WORLD
Ecuador to hit Colombia with 100% tariffs as dispute intensifies
Ecuador to hit Colombia with 100% tariffs as dispute intensi...
The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador accusing Bogota of failing to combat drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Where did the benefit of tax cuts on petroleum products go? MP Oli questions govt
Where did the benefit of tax cuts on petroleum products go?...
She questioned why consumers were not feeling the impact of tax reductions despite the government announcing up to a 50 percent cut in customs duty and infrastructure development tax.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah inducts two new members in his cabinet
PM Shah inducts two new members in his cabinet
Gauri Kumari Yadav has been appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, while Ramji Yadav has been named Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security. Both leaders are lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Former Japan and AC Milan star Honda laces up boots again at 39
Former Japan and AC Milan star Honda laces up boots again at...
Singapore Premier League side FC Jurong announced that the attacking midfielder, who appeared and scored at three World Cups, would play for them next season.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Artemis astronauts to shed light on space health risks
Artemis astronauts to shed light on space health risks
Their trip around the Moon has taken the four astronauts farther into space than any human before -- more than 1,000 times the distance from Earth to the International Space Station.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Zelensky urges Russian oil sanctions to be reimposed after Iran ceasefire
Zelensky urges Russian oil sanctions to be reimposed after I...
The United States eased some oil sanctions on Russia last month to tackle surging energy costs caused by the Middle East war. Kyiv and its allies warned the move could help fund Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Apr 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Army Chief Sigdel confers insignia on two Major Generals
Army Chief Sigdel confers insignia on two Major Generals
The Cabinet meeting held last Sunday had decided to promote both officers to the rank of Lieutenant General.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Legal and political battle against vendetta will continue: Ramesh Lekhak
Legal and political battle against vendetta will continue: R...
Lekhak said he was falsely implicated in criminal charges in a prejudiced and vindictive manner and was kept in custody for 13 days.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks, as Lebanon fighting continues
Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks, as Lebanon fighting...
Separately, Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington next week, a State Department official said, amid mounting international concern that Israel's bombing campaign could shatter the already fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire.
Apr 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Speaker steps in as Budhigandaki eyes Rs 30 billion energy bond issuance
Speaker steps in as Budhigandaki eyes Rs 30 billion energy b...
The 1,200 MW project has an estimated base cost of $2.77 billion. In line with its financing model of 70 percent debt and 30 percent equity, preparations are underway to float the bonds, according to project officials.
Apr 10, 2026