Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace?
Nepal at the Crossroad: What next? President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5.
Not quite cricket: The murky world of gamesmanship When the disagreeable ‘jingoistic’ clash between archrivals India and Pakistan concluded controversially in Dubai, recently
Kathmandu He went out for change and never returned: Remembering a father, a dreamer, a martyr The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025. Kathmandu
Nepal Carlos Soria Fontán, 86, becomes oldest mountaineer to summit Manaslu Carlos Soria Fontán, the legendary Spanish mountaineer, stood atop Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, becoming the oldest person ever to summit the world’s eighth-highest peak. Nepal
Nepal Andrzej Bargiel achieves first ski descent of Everest without oxygen Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has etched his name in Himalayan history, successfully completing the first-ever ski descent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen on September 22. Nepal
Business Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). Business
Business NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown Nepal’s sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week’s dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,623.62—up 4.44 percent on the day. Business
Nepal Api Himal mountain guide training draws flak after daring rescue and safety issues A high-altitude training and expedition in Nepal’s far-western Api Himal region is moving forward after a dramatic helicopter rescue and a lively public debate over safety and accreditation standards. Nepal
Sports Kicking change: Aurium Academy blends football with mental wellness in Nepal In a country where young talent often goes unnoticed, Aurium Academy is quietly changing the game, both on and off the field. Based in Kathmandu, the academy is emerging as a leading force in grassroots football and youth mental health in Nepal. Sports
Nepal NTB unveils Rs 1.59 billion budget for FY 2082/83, a first at start of fiscal year The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced a budget of Rs 1.59 billion for the fiscal year 2082/83, with a strong focus on tourism infrastructure development, market promotion, branding, and disaster preparedness. Nepal
