WORLD
Long war may undercut global economy, analysts warn
Long war may undercut global economy, analysts warn
Economists are contemplating a gloomy combination of prices rising across the board and growth stalling.
Mar 18, 2026
SOCIETY
NC leader Paudel calls for fuel at concessional rate
NC leader Paudel calls for fuel at concessional rate
Nepal is suffering a price hike owing to conflict in West Asia, General Secretary Paudel reminded, requesting the government that it paid heed to ensure essential fuel in discount.
Mar 18, 2026
POLITICS
PM Karki acknowledges UML’s support for successful elections
PM Karki acknowledges UML’s support for successful elections
Prime Minister Karki invited the UML leadership to Baluwatar today to express her gratitude. According to the Prime Minister's personal secretariat, UML leaders Ishwor Pokharel, Pradeep Gyawali and Mahesh Bartaula attended the meeting.
Mar 18, 2026
ECONOMY
FCAN urges govt to declare ‘construction holiday’ amid price hike of construction material...
FCAN urges govt to declare ‘construction holiday’ amid price...
The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has urged the government to make such an announcement.
Mar 18, 2026
WORLD
Stagflation Risk in US 'Quite High': Nobel-Winning Economist Stiglitz
Stagflation Risk in US 'Quite High': Nobel-Winning Economist...
Even before the war erupted on February 28 with a barrage of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Stiglitz said the US economy was already "close to stagflation" -- a troublesome blend of high inflation and anaemic growth.
Mar 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Post-Gen Z violence recovery: Public sector reconstruction to cost Rs 36.30 billion
Post-Gen Z violence recovery: Public sector reconstruction t...
Government announces relief announced for private sector hit by September 8-9 violence
Mar 18, 2026
WORLD
War fuels fears of new oil crisis
War fuels fears of new oil crisis
An oil shock is generally understood to mean a supply shortage that sparks a sharp rise in oil prices and consequently a negative impact on global economic growth, although there is no single definition.
Mar 18, 2026
OPINION
March 5 Election and Nepal’s Youthquake
March 5 Election and Nepal’s Youthquake
Nepal’s March 5 election marked a dramatic political upheaval, as voters—driven largely by youth anger and frustration with the establishment—handed the RSP a historic landslide and rejected the country’s traditional parties.
Mar 18, 2026
WORLD
Missile debris kills one in Abu Dhabi as Iran presses Gulf attacks
Missile debris kills one in Abu Dhabi as Iran presses Gulf a...
The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran's reprisals for US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war, with Tehran targeting US assets but also civilian infrastructure.
Mar 18, 2026
WORLD
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran...
"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), said in his resignation letter to President Donald Trump.
Mar 18, 2026