KATHMANDU, March 5: The acid attack survivor Muskan Khatun has been named for the US State Department's International Women of Courage Award this year.

While the Nepal government's stated attitude toward FDI is positive, this has not yet translated into practice, says State Department’s Investment Climate Statement

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Nepal is currently the biggest hub for the India-based terrorist group Indian Mujahedeen, the US State Department claimed in its recent report.

WASHINGTON, July 9: The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday, despite Chinese criticism of the deal.