A country once defined by deprivation is now enjoying personal pampering and luxury malls. The government’s drive to encourage consumer spending funnels wealth through state-controlled channels, squeezing informal markets while placating a restless middle class.

Devotees across Nepal marked the Hindu festival with offerings to their fathers and rituals to remember departed ancestors.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought its support for climate-related loss and damage financing.

Water spills over temporary blockade on Hunga Khola, but authorities urge riverside communities to stay clear as burst risk remains high.

Rybakina fights back after losing the first set to beat Gauff and reach her first US Open final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

From finding a safe route out to getting a wheelchair or a place in a shelter, survivors face barriers long after the waters recede.

The vehicle caught fire while travelling along the East-West Highway’s service lane, police say.

Houthi control of Mocha and advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh concerns over Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports as US-Iran fighting disrupts regional energy routes.

We’ve spent years being told to sit straight and avoid slouching. But there is no single ‘correct’ posture—the key may be to keep moving and avoid staying in one position for too long.

Kathmandu residents face hours-long queues as highway blockages, pent-up demand, and distribution bottlenecks squeeze cooking gas supplies, triggering price hikes and the resignation of the commerce minister.

Health ministry and Nepal Medical Council dispatch teams to investigate the incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj.

Nepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.

The old guard stresses September 9, while the RSP government points to the deadly crackdown of September 8. Neither side has fully pursued accountability for both.

High logistics costs, limited cross-border payment options, regulatory hurdles and weak digital readiness keep Nepali products off global online marketplaces.