WORLD
China to work with US on slashing tariffs
China to work with US on slashing tariffs
The world's two top economies spent much of 2025 embroiled in an escalating trade war, until the two leaders reached a one-year truce when they met in South Korea in October.
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Chief Whip Pariyar calls for equitable development and social justice
RSP Chief Whip Pariyar calls for equitable development and s...
Pariyar said the country needs “not only development, but equitable development,” emphasizing that prosperity must reach marginalized communities, including Dalits, women, Muslims, Karnali residents, and the landless poor.
May 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt committed to removing Nepal from FATF's grey list: Minister Wagle
Govt committed to removing Nepal from FATF's grey list: Mini...
Minister Wagle expressed this commitment during a discussion held at his office today on the action plan related to the International Cooperation Review Group under the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar wind...
Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create dazzling auroras in the skies known as the northern or southern lights.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city
Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' ci...
But some regulars fear the weekly event could come under threat amid US President Donald Trump's program to make the District of Columbia "safe and beautiful."
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
UN stresses entrepreneurship, inclusive growth for Nepal’s long-term development
UN stresses entrepreneurship, inclusive growth for Nepal’s l...
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United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia made the remarks during a meeting with Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, president of the International Relations & Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD), at the UN House on Monday, reads a statement issued by IRGDD.
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
SC orders release of former minister Gupta on bail in corruption case
SC orders release of former minister Gupta on bail in corrup...
A joint bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel overturned an earlier SC order that had sent Gupta to custody for trial and directed his release on bail.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Rome Nath Ghimire appointed Chairman of Nepal Republic Media Limited
Rome Nath Ghimire appointed Chairman of Nepal Republic Media...
The decision was made during a recent meeting of the company’s Board of Directors, which unanimously endorsed Ghimire for the leadership position.
May 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Over 32,000 kilograms of trash collected in Nepal’s Annapurna trails in nine months
Over 32,000 kilograms of trash collected in Nepal’s Annapurn...
As tourist arrivals surge in the Annapurna region, local communities and conservation groups are intensifying waste collection and recycling efforts to protect Nepal’s fragile Himalayan environment from growing pollution.
May 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Share trading volume sees a drop of 18.9 percent in 10 months
Share trading volume sees a drop of 18.9 percent in 10 month...
According to the NEPSE, the total transaction amount of shares in the country’s secondary market stood at Rs 1.420 trillion during mid-July 2025 and mid-May 2026.
May 20, 2026