Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
By Reuters Voters face a choice between a centre-left opposition promising higher welfare spending and a right-wing bloc that has pledged tougher immigration policies and a greater role for the Sweden Democrats.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Daejeon
By Post Report These five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.
Malaysia labour row puts Nepali jobs at risk
By Hom Karki Kuala Lumpur’s decision to channel hiring through 25 principal agencies has drawn objections from Kathmandu. Officials and recruitment agencies call for high-level talks to resolve the issue.
Nepal down arch-rivals UAE to secure continental spot
By Nayak Paudel Aasif Sheikh’s brilliant 102 and a 44-run victory in Malaysia send the Rhinos to the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh alongside cricket’s continental giants.
Diversion sends traffic surging along Tribhuvan Highway
By Pratap Bista Thousands of vehicles diverted from the blocked Prithvi Highway are overwhelming the narrow, winding road, turning routine journeys into gruelling ordeals.
Bhotekoshi floods push Kulekhani into continuous power generation
By Pratap Bista National power generation has lost over 400 megawatts following the August 26 floods.
August flood death toll rises to 1386, with 5130 still missing
By Post Report Authorities have recovered 1,386 bodies from eight districts affected by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods, but only 104 have been identified and handed over to families.
Korala border customs revenue surges as cargo diverts from closed crossings
By Deepak Pariyar Customs collected Rs1.5 billion in 15 days after the August floods closed the Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani crossings, while transport costs to Kathmandu have risen 15-fold.
BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Mideast
By Reuters The BRICS bloc includes both Iran and Washington-ally United Arab Emirates, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus a particularly challenging task for host New Delhi.
Army chief Sigdel to visit China for defense and security forum
By Anil Giri Nepal had no participation in the Beijing Xiangshan Forum last year due to the Gen Z movement.
Explainer: Why and how EVs catch fire
By Biken K Dawadi A fatal electric vehicle fire in Bharatpur has triggered anxiety across Nepal, prompting urgent questions about whether the tragedy stems from battery fault or external factors. TKP breaks down EV fires in 11 questions.
Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping
By Reuters The 1,200-km (745-mile) pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula had helped Saudi Arabia to bypass a shipping logjam in the Strait of Hormuz.
For some Nepali migrants, even death does not bring them home
By Hom Karki For families who can’t afford the airfare, the choice is a foreign grave or years of waiting.
What a telecom licence means—and what happens when it expires
By Sajana Baral UTL’s licence has been cancelled for non-payment. What does a telecom licence allow—and what happens when an operator fails to meet its obligations?