Until death: Inside Nepal’s harshest punishment

Nepal has no death penalty. Instead, it has life imprisonment until death — a sentence with no release date.An investigation by Kantipur shows who receives this sentence, how it is applied, and what justice means for victims, prisoners, and the state.

Towards a Pax Sinica in South Asia?

New Delhi seems to have reluctantly accepted that it needs to normalise relations with China to navigate the uncertainties of a world left behind by a receding Pax Americana.

NADA Auto Show 2026 opens in Kathmandu

The six-day event brings together more than 150 brands and over 200 stalls, showcasing new vehicles, auto components and financial services while highlighting the industry’s role in creating jobs.

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran vows retaliation and warns of attacks on US interests and energy chokepoints as Washington expands sanctions, while China rejects pressure tactics and oil markets brace for further disruption.

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