1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (468+ words) Myanmar’s New President Min Aung Hlaing Embarks on Diplomatic Tour ABC NEWS NEPAL Myanmar’s New President Min Aung Hlaing Embarks on Diplomatic Tour २२ भदौ २०८३, सोमबार ८: ५५ बजे Kathmandu— Within weeks of being elected Myanmar’s president in April, Min Aung…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (494+ words) Kathmandu— Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island, one of the Kuril Islands claimed by Japan, on August 13th, underscoring Russia’s firm stance on the territorial dispute and responding to Tokyo's strong support for Ukraine. The visit prompted a swift protest…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (482+ words) Kathmandu— Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s top diplomat, in Moscow on Monday, addressing a range of issues including the Ukraine conflict, alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilians, restrictions on the Russian…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (504+ words) Kathmandu— Aleksandr Efremov and Vasily Nagalev, two Russian soldiers captured in Mali in 2024, have recounted their ordeal after being released through negotiations involving the Russian Defense Ministry, Malian General Staff, and Libyan National Army forces. The servicemen were ambushed during…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (598+ words) Kathmandu— Growing anxieties over a new wave of mobilization are sweeping across Russia, fueled by reports of increasingly assertive military recruitment tactics. As Moscow prepares for anticipated winter offensives in Ukraine, individuals are alleging instances of coercion, including being targeted…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (493+ words) Kathmandu— Two people were killed and others injured Tuesday after drone attacks struck targets within Russia, including the Afipsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region and the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The strikes are part of a recent escalation…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (538+ words) Kathmandu— Fifteen years ago, Russia appeared poised to forge a strong economic partnership with Japan, potentially mirroring the post-war reconciliation seen between Russia and Germany; however, negotiations stalled due to Moscow’s distrust of Tokyo's close alignment with Washington. This experience,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (597+ words) Kathmandu— Following confident predictions in July that Ukraine had regained the initiative with a new wave of AI-assisted drones targeting Russian infrastructure, doubts are mounting about the effectiveness of this strategy. Reports indicate Russia is achieving high rates of intercepting…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (443+ words) Kathmandu— Two Colombian fighters captured by Russian forces have described a stark contrast between the recruitment pitches that drew them to Ukraine and the harsh realities they experienced while fighting alongside Ukrainian troops. The men allege they were promised substantial…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (642+ words) Kathmandu— Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, head of the Vatican’s diplomatic service, will visit Moscow from August 24-28 as Pope Leo XIV seeks to establish the Holy See as a central player in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. This move is driven by…...