicle movement halted from midnight on Wednesday ahead of elections, only medium-distance services are operating on the final day.
China’s Two Sessions to project stability with expected GDP trim, cautious diplomacy
The 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritise industrial upgrading, technological self-reliance, and fostering a strong domestic market, institutionalising state-guided growth.
Senior security official dismisses speculation that Pakistan could be next target after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
According to a brief shared with Dawn, the official said Pakistan was unlike Iran, in that it was fully integrated with the world and fully capable of defending itself.
China’s top political advisory body unveils agenda of the annual session
According to the proposed agenda, political advisers will hear and deliberate on a report on the work of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee and a report on how…
UNICEF alarmed over reports of deadly Myanmar air strikes on civilians
The Arakan Army, a rebel group at war with the ruling junta in Rakhine state, said 17 civilians including children were killed and 14 people wounded when the jet bombed a busy…
Malaysia police probe alleged plot to topple government
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the probe centres on claims that a local influencer was working in collaboration with an international media agency.
Like his father, Philippine President Marcos must answer for flood control mess: leftist party
The younger Marcos launched a crackdown on anomalies in flood control and infrastructure projects during his fourth State of the Nation Address last July.
Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open
ICC deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang said that the week-long “confirmation of charges” hearings, where judges will decide whether to open a full trial against Duterte,…