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US, China extend tariff truce for 90 days

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that will "extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days," according to a post on his Truth Social platform.
Aug 13, 2025
Market

Forex Buzz: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee

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The US dollar is flexing its muscles again.
Aug 13, 2025
SOCIETY

From Terai to hills: Monsoon brings widespread showers

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Over the next 24 hours, the country is set to remain under thick cloud cover.
Aug 13, 2025
OPINION

Youth at the Heart of Nepal’s Future

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And to all the yuvaa (youth) here today and across the country, your energy matters. Your ideas matter. Your leadership matters. Your moment is now. As the song says, timi hau aaja ko nirmata-you are the builders of today. Together, let us create a Nepal that is peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive-w...
Aug 13, 2025
OPINION

Non-alignment in an era of multi-polarity

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The fundamental principle of any foreign policy is to pursue interests of the country free from external interference. Nepal’s foreign policy of judging every issue “without fear or favor” on its merits has given it broader choices and options to constructively remain engaged with...
Aug 13, 2025
Editorial

Stop Organ Trade Before More Lives Are Stolen Away

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Awareness among the poor and desperate, who are often in search of a handful of cash, can play a significant role in reducing victimisation by kidney racketeers.
Aug 13, 2025
WORLD

Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order'

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US popstar Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl," for "pre pre-order" just after midnight Tuesday in posts on her website.
Aug 12, 2025
WORLD

Families mourn 40 years since deadly Japan Airlines crash

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Family members of victims in the world's deadliest single-aircraft accident hiked Tuesday to the mountainous site in Japan where the plane went down, as the country marked 40 years since the tragedy that killed 520 people.
Aug 12, 2025
ECONOMY

NRB selects Nepal’s 10 large banks for loan portfolio review

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Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a bid to carry out full auditing of loan portfolios as per the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has selected 10 large banks based on their financial health as of mid-April this year.
Aug 12, 2025
WORLD

Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine

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Trump has invited his Russian counterpart to Alaska on Friday -- the first face-to-face meeting between the two countries' presidents since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 -- while criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting territorial concessions.
Aug 12, 2025
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