International - Khabar Butwal

Cloud Seeding in Delhi Postponed Due to Lack of Moisture

The planned cloud seeding operation in India’s national capital, Delhi, scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed due to insufficient atmospheric moisture, officials from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur confirmed. Cloud seeding is an advanced weather modification technique that involves dispersing selected particles such as silver iodide or sodium chloride into clouds via aircraft or other means to induce or enhance rainfall. In an official statement, IIT Kanpur said: “This process is highly dependent on favorable atmospheric conditions. Since the humidity level was only around 15–20 percent, we could not induce rainfall yesterday. However, the experiment provided valuable scientific insights.”…

At Least Nine Ki*lled, Five Missing in Central Vietnam Floods

At least nine people have died and five others are missing due to flooding in central Vietnam, a government news portal reported on Wednesday. According to the National Committee for Disaster Response and Search and Rescue, six deaths were recorded in Da Nang city, one in Hue city, and two in Quang Ngai province. Chairing a meeting on post-flood relief and rescue with officials from the affected areas, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that severe flooding had hit central Vietnam, causing heavy rainfall in many regions. Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang reported that more than…

Typhoon Fengshen Kills 8 in the Philippines, 2 Missing

At least eight people were killed in the Philippines on Sunday due to Tropical Storm Fengshen, while two others remain missing, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo reported that five people died after a tree fell in Pitogo municipality of Quezon province, southeast of Manila. Three others were killed in the Western Visayas region in central Philippines. Castillo added that search and rescue operations are underway for two people missing after a landslide in Quezon municipality of Bukidnon province in southern Philippines. Typhoon Fengshen has affected around 15,000 families or about 30,000 individuals across…

Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway into Sea at Hong Kong International Airport, 2 Killed

A cargo aircraft skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport. According to local media reports, the incident occurred at 3:40 AM local time on Monday, when the plane collided with a ground vehicle before sliding into the sea. The vehicle also fell into the water along with the aircraft. Two ground staff members were killed in the accident, while all four crew members on board survived and have been transported to a hospital for treatment. Further details about the cause of the crash are yet to be made public, and an investigation is…

Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza Accusing Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Agreement

Israel has carried out airstrikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement. According to BBC reports, Israel targeted southern Gaza in the air attacks. An Israeli military spokesperson claimed that Hamas crossed the "Yellow Line" and launched attacks against Israeli forces. The spokesperson stated that Israeli troops had recently withdrawn from the area as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, and Hamas carried out attacks in the designated Yellow Line zone. In a post on social media platform X on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, “This morning, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and…

At Least 20 Ki*lled in Bus Fire in Rajasthan, India

At least 20 people were killed when a private bus caught fire in the western Indian state of Rajasthan on Tuesday, according to government officials. The moving bus suddenly caught fire near Thayat village in Jaisalmer district, about 548 kilometers west of the state capital, Jaipur. Officials said the bus was carrying 57 passengers when smoke began to emerge from the rear part of the vehicle. The driver stopped the bus immediately, but within moments, the entire bus was engulfed in flames, trapping many passengers inside. Several others were injured, some of them critically. Although the exact cause of the…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump to Receive Israel’s Highest Civilian Honor

The office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog has announced that former U.S. President Donald Trump will be awarded Israel’s highest civilian honor in recognition of his contributions to strengthening U.S.–Israel relations. President Trump has arrived in Israel, where he was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following his visit to Israel, Trump is scheduled to travel to Egypt, where he will hold discussions with other world leaders regarding peace efforts in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas has released seven Israeli hostages, all of whom have safely entered Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The freed hostages are being received…

The Moral Cost of imprisonment: Rethinking the Role of Zoos : Sushil Khanal

In an age of rising environmental awareness and growing recognition of animal rights, the ethical treatment of animals in captivity demands urgent reflection. Once regarded as centres of education and entertainment, zoos today have become symbols of an outdated relationship between humans and nature — one that values spectacle over compassion, and captivity over freedom. Behind the boundaries and behind the cages built for human entertainment lies silent suffering. Elephants, tigers, reptiles, birds, and marine creatures spend their entire lives confined within limited spaces that can never replicate the complexity of their natural habitats. Deprived of movement, social interaction, and…

57 Civilians Killed in RSF Drone Attack on Sudanese Shelter

The Sudanese government reported that a drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on an internally displaced persons shelter in El Fasher, a city in western Sudan, killed 57 civilians on Saturday. In a statement, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the assault, describing it as another “massacre by the terrorist militia” at the Dar Al-Arqam shelter. The ministry said the attack was part of the RSF’s ongoing plan to carry out collective extermination of displaced persons and civilians. According to the statement, the victims included 17 children, 22 women, and 18 elderly people. The Sudanese government…

Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Machado was recognized for her efforts to “keep the light of democracy burning amid growing darkness.” Announcing the award at a ceremony in Oslo on Friday, the committee praised her struggle for a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. In a post on X, the Nobel Committee highlighted that the prize was awarded for her “continuous efforts to promote the democratic rights of the Venezuelan people and her struggle for a fair and peaceful transition from…