WORLD

Record number of climbers scale Everest this season: Nepali official

Record number of climbers scale Everest this season: Nepali official

Climbers and officials said that a wide summit window -- a period of stable weather that allows safe attempts -- contrib...

Climbers and officials said that a wide summit window -- a period of stable weather that allows safe attempts -- contrib...

Jun 04, 2026

WORLD

Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens

Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes as "fair" retaliation for Russia's bombardment of Ukraine a...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes as "fair" retaliation for Russia's bombardment of Ukraine a...

Jun 04, 2026

WORLD

Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska

Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska

After battling back from a set down and being led by a double break of serve in the second by the world number one, Shna...

After battling back from a set down and being led by a double break of serve in the second by the world number one, Shna...

Jun 04, 2026

WORLD

Middle East war hammering aid supply chains: UN

Middle East war hammering aid supply chains: UN

Nearly 100 days on from the February 28 US-Israeli attacks on Iran that triggered the conflict, the fall-out extends far...

Nearly 100 days on from the February 28 US-Israeli attacks on Iran that triggered the conflict, the fall-out extends far...

Jun 04, 2026

WORLD

US proposes new tariffs over forced labor, irking Europe

US proposes new tariffs over forced labor, irking Europe

The proposed levies range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and come as President Donal...

The proposed levies range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and come as President Donal...

Jun 04, 2026

OPINION

Nepal and India Have a Reset Moment—But History Cannot Be Wishful Thinking

Nepal and India Have a Reset Moment—But History Cannot Be Wishful Thinking

Nepal–India relations stand at a rare reset moment driven by new political energy, but lasting progress will depen...

Nepal–India relations stand at a rare reset moment driven by new political energy, but lasting progress will depen...

Jun 04, 2026

Editorial

Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance

Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance

The debate over new parliamentary rules and asset investigation exemptions raises a deeper concern: whether law is being...

The debate over new parliamentary rules and asset investigation exemptions raises a deeper concern: whether law is being...

Jun 04, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments

NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSP...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSP...

Jun 03, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500

Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500

The MoF published the revised provision in the Nepal Gazette, stating that travelers carrying personal items worth up to...

The MoF published the revised provision in the Nepal Gazette, stating that travelers carrying personal items worth up to...

Jun 04, 2026

SOCIETY

Ram Janaki Health Foundation Chair Pandey arrested

Ram Janaki Health Foundation Chair Pandey arrested

Nepal Police have arrested Om Prasad Pandey, the chairperson of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, on charges of banking offe...

Nepal Police have arrested Om Prasad Pandey, the chairperson of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, on charges of banking offe...

Jun 03, 2026