International - Khabar Butwal

Powerful Earthquake Strikes South America’s Drake Passage

A strong earthquake struck South America early Friday morning, with its epicenter located in the Drake Passage — the stretch of ocean that connects the southwestern Atlantic and southeastern Pacific Oceans. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake was initially measured at magnitude 8.0 but later revised to 7.5. The epicenter lay 36 kilometers deep beneath the seabed. The quake occurred in the remote oceanic region between Cape Horn (southern Chile) and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica, an area known for complex tectonic boundaries and frequent seismic activity. So far, there have been no reports of casualties…

Chinese FM Wang Yi: Sino-Indian Partnership Not Against Any Third Country

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated that the partnership between India and China is not directed against any third country. He clarified that the recent agreement between the two nations would not negatively affect any other country. His remarks come at a time when Nepal has strongly opposed the India–China agreement to expand trade via Lipulekh, formally protesting the move and uniting both ruling and opposition parties in parliament against it. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad with Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday, Wang Yi also noted that U.S. President Donald…

Road Accident in Afghanistan Kills 73, Including 17 Children

A devastating road accident in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of 73 people, 17 of whom were children, according to local authorities cited by the BBC. The bus involved was carrying Afghan citizens returning from Iran. According to Ahmadullah Muktaqi, Director of the Taliban government’s Information and Culture Department, the bus en route to Kabul collided with a truck and a motorcycle, causing a fire. All passengers on the bus died, and two people from the other vehicles involved in the accident also lost their lives. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening. In recent months, Iran has intensified the forced…

Thousands Protest in Israel Demanding End to Gaza War and Release of Hostages

Thousands of people in Israel demonstrated to demand an end to the Gaza conflict and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The largest crowd gathered on Sunday at “Hostages Square” in Tel Aviv. Organizers of the protest warned that government plans to control Gaza City put the lives of around 20 hostages held by Hamas at risk. As part of the widespread demonstration, a one-day national strike was held, leading to closures of roads, offices, and universities in some areas. Around 40 people were arrested during the day-long protests. The strike was organized in support of the hostages’ families…

Family of Abducted Nepali Student Bipin Joshi Meets Israeli President Herzog

The mother and sister of Bipin Joshi, the Nepali student abducted by Hamas, met Israeli President Isaac Herzog today in Jerusalem as part of their efforts to secure his release. According to the Nepali Embassy in Tel Aviv, Bipin’s mother Padma Joshi and sister Pushpa Joshi were accompanied by Nepali Ambassador Dhan Prasad Poudel during the courtesy meeting held at the presidential residence. They appealed to President Herzog to initiate humanitarian efforts for Bipin’s immediate release, emphasizing that he is an innocent student. President Herzog acknowledged that Bipin Joshi’s abduction during Hamas’s surprise attack on October 7, 2023, is well…

UAE Grants Amnesty to 120 Nepali Prisoners

The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted amnesty to 120 Nepali nationals imprisoned for various offenses. According to the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi, the remaining prison terms of these individuals have been waived. The embassy stated that the decision was made by the UAE government on the occasion of the Islamic festival of Al Ahad.

10 Killed, 35 Injured in Bus Accident in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal

In Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India, a bus accident resulted in 10 deaths and 35 injuries. On Friday morning, a private bus carrying pilgrims from Purba Bardhaman to Durgapur collided with a stationary truck on the road. All 10 fatalities occurred at the scene of the accident. The injured have been admitted to Burdwan Medical College Hospital for treatment.

Six Nepalis Among 13 Asian Citizens Dead in Kuwait After Consuming Toxic Alcohol

In Kuwait, 13 Asian citizens, including six Nepalis, have died after consuming illegal and toxic alcohol. The Nepali Embassy in Kuwait stated that further details are awaited and that inquiries are ongoing. Several people who fell ill after drinking the alcohol are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals. “Many are under treatment, and some bodies are reported to be in hospitals. Most of the deceased are eight Indians and a few Nepalis,” said Labor Attaché Acharya from the Nepali Embassy in Kuwait. Among the six Nepalis who died, five are men and one is a woman. Two victims were found…

India Celebrates 79th Independence Day

India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday. Every year on August 15, Independence Day is observed as a symbol of the end of British colonial rule and the emergence of India as a sovereign nation. Independence Day in India is marked with various ceremonies and cultural activities that promote patriotism and unity. The main event is held at Red Fort in the capital, Delhi, where the Indian Prime Minister hoists the national flag. Following the flag hoisting, a 21-gun salute is fired and the national anthem is played. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Address the NationPrime Minister Narendra…

Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar, 46 Dead

At least 46 people have been killed after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the remote village of Chasoti in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday afternoon. Among the dead are two personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), local sources confirmed. The sudden deluge struck around 1 p.m., sweeping away houses, shops, a security post, and a community kitchen set up for pilgrims. Many pilgrims en route to the famous Machail Mata Temple via Chasoti were caught in the disaster. Rescue teams have saved 167 people from the floods and landslides, with 38 reported to be in…