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Consider the evidence: Will change of guard change Nepal's fortune?

Deuba was previously appointed prime minister in 1995, 2001, 2004, and 2017, but has never served a full term

China to extend mass vaccination program to minors between 12-17 years

A number of provinces, regions and municipalities across China have announced that they extend a mass Covid-19 vaccination program for minors aged between 12 and 17 phase wise, authorities said.

Sri Lanka approves Chinese Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

Sri Lanka has approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine against Covid-19

Top polluter China starts carbon trade: All you need to know

Carbon allowances opened Friday at 48 yuan ($7.42) a metric ton and quickly hit a 10 per cent daily trading limit, according to people familiar with the details

After Beijing asserts terror attack on bus, Imran Khan assures probe

Khan held a telephone conversation with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to express condolences over the loss of lives of Chinese nationals

China's cyber-watchdog announces on-site Didi cybersecurity investigation

China's cyber-watchdog on Friday announced an on-site cybersecurity investigation of ride-hailing service Didi

Situation in Hong Kong deteriorating, China not keeping commitment: Biden

The situation in Hong Kong is deteriorating and the Chinese government is not keeping the commitment that it made, US President Joe Biden has said

Biden, Merkel discuss challenges posed by China during bilateral meet

Challenges posed by the rise of an aggressive China were discussed by US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during their bilateral meeting at the White House

China's economic growth loses steam as Covid-19 pandemic fears persist

Momentum slowed as more expensive raw materials weighed on factories

China ready for mutually acceptable solution to urgent border issues

Earlier in the day, the Chinese minister said that India-China relations remained at a "low point"

Olympic countdown: Manika-Sharath Kamal contenders in mixed doubles TT

India have been fielding at least two paddlers in every edition since 1988 when table-tennis made its debut at the Olympic Games. China have won 28 of the 32 golds that have been awarded so far

China says US measures on import from Xinjiang threaten global trade

China's government rejected US accusations of forced labour in Xinjiang, accusing it of hurting global trade after US lawmakers endorsed import curbs and warned American companies of legal risks

China's Tokyo contingent of 431 athletes biggest ever at an Olympics

China will send 431 athletes, including 24 Olympic champions, to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games following the unveiling of the delegation in Beijing

US lawmakers seek formation of bipartisan commission on origins of Covid-19

A group of Democratic lawmakers in the US has asked the Congressional leadership to establish a bipartisan commission, modelled after the 9/11 panel, on the origins of the Covid-19 virus in China

Best of BS Opinion: Fresh Covid worries, India's Afghan crisis, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

Endgame in Afghanistan?

The Ghani government may be able to hold out for the time being, but the geopolitical situation doesn't look good for India

India's Afghan crisis

Its options have narrowed as the Taliban advances

'Peace in border areas essential': EAM Jaishankar tells China's Wang Yi

The discussions between the two leaders focused on the outstanding issues along the LAC in the Western Sector.

At parliamentary panel meet, Rahul Gandhi raises national security issues

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised issue of national security vis--vis Pakistan, standoff with China, Taliban capturing fresh territories in Afghanistan at a parliamentary panel meeting Wednesday

China's bank regulator warns of rising bad loans due to uneven recovery

Chinese banks are facing the threat of rising bad loans in the future as the current economic recovery is unbalanced and lacks a solid foundation