The Kathmandu Post
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A Nepali English-language news outlet covering local and international news, including politics, economics, and social issues.
- 30 stories today
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- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Met Office predicts monsoon arrival in Nepal within a few daysThe Met Office predicts the monsoon will arrive in Nepal soon, but experts warn of ongoing risks from landslides, floods, and droughts, with many communities still living in disaster-prone areas.
- Supreme Court orders a new law as Transitional Justice Act overlooks child soldiers’ issueNepal's Supreme Court ordered the government to create a law criminalizing child soldier recruitment and improve rehabilitation efforts, criticizing the Transitional Justice Act for failing to address child soldiers' issues.
- Three years on, Narayani iconic bridge project yet to take shapeThree years after the contract was awarded, the Narayani iconic bridge project remains in early foundation stages with significant delays
- Iranian-American fans face uneasy World Cup as war ragesIranian-American fans are conflicted about attending the World Cup as political tensions between the US and Iran affect their support for the Iranian team.
- Susta residents object after Indian border force enters Nepali territoryResidents of Susta in Nepal confronted Indian border force personnel after they entered Nepali territory, leading to a brief standoff before the Indian force withdrew.
- US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source saysA potential US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed in Geneva, aiming to end hostilities in the Gulf and Lebanon with waived sanctions and ceasefire terms, though Israel is excluded from the agreement.
- Kathmandu, Beijing announce Foreign Minister Khanal’s China visitNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is visiting China to enhance bilateral relations and discuss cooperation on infrastructure, trade, and connectivity projects.
- Students in remote Baglung walk up to four hours daily for schoolStudents in remote areas of Baglung face long daily commutes to attend secondary school, with many relying on rented accommodation or dropping out due to the challenges.
- Supreme Court directs government to criminalise child soldier recruitmentThe Supreme Court has ordered the government to criminalise the recruitment of children under 18 in military forces and address discrimination against former child soldiers. It also found inadequate financial support and ongoing rights violations in their rehabilitation.
- Seven killed in bus crash in Namobuddha, KavreSeven people died and 16 were injured when a bus crashed in Namobuddha, Kavre. Police are investigating the incident.
- Forest litter replaces chemical fertiliser in Arghakhanchi villageFarmers in Arghakhanchi village are using organic compost made from forest litter instead of chemical fertilizers, improving soil fertility and reducing wildfire risks while generating income.
- SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaireElon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's $75 billion IPO, with his net worth exceeding $1.1 trillion, driven by his companies Tesla and SpaceX, despite controversies and concerns about his influence.
- Promoters step down to sell shares as loophole in lock-in rules fuels concernPromoters and directors in Nepalese listed companies are resigning to sell shares, exploiting a legal loophole in lock-in rules, raising concerns about governance and investor protection.
- Public transport registration freeze exposes federal-provincial standoffA federal directive suspending new public transport vehicle registrations in Nepal has caused tension between federal and provincial authorities, with Bagmati Province continuing registrations despite the order. Transport operators criticize the move as unjustified and harmful to businesses.
- South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup openerSouth Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener, coming from behind to secure a win in Guadalajara. They joined Mexico at the top of Group A after Mexico's victory over South Africa.