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Thursday, 29 October 2026

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Cyclone Arnab raises flood, snowstorm and avalanche risks across Nepal

Cyclone Arnab is set to bring heavy rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across large parts of Nepal from Thursday, prompting warnings of flood risks in the lowlands and possible snowstorms and avalanches in high-altitude regions.

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Unauthorised health camp leads to detention of 10 foreigners

Ten foreign nationals, who conducted a health camp on tourist visas for a Christian missionary organisation, have had their documents seized and were referred to the Department of Immigration for further interrogations.

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Nepal advises children, pregnant women to avoid energy drinks

Nepal’s food safety regulator has urged children, pregnant and postpartum women, people with diabetes and those sensitive to caffeine to avoid energy drinks, while advising other eligible consumers to limit their intake to no more than two cans a day.

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The Monroe Doctrine delusion: Wagle's geopolitical miscalculation

In March 2024, during an energy policy discussion, Finance Minister (FM) Swarnim Wagle, then a Member of Parliament and Vice-President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), openly advocated for the implementation of the so-called Monroe Doctrine in South Asia, recognising India as the dominant power in the region.

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FILE - An ariel view of domestic airlines parked at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Photo: RSS

CAAN issues aviation safety alert ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Nepal's aviation regulator has issued a nationwide safety alert ahead of Cyclone Arnab, warning that heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and reduced visibility could disrupt flight operations across the country.

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Balen must put the Himalayas on the table in Delhi

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Tanahun farmers fear marigolds may wilt before Tihar market opens

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High-speed train hits stopped train in central Spain, killing at least 10

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Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator'

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In this undated photo, climbers summit Mt Manaslu. Courtesy: Chatur Tamang

Autumn climbing season brings 1,410 mountaineers and Rs 318 million to Nepal

Nepal's autumn climbing season has attracted 1,410 mountaineers from 76 countries, generating more than Rs 318 million in royalties and reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's leading mountaineering destinations.

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Kahi Nabhaeko Jatra Handigaun Ma: Inside Nepal's Most Unusual Festival

Handigaun’s Chokte Narayan Jatra breaks all traditional rules with three unique, wheel-less khats designed upside down-featuring downward-pointing pinnacles (gajurs) while the deities sit exposed at the very top.

This image released by National Geographic shows ski mountaineer Jim Morrison climbing the north face of Mount Everest, in a scene from "Everest: The Other Side." Photo: Jimmy Chin/National Geographic via AP

Movie Review: In 'Everest: The Other Side,' tragedy and triumph intermingle on the peaks of Nepal

Hike up and ski down was Jim Morrison’s relatively straightforward dream, albeit not on your typical ski hill.

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Nepal Red Cross appeals for blood donors as hospital stocks run dry

The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has urgently appealed for blood donations after stocks of blood and key blood components were depleted at its Central Blood Transfusion Service, raising concerns over meeting the needs of hospital patients.

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Traffic police take action against 470 vehicles in a day

Traffic police took action against 470 vehicles for violating traffic rules in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.

25 Oct, 2026

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Traffic increases at Kathmandu Valley entry points as Dashain returnees arrive

Traffic has increased at major entry points into Kathmandu Valley as people who left the capital for Dashain have begun returning after receiving tika and blessings.

24 Oct, 2026

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Mother of industrialist Kailash Chandra Goyal dies at 81

Bimala Devi Goyal, mother of industrialist and social worker Kailash Chandra Goyal, chairman of the Goyal Group, died on Friday at the age of 81.

24 Oct, 2026

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Home Minister calls for police reforms, modern crime investigation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said the government is preparing legal reforms to make Nepal Police more professional, capable and technologically advanced, including through a new Police Bill.

16 Oct, 2026

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In this undated photo, climbers summit Mt Manaslu. Courtesy: Chatur Tamang

Autumn climbing season brings 1,410 mountaineers and Rs 318 million to Nepal

Nepal's autumn climbing season has attracted 1,410 mountaineers from 76 countries, generating more than Rs 318 million in royalties and reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's leading mountaineering destinations.

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A paddy crop that has ripened and turned yellow in a field at Shankhu, Dhulikhel Municipality-12, Kavrepalanchok. Photo: Sanam Subal/RSS

Chitwan rice zone eyes 5,000-tonne jump in paddy production

Paddy production in Chitwan's designated rice zone is expected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this year, with preliminary assessments projecting total output of 50,000 metric tonnes, highlighting a strong harvest outlook in one of the district's key agricultural areas.

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File - A woman waits for transport with her belongings from her home in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Homes, farms and businesses suffer Rs 79 billion blow from Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster

The devastating floods that struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system on August 26 caused an estimated Rs 79.17 billion in losses to households and businesses, exposing the enormous private-sector cost of one of Nepal's most destructive flood disasters in recent years.

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Surkhet educator Pratikshya Bhandari wins international Herizon Award

Pratikshya Bhandari, who leads career guidance initiatives for students at Kopila Valley School in Surkhet, has won the 2026 Herizon Award in the Emerging Leader category.

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Nepal suspends restricted-area trekking permits amid snowstorm, avalanche risk

Nepal has suspended the issuance of trekking permits for restricted areas in the high hills and Himalayan regions amid forecasts of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches from October 29 to 31.

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In this photo provided by DFO Balasore Wildlife Division, rescued baby orangutans huddle together in Bhograi village in Balasore district of Odisha, India, September, 2026. Photo: DFO Balasore Wildlife Division via AP

Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade as experts question a billionaire's zoo

The villagers who first spotted the five baby orangutans in a casuarina forest in India in early September were puzzled by their reddish hair and unfamiliar faces.

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FILE - An unidentified woman sells Nigerian national flags during an event to mark Nigeria independence day in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)

At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

At least 62 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a community in northeastern Nigeria, the country’s emergency agency said Tuesday.

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FILE - Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) fighters attend an orientation session in western Oromia, Ethiopia, June 2, 2025. Photo: AP

Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

Two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians, the country’s Orthodox Church said, urging authorities to protect civilians and bring those responsible to justice.

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People use umbrellas to shield themselves from strong winds as Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast, in Visakhapatnam, India, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Cyclone Arnab hits India's Andhra Pradesh state as tens of thousands evacuate

Cyclone Arnab crossed India 's Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said, a day after tens of thousands of people were evacuated from vulnerable coastal areas in the eastern state.

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A volunteer clears the way for an ambulance transporting injured school children following a roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Photo: AP

School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50

The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing at least 34 children and a teacher and injuring more than 50 other people in the deadliest incident of its kind in the country, authorities and a hospital official said.

15 Oct, 2026

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Bhotekoshi post-flood disaster reconstruction: Need of climate-resilient planning and building

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The Bhotekoshi flood of August 26 this year, nicknamed the “Himalayan Tsunami,” has gone down in history as one of the worst disasters the country has suffered in recent times.

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Prosperity with a Nepali Soul: Why development must move a nation forward without losing what makes it Nepali

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In my line of work, I watch cargo trucks roll into our border customs points every day. They come in loaded with phones, packaged snacks, clothes and speakers, and far too many go back nearly empty.

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A stronger center, or a stronger state?

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For decades, Nepalis have complained about a government that moves too slowly. Ministries work in silos, projects stall, databases do not talk to each other, and citizens struggle to get routine services. Now a young government seems determined to change that. Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s administration has begun bringing digital governance, information systems, intelligence and monitoring of implementation closer to the Prime Minister’s Office.

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FILE - Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. Photo: AP

Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include blowback from runaway AI

Any time a company looks to start selling shares on Wall Street, it’s required to disclose potential risks to investors. In the case of artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, that has included the possibility that its products could threaten nothing less than humanity itself.

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Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance attends the opening ceremony of the 5th World Internet Conference in Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang province on Nov. 7, 2018. Photo: Chinatopix Via AP

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reclaims top spot in China's rich list, thanks to his firm's AI push

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reclaimed the top spot on a list of China’s richest people, driven by his company's push into artificial intelligence.

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Foreign tourists heading toward the district headquarters, Chame, via Nasong Rural Municipality–9, Danakyu, along the Annapurna trekking route. Around five hundred foreign tourists enter Manang daily. Photo: Nabin Lamichhane/RSS

Annapurna region welcomes nearly 33,000 foreign tourists in Ashoj

The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recorded 32,963 foreign tourist arrivals during the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), marking an increase of 2,416 visitors compared to the same period last year.

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Ramechhap dragon fruit farming. Photo: Himal Dhunel

Dragon fruit turns dry Ramechhap fields into profitable orchards

Farmers across Ramechhap are increasingly turning to dragon fruit cultivation as the high-value crop transforms dry and underproductive land into a reliable source of income, with orchard-gate prices reaching as high as Rs 350 per kilogram.

26 Oct, 2026

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Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj

Nepal exported electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), despite disruptions to hydropower production caused by the August 26 floods.

25 Oct, 2026

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FILE - A close-up view of a Nobel Prize medal at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 8, 2020. Photo: AP

The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award

Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari (center), Lord Ganesh (left) and Lord Bhairav (right) take part in a prayer ritual during the first day of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari (center), Lord Ganesh (left) and Lord Bhairav (right) take part in a prayer ritual during the first day of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

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Women clad in traditional attires sing and dance on the first day of Indra Jatra at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women clad in traditional attires sing and dance on the first day of Indra Jatra at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: First day of Indra Jatra

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Haritalika Teej celebrated at Pashupatinath Temple

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Members of the Nepali Army conduct a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station on the 16th day after the deadly flash flood and mudslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Members of the Nepali Army conduct a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station on the 16th day after the deadly flash flood and mudslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In pictures: Nepali Army continues search-and-rescue operation inside tunnels, 16 days after Rasuwa flash flood

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Tourism bodies seek common platform as Nepal prepares new Tourism Act

Nepal's leading tourism organisations have agreed to establish a Nepal Tourism Federation, creating a common platform to address sector-wide challenges, improve coordination among agencies and strengthen the industry's collective voice.

05 Oct, 2026

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Ncell extends free services in flood-hit areas for seven days

Ncell has extended free voice, data and SMS services in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa for another seven days, from September 5 to 11.

08 Sep, 2026

Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

11 Aug, 2026

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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.

06 Aug, 2026

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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.

24 Jul, 2026

Sports

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Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.

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England's soccer player Harry Kane wins the trophy for striker of the year during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . Photo: AP

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Biratnagar, Chitwan, Janakpur and Karnali in action today at NPL

The third edition of the Nepal Premier League continues on Monday with a double-header, as four teams begin their quest for the title in a season featuring major upgrades, including the tournament's first use of the Decision Review System (DRS).

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Abhishek Bastola wins back-to-back matches at Bengaluru tennis tour

Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has won his first two matches at the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Bengaluru, defeating India’s second seed Vansh Bisht and Romania’s Adrian Constantin in consecutive victories.

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Lions launch NPL title defence in style

Defending champions Lumbini Lions thumped Sudurpashchim Royals by seven wickets in the opening match of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) here at the TU International Cricket Ground today.

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Defending Champions Lumbini Lions open NPL as PM extends best wishes

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as a celebration of Nepali sports, extending his best wishes for the successful staging of its third edition, which begins on Monday.

26 Oct, 2026

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ICC recognises all NPL 2026 matches as List A T20 events

All matches in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) have been recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as official List A T20 events, allowing players' performances to count towards official T20 statistics.

22 Oct, 2026

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This image released by National Geographic shows ski mountaineer Jim Morrison climbing the north face of Mount Everest, in a scene from "Everest: The Other Side." Photo: Jimmy Chin/National Geographic via AP

Movie Review: In 'Everest: The Other Side,' tragedy and triumph intermingle on the peaks of Nepal

Hike up and ski down was Jim Morrison’s relatively straightforward dream, albeit not on your typical ski hill.

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'Gauthali' sells nearly one million tickets to become year's biggest hit

Key Takeaways: Gauthali earned more than Rs 260 million at the domestic box office Film sold nearly 945,000 tickets nationwide Pension Patta ranked second with Rs 102 million in earnings Gauthali...

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Gauthali leads Nepal's domestic box-office chart with Rs 260.27 million

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 12Gauthali has topped Nepal's domestic film box-office chart with gross earnings of Rs 260.27 million from 944,612 tickets sold, according to the Film Development Board,...

12 Oct, 2026

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Beyond Everest's Beauty, 'Road to Everest' tells a story of a changing Himalaya

Key Takeaways: 50-minute documentary 'Road to Everest' screened in Hong Kong, drawing diverse audiences Film follows Raj Gurung's expedition and highlights Sherpa contributions and...

15 Sep, 2026

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'Elephants in the Fog' to represent Nepal at 2027 Oscars

Key Takeaways: Elephants in the Fog selected as Nepal's official entry for the 2027 Oscars The International Feature Film Selection Committee announced the decision Sunday Film chosen over...

13 Sep, 2026

The Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Photo: AP

Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing

PARIS, SEPTEMBER 9Two thieves sliced through a fence, climbed through a window and stole four valuable Renoir paintings Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of the...

09 Sep, 2026

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Nepali adventurer Bijay Rajbanshi completes 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in 30 days

Nepali adventurer, paragliding pilot, and motorsports enthusiast Bijay Rajbanshi has completed an extraordinary 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in just 30 days, driving his 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor through some of the country's most diverse landscapes and challenging terrains.

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After losing part of his heel, a Dharan photojournalist refused to put down his camera

A serious bone infection has made walking and standing difficult for Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai, but it has not stopped him from pursuing his ambition of bringing the beauty and cultural richness of eastern Nepal to a wider audience.

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Art workshop and peace ambassador recognition ceremony held in Patan

A Peace Art Workshop and Peace Ambassador Recognition ceremony was held at the Bhandarkhal Garden of the Patan Museum, Lalitpur on October 12.

14 Oct, 2026

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Nepali authors present works at Frankfurt Book Fair

Nepali authors Pushpa Joshi and Lila Raj Karki represented Nepal at the Frankfurt Book Fair, held from October 7 to 11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

12 Oct, 2026

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Beyond the Podium: Preparing Toastmasters for the Roles That Make the Community Work

The obvious answer might be good speakers, an attentive audience and a well-organized venue. But behind every successful Toastmasters contest is another group whose work is just as important: the judges and chief judges who evaluate contestants, uphold standards and ensure that every participant gets a fair opportunity.

08 Oct, 2026

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FILE - Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. Photo: AP

Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed paperwork Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever, even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.

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PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here's what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat

Governments and organizations around the world began scrambling on Oct. 21, 2026, to fix a vulnerability in software that runs their websites, a bug that could give hackers access to data and control of websites.

24 Oct, 2026

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Rush is on to patch a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide

Governments and corporations worked throughout the night on urgent security updates after the AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a programming language vital to 70% of websites globally. Many government sites appeared to be functioning normally Thursday, but outages or limited service continued while security work was under way.

22 Oct, 2026

An H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture, southern Japan, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026. (Naoki Hiraoka/Kyodo News via AP)

Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples

A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.

22 Oct, 2026

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Nepali AI innovation wins ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026

Nepali technology firm WiseYak Pvt Ltd has won the ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026 for its AI-Assisted Cytology Solution for Cervical Cancer Screening (AISCS). Presented at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, the award recognises homegrown innovation addressing critical public health challenges across Asia-Oceania.

14 Oct, 2026

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FILE - The coal-fired Mountaineer Power Plant, near New Haven, W.Va., operates across the Ohio River from the Lock 24 RV Park and Campground in Racine, Ohio, March 13, 2026. Photo: AP

US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says

Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says.

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Himlung avalanche: Rescuers descend after grim search, 12 remain missing

The search for twelve kitchen staff still missing after Sunday's avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang has been paused, rescuers said on Monday, after the volunteer team recovered four bodies and concluded no one else had survived.

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Manaslu Base Camp. Photo: Seven Summit Treks/facebook

'The summit will wait': Weather closes Manaslu season, Dhaulagiri climbers retreat

Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season has been disrupted by persistent rain and snowfall, with the 2026 Manaslu climbing season likely closed while teams on Dhaulagiri have retreated to base camp amid unstable weather.

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Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.

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In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

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Sudurpaschim CM Shah resigns, clearing way for new govt

Sudurpaschim Province has moved closer to ending its prolonged political uncertainty after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday, 30 days after the CPN-UML withdrew support from his government over a dispute surrounding the provincial budget.

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Domestic violence makes up nearly half of women-and-children cases in Bajura

Domestic violence accounted for nearly half of all cases involving women and children registered by police in Bajura over the past three fiscal years, highlighting the risks faced by victims within their own homes and communities.

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Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

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