International

February 24, 2026 1:49 PM

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China Adds 20 Japanese Companies to Export Control List Amid Taiwan Tensions

China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and another 20 on a watchlist amid rising tensions between the two countries over Taiwan. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, Chinese exporters will be barred from supplying dual-use goods - items that can serve both civilian and mili...

February 24, 2026 12:25 PM

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Cloudy Skies, Light Rain and Snow Likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki

Weather in the mountainous belt of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces will be generally cloudy and partly cloudy in the hilly region today. According to the weather forecast released by the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall at a few places in th...

February 24, 2026 11:23 AM

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Sends Independence Day Wishes

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today conveyed his greetings to Foreign Minister of Estonia Margus Tsahkna and its citizens on their Independence Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthening the friendly ties between the two countries.

February 24, 2026 10:10 AM

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Bangladesh: President Summons First Session of 13th Parliament on 12 March

President Mohammad Shahabuddin has summoned the first session of the 13th Parliament for 12th March, nearly a month after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) formed the government following its victory. According to a Jatiya Sangsad statement, the President convened the session under Article 72(1...

February 24, 2026 9:53 AM

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Europe Warns U.S. Trade Deals at Risk After Trump Imposes Global 15% Tariff

Europe has warned that trade deals struck with the U.S. could now be at risk after President Donald Trump unveiled a new global 15 percent tariff on all imports at the weekend. Trump’s move came after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down his global tariffs policy, implemented last spring, th...