While the bases are regarded as British sovereign territory, Cyprus itself is an EU member, now holding the bloc’s rotating presidency.

Prime minister urges high turnout, vows fear-free polls and action against misinformation.

Festival of spring celebrated with colours, music, and messages of truth and harmony.

Vehicle driver in custody after 24-year-old dies while cycling to duty.

Brent crude, a key global benchmark for oil prices, surged as high as US$82.37 per barrel in early trade, the highest since January 2025.

Across wide swathes of Nepal, analysts say public sentiment is one of disenchantment with established political parties that have been given multiple opportunities to govern but failed to deliver.

Israel said it struck Hezbollah-linked sites in Lebanon after the group fired missiles and drones at Israel in response to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s killing.

Nepal Oil Corporation says fuel reserves are adequate despite increased demand during election period.

Helicopters grounded by strong winds; authorities may deliver election materials on foot.

Power struggle within the security establishment, uncertainty over succession and Israel’s widening strikes deepen fears of prolonged instability.

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Defending champions to meet England in Mumbai on Thursday after tense chase, while South Africa and New Zealand contest first semi-final.

At Kathmandu Art Gallery, ‘Imaging South Asia: Népal in the Making’ traces how maps shaped Nepal’s political imagination.

Through Bhalābhali, researcher Dinesh Raj Upadhyay travels across Far-West Nepal, archiving women’s voices, caste-shaped traditions and songs at risk of fading away.

Police have detained him 14 times on various charges in two years, half of them under the current government.

Officials say fragile land and risk of subsidence led them to choose concrete over asphalt.

The remote settlement in northeastern Nepal remains cut off from the rest of the country, lacks reliable electricity, and depends on Tibet for daily necessities.

Observers say political parties are ignoring inflation and voters’ everyday problems.

Kathmandu halts labour permits to key Gulf destinations as conflict threatens remittance lifeline and tourism sector.

The US and Israel attacked Iran early on Saturday, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The regime change in Iran will test Pakistan’s relations with both the post-Khamenei Iran and the US.

In Nepal, two-thirds of the population is below the age of 35, yet the state and politics were controlled by those above 60. This massive imbalance makes rebellion inevitable.

UAE’s defence ministry said debris resulting from interceptions fell in several areas, causing minor to moderate damage to civilian properties.

Israel says its warplanes hit Tehran again after killing Khamenei, but many targets remain.

The national force says it will strictly follow established security protocols during the deployment for the elections to maintain transparency and security.

While most of the European leaders regarded the death as a direct consequence of the Supreme Leader’s deed, Russian President Putin condemned the attack as a violation of international law.

Around 1,729,288 Nepali nationals are currently living and working across the Middle East, where war has escalated.

Benchmark index gains 19.27 points on the first trading day of the week as most sectors post growth.

The protests follow the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Saturday’s coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran.

Iran had said it would target US bases in the region but it has hit a range of other targets across Gulf cities.

Former prime minister says election must guarantee protection of rights, rule of law and national sovereignty.

The biggest foreign-policy gamble of Donald Trump’s presidency comes after he campaigned as a “peace president” and said he preferred diplomacy with Iran.

Citizens urged to follow official sources and avoid posts that could cause confusion about security situation.

Gold rises by Rs5,600 and silver by Rs245 per tola as West Asia tensions push international prices higher.

Ban aims to ensure heightened security during elections.

Israel’s military said its strikes on Sunday morning targeted Iran’s ballistic missile and air defence systems.

Police detain activist over alleged bid to disrupt March 5 elections.

He was killed on Saturday in Israeli and US air strikes on his Tehran compound after decades of failed nuclear diplomacy.

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In a survey conducted by the Post, 39.6 percent of all respondents said “there is no trustworthy political party”.

Trump said the strikes were meant to end a decades-long threat from Iran and stop it from developing a nuclear weapon, calling it a key foreign policy move of his presidency.

I can’t remember the last time someone was so direct and intentional with me. Someone who was ready to stand on the same two feet with me.

From folk horror and coming-of-age stories to questions of caste and spirituality, these films explore identity, belief and relationships through distinct cinematic voices.

Youth entrepreneurs welcome pledges on innovation, loans and diaspora engagement but question parties’ track record on implementation.

Despite clear directives from the Election Commission, candidates and political parties have flouted the rules without hesitation.

Leaders of the September revolt say their commitments have not been framed in ways that directly respond to the movement’s calls.

Priya Rai and Man Kumar Roka Magar finish first in ATM’s 71.4km main race and 50-miler, respectively. But around half-a-dozen runners could not take part due to negligence of the national federation.

This has generated cautious optimism among digital payment stakeholders, alongside concerns about possible legal ambiguities and tax implications.

Foreign Ministry urges Nepalis in conflict zones to minimise outdoor activities, stay indoors as much as possible and remain alert to local advisories.