POLITICS
RSP General Convention: Leadership through consensus: General Secy Shah
RSP General Convention: Leadership through consensus: Genera...
Shah discussed preparations for the event, which aims to elect new leadership and formulate policies and programmes.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon
US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Le...
The delay came as Tehran's top negotiator warned it would not bend on its red lines and that its finger was still "on the trigger", even as shipping appeared to pick up in the Strait of Hormuz, which had essentially been closed during the war.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at...
The leaders who took part in the meeting in Kazan agreed to further expand “strategic partnership” between Russia and ASEAN nations that include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay later Friday.
Jun 20, 2026
WORLD
Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape
Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape
Sherpa himself had nearly given up hope of rescue, until an avalanche thundered into the eight-metre (25-feet) deep ice crack, filling it with snow and creating a route to freedom.
Jun 20, 2026
POLITICS
Govt makes public 150 cabinet decisions taken in recent meetings
Govt makes public 150 cabinet decisions taken in recent meet...
According to Minister Pokharel, the Cabinet meeting held on June 12 approved the expansion of license capacity for the National Identity Management System (ABIS). The meeting also approved an extension for providing land compensation to the Mid-Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project for the use of forest lan...
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet approves six bills as HoR adjourns for six days
Cabinet approves six bills as HoR adjourns for six days
A Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on Friday approved the submission of four ordinance replacement bills and two additional bills to Parliament. The meeting also granted in-principle approval for the drafting of two new bills.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Tax reforms underway, special budget possible if needed: FinMin Dr Wagle
Tax reforms underway, special budget possible if needed: Fin...
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has begun reforms in the tax system as part of the budget for fiscal year 2026/27, and indicated that a special budget provision could be introduced if required.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Two decades on, conflict-era victims still await justice
Two decades on, conflict-era victims still await justice
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Survivors of conflict-era sexual violence ask: Where is justice?
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara Metropolitan City unveils Rs 7.15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026/27
Pokhara Metropolitan City unveils Rs 7.15 billion budget for...
Deputy Mayor Manju Devi Gurung presented a budget of Rs 7.152 billion during the municipality’s 19th Municipal Assembly. The budget is Rs 1.19 billion lower than the current fiscal year's allocation of Rs 8.35 billion.
Jun 19, 2026