https://kathmandupost.com/The Kathmandu Post : Find the latest breaking news from Nepal, opinion and analysis on Nepali politics, business, culture and arts, sports, movies, food and travel, books, education, auto and more at kathmandupost.comhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/03/nepal-tops-south-asia-in-press-freedom-index-but-risks-grow-at-homeStrong global ranking masks rising attacks, legal pressure and economic fragility in the media sector.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/03/iran-standoff-could-leave-trump-worse-off-than-before-he-went-to-warWith both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight, even as Iran submitted a fresh proposal to restart negotiations.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/05/03/landslide-blocks-kanti-lokpath-traffic-halted-on-both-sidesRoad shut since 5am after landslides in Makawanpur and Lalitpur, clearance work underway.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/05/03/hundreds-of-nepalis-still-trapped-in-cambodian-scam-compounds-despite-crackdown Embassy moves to repatriate 277 individuals as victims recount coercion, abuse and trafficking networks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/03/trump-says-us-could-restart-iran-strikes-if-they-misbehaveTrump said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable, while Iran signalled it is open to diplomacy if Washington shifts its approach.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/03/yuki-angdembe-wins-by-submission-at-matrif-fight-night-18Angdembe, who goes by the nickname ‘The Gurkha’, defeated Indian fan-favourite Mandeep Prajapati ‘Baaghi’ by submission in the first round.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/03/nepal-india-meet-takes-up-measures-to-minimise-flood-hazard-from-koshi-gandak-projectsThe Indian side is preparing a detailed project report of the Gandak project for carrying out more operational works.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/03/living-abroad-and-the-unspoken-strain-on-family-tiesAs young Nepalis move abroad, demanding routines and cultural shifts are weakening emotional ties with parents back home.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/03/fiction-befriending-a-barberA hesitant friendship deepens over tea and small talk, eventually pushing Pun Dai to a life defined by risk and quiet rebellion.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/03/police-rukum-west-win-tenth-pm-cup-nva-women-men-volleyball-leaguePolice won their fourth consecutive title in the women’s category while Rukum West clinched their maiden title in the men’s category.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/05/03/a-59-member-tharu-joint-family-splits-to-form-a-new-settlement-in-bardiyaRare joint household splits by mutual consent, yet preserves tradition of shared labour as members build a new settlement together amid changing rural realities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/03/new-nepal-government-strikes-down-most-major-appointments-made-prior-to-march-26Mass dismissal creates leadership vacuum in universities, health institutions and state agencies, government yet to clarify fresh appointments.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/02/nepal-s-foreign-policy-principles-practice-and-prioritiesConstructs such as ‘buffer state’ or ‘vibrant bridge’ have limited utility beyond seminar rooms.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/02/nepal-needs-an-economic-reconstructionThe country must stop treating agriculture, industry, energy and IT as competing silos.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/nepal-has-cooking-gas-but-no-cylinders-as-half-fill-keeps-them-at-homesProducers warn of idle gas stock and safety risks as consumers hoard cylinders and illegal refilling rises amid ongoing supply uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/squatter-evictions-in-kathmandu-strike-fear-among-riverside-dwellers-in-jhapaMunicipal records show over 6,000 landless residents in Damak as authorities seek updated data on informal settlements.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/02/iranian-proposal-rejected-by-trump-would-open-strait-before-nuclear-talks-iran-official-saysSpeaking on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential diplomacy, the senior Iranian official said Tehran believed its ‌latest proposal to shelve nuclear talks for a later stage was a significant shift aimed at facilitating an agreement.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/02/at-least-11-dead-in-western-mexico-after-bus-careens-off-highwayIn February 2025, ​more than 40 ​people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus travelling to Tabasco from the tourist city ​of Cancun hit a trailer truck and ​caught fire.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/one-way-concreting-completed-on-the-eastern-daunne-section-of-mahendra-highwayTraffic expected to resume on stretch within two weeks as expansion nears completion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/paid-rent-one-day-slept-in-a-garage-the-nextTenants evicted a day after paying rent as Dhobi Khola settlement faces demolition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/tatopani-border-point-shut-for-four-days-fruits-rot-in-stranded-containersA road collapse into the Bhote Koshi River has halted traffic along the Araniko Highway, leaving dozens of freight containers stuck in Khasa.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/02/nobel-laureate-mohammadi-in-iran-hospital-after-cardiac-crisis-foundation-saysMohammadi, in her 50s, won the prize while in prison for her ​campaign to advance women’s rights and abolish the death penalty in Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/gor-concludes-nepal-visit-calls-it-highly-productiveUS envoy holds high-level meetings, discusses reforms and business ties.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/02/us-withdrawing-5-000-troops-from-germany-us-officials-sayOn Thursday, Trump said “probably” when asked whether he would consider pulling US troops out of Italy and Spain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/eighty-six-explosives-found-buried-inside-police-office-premises-in-salyanExplosives and related materials recovered in a corroded condition during construction work.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/lumbini-master-plan-remains-unfinished-after-48-yearsStakeholders say legal hurdles, political interference, weak coordination slow efforts to develop Buddha’s birthplace into a global spiritual hub.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/02/trump-says-iran-war-terminated-as-war-powers-deadline-arrivesOn Friday, Iranian ​state news agency IRNA said Tehran had sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators. Trump ⁠swiftly rejected it.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/nepse-falls-nearly-2-percent-amid-profit-booking-political-uncertaintyRs80 billion wiped off investor wealth as weak turnover reflects cautious sentiment.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/02/the-week-in-seven-photos-1777691226Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/how-paleti-s-intimate-gatherings-have-been-documenting-and-sustaining-modern-nepali-musicPaleti’s intimate gatherings honour forgotten voices, revive classics and connect generations through songs and poetry.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/exploring-ai-through-art-and-spiritualityThe multi-sensory exhibition at Artudio combines sound, image, and live elements to build a space for reflection.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/where-history-breathes-like-fictionIn ‘Itha’, Keshav Dahal moves between fact and imagination to bring ancient kingdoms and women’s struggles to life.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/may-2-to-may-8-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/nepse-this-week-1777686772Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/more-than-1-2-million-landless-remain-without-secure-land-or-shelter-in-nepalThousands displaced as authorities clear settlements despite constitutional guarantees.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/one-in-five-children-under-5-suffers-from-moderate-acute-malnutrition-ongoing-survey-data-suggestAn ongoing ‘national nutrition assessment campaign’ covering all 753 local units aims to map child nutrition status and guide interventions.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/china-leads-us-follows-everest-emerges-as-frontier-for-high-altitude-drone-techAfter China’s high-altitude drone breakthrough, a US firm enters the fray with cargo drones and a climbing robot.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/tracing-illicit-wealth-stashed-abroad-is-easier-said-than-doneTask difficult, but not impossible with diplomacy and strong coordination, says CIB ex-chief Malla.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/us-official-calls-for-better-business-climate-in-meetings-with-nepal-ministersSergio Gor met foreign and finance ministers Friday, will see RSP chief Lamichhane on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/01/could-2026-be-airee-s-defining-yearDipendra Singh Airee, one of the world’s finest all-rounders, begins 2026 in record-breaking form, signalling a potential career-defining season across formats.