WORLD
Crude oil futures prices drop 5 pct on US-Iran deal prospect
Crude oil futures prices drop 5 pct on US-Iran deal prospect
West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery dropped as much as 5.35 U.S. dollars, or 5.53 percent, to 91.25 dollars per barrel at one point. Brent crude for July delivery sank 5.57 dollars, or 5.38 percent, to 97.97 dollars a barrel at the low point.
May 25, 2026
WORLD
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts...
The spacecraft blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. The much-anticipated launch comes as China prepares for its first crewed lunar landing by 2030.
May 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Lumbini Province government to present policies, programmes today
Lumbini Province government to present policies, programmes...
It is said the Lumbini government is to introduce its new policies and programmes focusing on development, good governance, production, job creation, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure development, among others.
May 25, 2026
WORLD
Rubio says Iran deal still possible Monday
Rubio says Iran deal still possible Monday
"We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, referring to the potential agreement.
May 25, 2026
WORLD
India hikes fuel prices again due to Middle East war
India hikes fuel prices again due to Middle East war
Automobile fuel prices have increased by five percent since the war broke out in February, prompting Iran's near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor.
May 25, 2026
Market
Silver prices edge up in Nepali market
Silver prices edge up in Nepali market
According to the FENEGOSIDA, both gold and silver prices rose on Monday compared to Sunday.
May 25, 2026
POLITICS
Summer session of Bagmati Province beginning today
Summer session of Bagmati Province beginning today
The session is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM today, during which the Chief Minister and parliamentary party leaders represented in the Province Assembly will extend their best wishes.
May 25, 2026
WORLD
'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopus
'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopu...
"He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on footage transmitted from the sub.
May 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur
Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur
Some local governments have already announced the school holidays for a few days, taking into account students' health concerns.
May 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Declining farmland and poor irrigation drive up Nepal’s agriculture import bill
Declining farmland and poor irrigation drive up Nepal’s agri...
Paddy and rice dominate Nepal’s food imports
May 25, 2026