Travel
US tourists top Nepal's visitor list in October
American tourists became the top source of visitors to Nepal in October 2026, even as industry leaders warn that overall capacity remains underutilized.
United States
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Politics
Minister Pokharel and US diplomat discuss education and sports ties
Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel and US chargé d’affaires Megan Bouldin met in Kathmandu to discuss academic exchanges and sports training ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
World
UN condemns US embargo on Cuba a day after envoys' shouting match
The UN General Assembly again voted on Wednesday to condemn the US economic embargo on Cuba, a day after an angry exchange between the two countries' diplomats briefly halted the debate.
World
G20 foreign ministers meet in Atlanta as wars divide members
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta on October 30–31, ahead of the leaders' summit in Miami in December. The wars in Ukraine and Iran are expected to divide the talks.
World
US and Iran Trade Threats as Backchannel Talks Over Hormuz Falter
Indirect diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz face severe friction amid conflicting narratives and threats from Donald Trump.
Business
US and China Release $60 Billion Tariff-Cut Lists Following Summit
The United States and China have published reciprocal lists of non-sensitive goods worth $60 billion that will benefit from reduced tariffs following a summit in Washington.
World
Trump and Xi Extend Trade Truce and Open AI Talks at Washington Summit
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured a temporary trade truce extension and established new AI talks at a White House summit, though major strategic rifts remain unresolved.
Technology
US Calls to Slow AI Face Pushback from Beijing Amid Geopolitical Race
Proposals by Silicon Valley leaders to moderate AI development have sparked resistance from China, highlighting intense geopolitical rivalry and mounting commercial pressures.
World
US, Denmark Reach Security Pact on Greenland After Months of Tensions
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have negotiated a security agreement to resolve months of diplomatic friction, though disagreements persist over the extent of Washington's authority.
World
Iran Awaits Formal US Reply on Hormuz Deal as Mediators Meet
Iranian diplomats are meeting Qatari mediators in New York to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even as US President Donald Trump publicly dismissed Tehran's latest proposal.