WORLD
Alcaraz eases into Melbourne last 16 as Sabalenka 'all over the place'
Alcaraz eases into Melbourne last 16 as Sabalenka 'all over...
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev battled through on day six at a warm and sunny Melbourne Park, as did third seeds Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
What are Russia and China doing in the Arctic?
What are Russia and China doing in the Arctic?
The development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) by Russia and China since the 2010s, made possible by a warming climate, is real, as is the strengthening of Russian military capabilities in the Arctic.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
The U.S. owes more than $130 million to the global health agency, according to WHO.
Jan 24, 2026
POLITICS
NC Prez Thapa’s resolve: “We changed congress, we will change the nation”
NC Prez Thapa’s resolve: “We changed congress, we will chang...
The party’s Central Working Committee (CWC) has officially named Thapa as the prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to transfer adult juvenile offenders to Nuwakot after fresh clash at Sanothimi centre
Govt to transfer adult juvenile offenders to Nuwakot after f...
The latest incident erupted at around 9:45 pm and escalated into arson and vandalism, injuring eight detainees and 20 police personnel and rendering the facility uninhabitable. Authorities said the unrest once again highlighted the risks of housing adult offenders alongside younger juveniles.
Jan 24, 2026
WORLD
What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework' deal
What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework' deal
The U-turn came after weeks of belligerent rhetoric and a vow to slap tariffs on eight European countries starting February 1 unless the autonomous territory was ceded to the United States.
Jan 24, 2026
SOCIETY
EC steps up monitoring of digital content, 98 materials face action
EC steps up monitoring of digital content, 98 materials face...
The EC conducted the monitoring using the e-Monitor Plus software. Through this process, 98 digital contents have been recommended for action through six separate notices.
Jan 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Palpa cement extends IPO application deadline for locals
Palpa cement extends IPO application deadline for locals
The extension applies to residents of industry-affected areas in West Nawalparasi and mining-affected areas in Palpa, after a public holiday in Lumbini Province fell on the original closing date. Eligible applicants can now submit IPO applications until January 25.
Jan 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Trend of spending foreign devt aid outside govt budgetary system on the rise
Trend of spending foreign devt aid outside govt budgetary sy...
Amounts included in the government's annual budget booklet (Red Book) are considered 'on-budget expenditures', while amounts spent without being included in the Red Book are considered 'off-budget expenditures'.
Jan 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Exports through Birgunj hit Rs 48.1 bn in six months, marking 52 percent growth
Exports through Birgunj hit Rs 48.1 bn in six months, markin...
Compared to the same period last year, this represents a 52 percent increase, translating to an additional Rs 16.43 billion in exports. In the corresponding six months of the previous fiscal year, exports through this key trade gateway totaled Rs 31.67 billion, according to Uday Singh Bista, spokesp...
Jan 23, 2026