WORLD
Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
Hit by a so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa that is pushing the mercury well above normal levels for May, some Europeans even admitted they were considering getting air conditioning, in a region famously averse.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Weak regulation erodes public trust in cooperatives: report
Weak regulation erodes public trust in cooperatives: report
The findings were included in the “Cooperative Irregularities Investigation Commission Report, 2026,” which highlights growing instability in the sector.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again chall...
Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky cea...
Kuwait’s military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of Hormuz
US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of...
The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, because they "may be providing support to and receiving services from" Iran's Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may "be exposed to sanctions risk."
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Israel to recruit 2,300 Nepali care workers
Israel to recruit 2,300 Nepali care workers
The Department of Foreign Employment issued the call for applications on Wednesday, inviting eligible candidates through its online portal.
May 28, 2026
ECONOMY
27 public enterprises in profit, 16 running at loss: Govt report
27 public enterprises in profit, 16 running at loss: Govt re...
The total net profit of profit-making enterprises increased by 10.58 percent compared to the previous year, reaching Rs 48.89 billion. The total net loss of loss-making enterprises slightly declined by 4.14 percent to Rs. 3.80 billion.
May 28, 2026
Art & Culture
President, Vice President extend greetings on Eid al-Adha today
President, Vice President extend greetings on Eid al-Adha to...
On this day, Muslims visit the nearest mosques after a morning bath and attend a mass prayer to read the Namaj. After completing the reading of the Namaj, they exchange greetings by hugging each other.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with photobook launch
Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with photobook launch
Swiss Ambassador Danielle Meuwly said the achievement was about “lives changed” rather than numbers, while Markus Leitner highlighted international cooperation in solving local challenges.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Nepal's record-breaking Everest season nears end
Nepal's record-breaking Everest season nears end
More than 950 climbers have reached the top of the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak this season, said Nepali government official Khim Lal Gautam, speaking at a mountaineering conference in Kathmandu.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain, coupled with storms, likely in some places today
Rain, coupled with storms, likely in some places today
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, generally cloudy conditions are likely in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and the remaining hilly and Himalayan regions, while the Tarai region is likely to experience partly cloudy conditions.
May 28, 2026