Kathmandu. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is open to negotiating on the issue of an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia. He informed that the US has agreed to convey this proposal to the Russian administrative center, the Kremlin, during the UN General Assembly while talking to journalists.Recently, both Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks targeting each other's infrastructure. These attacks are particularly focused on energy production centers, transportation structures, and major supply (logistics) centers.President Zelenskyy said that he has requested 'Patriot' missiles from the US. He has also urged the US to grant a license for Ukraine to...
Nuwakot. There are no settlements currently in Khalde, Satbise, and Naubise of Uttargaya Rural Municipality-5 in Rasuwa. Khalde, where settlements were expanded in search of a safe life after being displaced from Gogane, Tirulugayet of the former Haku Village Development Committee following the Gorkha earthquake, has now turned into the sand of the Trishuli River.The fierce flood of Bhote Koshi not only washed away the shelter of 300 families but also snatched away their loved ones from each home. Those who survived have arrived in Banachautare of Bidur Municipality-5 in Nuwakot in search of a safe place, empty-handed.According to preliminary...
Kathmandu. During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Vitkof met, confirmed by Iranian government media. On Tuesday, Special Envoy Vitkof, who was part of the US negotiation team, held a sideline meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister.According to the Iranian government broadcaster 'Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting' (IRIB), the meeting was organized at the request of Special Envoy Vitkof.According to IRIB, Foreign Minister Araghchi accepted the meeting request with Vitkof to reiterate Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.The conditions put forward by Iran include the immediate end of...
Kaski. Flydubai is starting regular flights on the Dubai-Pokhara-Dubai route from today at Pokhara International Airport.While regular international flights have not been possible since the airport came into operation on January 1, 2023 (Poush 17, 2079 BS), tourism entrepreneurs, industrialists, and the general public here are excited about the commencement of regular flights by Flydubai.All preparations and infrastructure management work required for international flights have been completed, informed Jagannath Niroula, General Manager of the airport.According to him, the Flydubai aircraft will land in Pokhara at 6:15 PM on Wednesday and depart for Dubai with passengers at 7:15 PM. The aircraft...
Kathmandu. French President Emmanuel Macron, addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly, emphasized the need to defend Ukraine more than ever before. He stated that with winter approaching, Ukraine's defense needs to be 'more than ever before'.During his address, President Macron said that France would 'spare no effort' to initiate useful talks between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible. He also called for a 'double moratorium' to stop targeted attacks on grain transportation routes via the Black Sea, as well as on energy and civilian infrastructure.Commenting on the current situation in Gaza, he described it as a 'scene that...
Kathmandu. On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, a meeting was held on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.During the meeting, Prime Minister Takaichi said that the economic relationship between the two countries in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and important minerals is 'continuously moving forward'.Furthermore, she expressed the expectation that this relationship between Japan and America will become even stronger in the coming days, and President Trump also agreed with her statement....