WORLD
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
The Moroccans, beaten semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty
Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty
Washington and Tehran both have said they were sending teams to the Gulf state, but issued conflicting statements on most other details, including timing and purpose of the trip.
Jun 30, 2026
Market
Gold price plunges by Rs 4,500 per tola in Nepali market
Gold price plunges by Rs 4,500 per tola in Nepali market
Traders attributed the decline in domestic gold and silver prices to fluctuations in the international market.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
The announcement came after Iran held its first talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran deal was signed, and as Washington and Tehran agreed to halt their attacks, which had strained the agreement.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast home the winning spot-kick that sealed a 3-2 shootout win.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Ilam faces isolation risk as key highways crumble
Ilam faces isolation risk as key highways crumble
The most critical section lies at Rajduwali in Ilam Municipality 9, where nearly half a kilometer of the Mechi Highway has been badly damaged by landslides and erosion. Vehicles are unable to pass safely through the area, threatening to disconnect Ilam Bazaar and the neighboring districts of Panchth...
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Explainer: Will sporadic U.S.-Iran clashes derail fragile truce?
Explainer: Will sporadic U.S.-Iran clashes derail fragile tr...
The latest exchange came after the United States carried out strikes on multiple targets along Iran's coast on Friday, saying the targeted sites had been involved in drone attacks on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz the previous day. On Saturday, the U.S. military announced additional str...
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Kavre culls 40,000 ducks and chickens as bird flu spreads
Kavre culls 40,000 ducks and chickens as bird flu spreads
The District Livestock Service Office in Dhulikhel said 40,729 commercially raised ducks and layer chickens have been destroyed after the virus caused poultry deaths over the past several weeks.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Illegal goods worth over Rs 35.1 million seized
Illegal goods worth over Rs 35.1 million seized
The Rasuwa Customs Office, the District Police Office, and the Armed Police Force made the seizures between mid-July and mid-April, according to officials.
Jun 30, 2026
POLITICS
Enrolling children in political parties undermines child rights
Enrolling children in political parties undermines child rig...
The issue has resurfaced after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which rose to power promising an alternative to traditional politics, was found to have listed children as party members. An organizational report presented during the party's first general convention stated that the party had 35,257...
Jun 30, 2026