WORLD
US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Genev...
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program. Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its own. Trump has also threatened Iran over its deadly crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Air pollution rises in Kathmandu, public urged to stay cautious
Air pollution rises in Kathmandu, public urged to stay cauti...
According to the AQI, Kathmandu is currently the third most polluted city in the world, after Delhi (229 AQI) and Lahore (203 AQI).
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
UK unemployment rises to five-year high of 5.2%: official
UK unemployment rises to five-year high of 5.2%: official
It was a slight increase from the 5.1 percent jobless rate seen in the three months to end-November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal hands over USD 300,000 donation amount to Myanmar for reconstruction of Stone Inscri...
Nepal hands over USD 300,000 donation amount to Myanmar for...
As part of this support, Nepal has donated to Myanmar for the reconstruction of Stone Inscription House in the compound of Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay. The Pagoda was damaged by a devastating earthquake in March 2025.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
Moscow, Kyiv set for Geneva peace talks amid Russian attacks
Moscow, Kyiv set for Geneva peace talks amid Russian attacks
US President Donald Trump is seeking to position himself as peacemaker of the conflict unleashed when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but two previous rounds of talks mediated by the White House have yielded no breakthroughs.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Tumlingtar Airport reopens
Tumlingtar Airport reopens
Nawaraj Dahal, chief of the Civil Aviation Office, confirmed that flights between Kathmandu and Tumlīngṭār are now operational.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Korean Envoy Park attends 4th Mt Everest Int’l Taekwondo championships 2026
Korean Envoy Park attends 4th Mt Everest Int’l Taekwondo cha...
Ambassador Park said the championship stands as an extraordinary symbol of international friendship and sporting excellence. Taekwondo, Korea's traditional martial art that has grown into a global sport, is deeply rooted in values of discipline and unity.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Grade 12 exams to begin from April 27
Grade 12 exams to begin from April 27
The timetable has been published for regular students in general, technical, and traditional streams, as well as for partial examinees whose registration numbers start with 79, 80, 81, or 82.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Bara-2 Constituency: New faces challenge established candidates
Bara-2 Constituency: New faces challenge established candida...
This election sees 29 candidates from various parties vying for the constituency.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament
Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into...
Rahman is set to take over from an interim government that has steered the country of 170 million people for 18 months since the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina was overthrown.
Feb 17, 2026