Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
Trump says the US blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a final agreement is signed, while negotiators continue to grapple with disputes over Tehran’s uranium stockpile, sanctions relief and regional security issues.
Archer’s double act fires Rajasthan into IPL playoffs
The English fast bowler’s explosive cameo of 32 off just 15 balls, which included three sixes, helped rescue Rajasthan from early trouble before his devastating bowling spell dismantled Mumbai’s chase.
Behind the ‘Big Didi Energy’
The Hong Kong–Nepali rapper Suskihanna Gurung uses music to highlight often-unspoken struggles of diaspora youth and creative independence.
‘Witnesses of Inner Worlds’ celebrates unseen family struggles
The exhibit at Takpa Gallery transforms stories of hardship into expressions of love.
From fuel to food, West Asia turmoil sends prices soaring in Nepal
Rising cost of rice, edible oil and transport squeezes households as stagnant incomes and global shocks fuel stagflation fears.
Taskforce floats directly elected president, overseas voting in constitutional reform push
Panel formed to prepare a charter revision working paper has proposed sweeping changes to the governance system, electoral model, judiciary and federal structure.
Draft House rule easing charter amendment decried as unconstitutional
Proposed rule permits combined two-thirds parliamentary vote for amendments instead of requiring two-thirds in each House separately.
EditorialThe slippery slope of executive overreach
PM Shah is setting a dangerous precedent by repeatedly undermining the legislative branch.
The neoliberal in Nordic garb
Despite repeatedly refuting that it is not towing the neoliberal line, the RSP’s stance is blatantly neoliberal.
Q&A: Social media has made Everest ascent look easy, but it isn’t
Lhakpa Sherpa reflects on surviving abuse, gruelling immigrant labour in the US, balancing motherhood with mountaineering, and witnessing climate change reshape the world’s highest peak.
Report details abuse and unsafe conditions faced by Nepali workers on Saudi Aramco projects
Study by London-based rights group finds workers toiling up to 14 hours in over 50 degrees heat.
Western Tarai swelters as temperatures hit 40 degrees
Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj is treating around 100 heat-affected patients daily in recent days.
A village school empties as families leave and students choose private schools
Fifteen years after establishment, Saraswati Basic School, which once had around 100 students saw no enrollment this year.
Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders
Turkish authorities ordered police to evict the leadership of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) from their headquarters on Sunday.
Former prime minister Karki launches ‘Mitty and the Wild Cat’
The book uses the world of animals and birds to explore empathy, cooperation and interdependence for young readers.
Law makes several changes in T20 squad for Asian Games’ qualifier
Compared to the 15 players in the squad for the recently concluded ICC CWC League-2 series comprising the USA and Scotland, the 14-man team for the qualifier has four key changes.
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, said in a statement to the media that it carried out the attack and described it as a suicide bombing.
Pokhara starts demolition drive against Phirke river encroachment
Metropolitan city begins clearing more than 160 temporary and permanent structures after expiry of a 35-day notice to vacate the river corridor.
Punjab’s Haddin delighted as captain Iyer makes the difference in key win over Lucknow
Iyer’s unbeaten knock of 101, featuring 11 fours and five sixes, guided his team over the finish line in their final league stage match on Saturday, with the win snapping a six-game losing streak for Punjab.
Saptari eviction leaves family homeless; 75-year-old woman dies amid distress
A 75-year-old woman from Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality died days after her family’s homes were demolished in a public land clearance drive, with relatives saying she had been deeply distressed by the sudden displacement.
Government assigns officiating roles to previously removed university office bearers
After dismissing top university officials through an ordinance, the government has reinstated many in officiating capacities across institutions, triggering criticism over legality, procedure and consistency.
Floods halt 55MW power generation in Taplejung-Panchthar corridor
Four hydropower projects, including the 25MW Kabeli B-1, have suspended production after floods damaged intake structures, pipelines and other facilities.
Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh
Cases have spread rapidly in recent months, overwhelming hospitals and placing severe strain on already fragile healthcare services.
Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House
Authorities said the suspect opened fire near the White House checkpoint before officers returned fire, while a bystander was also injured in the incident.
FICTION: ‘Let go,’ she said. ‘I won’t,’ he replied
In a crowded café, two former lovers wrestle with apology, resentment and the impossible pull of each other.
Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in Chengdu
A look at student living in this Chinese city, from busy university areas to quieter suburbs.
Bruno Fernandes named Premier League’s player of the season
With 20 assists, the Portugal midfielder is tied with Arsenal great Thierry Henry and former Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.
Policy instability, weak implementation continue to deter foreign investment in Nepal
Multinational companies cite policy inconsistency, centralised decision-making and weak infrastructure as major barriers to investment.
What Nepal’s ministry rename means for the queer community—and what it doesn’t
By renaming a federal ministry to include ‘gender and sexual minorities,’ Nepal has made a historic symbolic shift. But citizenship, marriage and discrimination hurdles persist.
Modi asked Indians to curb overseas travel. Nepal seeks to draw them across the border
As part of a new public diplomacy strategy, Nepal is planning phased visits by Indian social media influencers to showcase its tourism offerings.
Nepal ruling party lawmakers show no signs of holding their government to account
Once vocal critics from the opposition benches, RSP lawmakers are now facing questions over their silence on national issues.
How the dynamics of power and creativity shape Nepal’s literary landscape
It takes time for literary writers to write about the challenges and conditions of creative change.
Marginalised communities’ barrier to tech
They, too, can succeed in tech. We can't afford to keep excluding them.
Why Nepal must build a sovereign ‘AI Factory’
Sovereign AI infrastructure could transform Nepal from a consumer of technology into a producer of digital intelligence.
Rhino sightings in Chitwan’s urban areas raise conservation concerns
Growing rhino presence in settlements around Chitwan National Park is raising fears among residents and prompting debate over habitat change, urban expansion and wildlife management.
US and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting India, also said some progress had been made on Iran and that the US might have “something to say” on the issue in the coming days.
Thirty-six Nepali workers in Qatar unpaid for eight months
Workers say a Qatari company has withheld salaries and benefits for eight months, leaving them unable to return home as unpaid dues cross Rs20.5 million.
Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
The US has meanwhile grown closer to India’s rival and neighbour Pakistan, with Islamabad emerging as a key interlocutor in efforts to end the Iran war, a new irritant to the US-India relationship.
Nepali Army plans 21-day isolation for peacekeepers returning from Ebola-hit Congo
Decision comes amid an outbreak of Bundibugyo strain that has killed at least 144 people and infected over 600 in Congo and Uganda since late April.
At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
In 2009, a coal and gas outburst in Heilongjiang Province killed 108 people and injured 133.
Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway likely to miss revised deadline again
With only 48 percent physical progress achieved, officials say the fast-track project will need at least another two or three years for completion as disputes in the Khokana section remain unresolved.
NEPSE ends week higher ahead of budget announcement
Benchmark index rises 0.97 percent to 2,758.49 points as hydropower stocks lead sectoral rally. Market cap adds Rs 45 billion despite slight dip in turnover.
Nepali film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ wins Jury Prize at Cannes
Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, the film earns recognition in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the prestigious festival.
The week in nine photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
Pilaru echoes a fading Tharu tradition
A community-led exhibition in Lalitpur reclaims the cultural history of Pilaru, a traditional clay instrument shaped by memory and oral heritage.
BOOK REVIEW: In ‘Devyani’, love becomes both refuge and ruin
Basant Chaudhary’s debut novel explores the contradictions of a man who sees himself as progressive while failing the women closest to him.
‘Acheta’ explores caste, faith and survival in Karnali
The play follows a Dalit sculptor whose devotion to the gods is tested when his child falls critically ill.
EVENTS: May 23 to May 29, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
Stuart Law’s first year with Nepal hints at bigger future ahead
The Rhinos won six of their last eight League-2 games at home, and with key players entering their prime years, belief is growing around Nepal cricket.
NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.