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/2026/06/29/nepal-to-wait-until-july-19-before-deciding-on-german-passport-dealPM’s Office doubts German firms’ preparedness to roll out biometric passports, but Foreign Ministry believes they can meet the deadline.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/29/global-oil-prices-tumble-but-nepal-unlikely-to-see-major-fuel-price-cuts-soonFalling crude prices ease inflation and import costs, but supply constraints and LPG shortages mean consumers may see only modest relief, with half-filled cooking gas cylinders set to continue.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/at-14-she-defied-her-family-s-plan-to-marry-her-late-sister-s-husbandSusmita Nepali, a teenager from Achham district, resisted her family, her community and an entrenched tradition to stop her own child marriage. Now she leads the campaign to ensure no other child faces the same fate.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/29/ancelotti-hopes-to-see-more-of-neymar-against-japan-in-round-of-32-clashNeymar has ‌been working his way back to fitness from a calf injury and managed a little over 15 minutes in the 3-0 victory over Scotland last time out.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/29/hospitals-in-the-hills-and-mountains-seek-anti-venomShortages at some snake bite treatment centres have forced officials to shift antivenom from centres with extra stocks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/mediators-set-up-de-escalation-channels-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-source-saysUS President Donald Trump confirmed in a social media post that there would be a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, but gave no details.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/29/bird-flu-outbreak-and-uncertainty-hit-poultry-sector-raising-fears-of-meat-and-egg-shortage-during-festivalsUnder official protocol, farms where bird flu is confirmed must cull poultry, destroy eggs and feed, and remain sealed for 45 days.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/faster-exam-results-raise-questions-over-accuracy-and-credibilityOver 32,000 grade 12 students apply for retotalling, while SEE re-evaluations alter results for more than 5 per cent of applicants, raising concerns over exam accuracy.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/29/mata-to-become-melbourne-victory-shareholder-to-take-off-field-role-post-retirementMata is also a part owner ‌of US Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC and has invested in the Formula One team Alpine Racing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/court-grants-second-extension-of-bishnu-paudel-s-detentionFormer minister and CPN-UML Vice Chair remains under investigation in a money laundering case linked to businessman Deepak Bhatta.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/16-karnali-highway-contracts-terminated-as-road-works-remain-incompleteAuthorities say contractors repeatedly ignored deadlines and warnings, leading to cancellations and action to blacklist firms and recover public funds.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/29/leftist-parties-turn-to-unity-talks-as-political-pressure-mounts-on-former-ruling-blocWith investigations targeting former leaders and political tensions rising, UML and NCP leaders move toward coordination in parliament, on the streets and possibly in elections.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/pakistan-forces-kill-29-militants-in-border-operation-kabul-says-dozens-of-civilians-deadSunday’s aerial assault was Pakistan’s second on targets in Afghanistan it said belonged to militants, and threatened to exacerbate an intermittent conflict ​between the former allies.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/iran-and-us-agree-to-halt-attacks-and-renew-talks-us-official-says“Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MOU. Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely,” the official said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/wild-elephants-damage-homes-and-crops-in-udayapurHerd repeatedly enters villages over two weeks, damaging homes, crops and food stocks worth Rs1.62 million as frightened residents demand relief and long-term protection.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/29/tradition-meets-technology-on-national-paddy-dayThe annual rice transplantation festival at Khumaltar showcased drone technology, mechanised farming alongside Nepal’s enduring Asar 15 traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/father-and-son-rescued-after-four-days-buried-under-rubble-of-venezuela-s-earthquakesRescue workers carried the pair, visibly weakened and both wearing masks, on improvised fabric stretchers through debris-strewn streets to a waiting ambulance, as a crowd gathered around the emergency vehicles ⁠in La Guaira.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/birgunj-sanitation-workers-end-strike-after-deal-on-wages-working-conditions Sanitation workers return to work after an agreement on wages, overtime pay, safety measures and job security reached through municipal mediation.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/06/29/landslides-and-floods-isolate-sankhuwasabha-villages-force-residents-to-flee-homesContinuous rainfall has triggered landslides in Silichong Rural Municipality, blocking roads, destroying micro-hydro projects and forcing residents from several settlements into temporary shelters amid growing risk of further damage.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/06/29/they-sang-on-kathmandu-s-streets-to-survive-the-city-silenced-the-music A municipal crackdown on sidewalk performers has left a community of visually impaired people without a livelihood, sparking protests.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/venezuela-quake-death-toll-nears-1-500-as-rescue-work-goes-onForeign rescue teams continue searching for survivors as nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for and authorities warn the window for rescues is rapidly closing.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/29/eustaquio-s-stoppage-time-strike-sends-canada-into-world-cup-last-16Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd-minute winner secured a 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/29/climate-change-is-also-a-cultural-crisis Barsha Rh Lekhi explains how environmental disasters threaten not only lives but also the traditions, knowledge and identities that hold communities together.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/29/why-do-we-eat-dahi-chiura-on-asar-15Many Kathmandu residents celebrate National Paddy Day despite not knowing its origins, as dahi-chiura vendors say the tradition is fading in the capital.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/29/rsp-s-emergence-edged-congress-out-now-it-s-not-easy-for-thapa-to-reclaim-nepal-s-democratic-spaceFor decades, the Nepali Congress fought its biggest political battles against communist parties. The emergence of Rastriya Swatantra Party has fundamentally altered that equation.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/29/calls-grow-for-probe-after-35-257-minors-found-in-rsp-membership-listChild rights activists, Congress demand probe and action after thousands of members of the party found to be under 18.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/28/open-up-the-telecom-sector-but-with-cautionThere is a case to be made for the entry of new players in the telecom sector.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/28/temptation-of-a-directly-elected-heroPolitical frustration should not tempt us into constitutional romanticism, as no institutional model is ever a panacea.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/28/why-abolishing-provincial-assemblies-isn-t-as-simple-as-rsp-thinksConstitutional expert Purna Man Shakya weighs in on the legal and democratic implications of the RSP’s sweeping proposed constitutional reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/28/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crash-kills-14-nationals-state-news-agency-saysAramco had resumed crude oil loadings ​on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal ​in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/28/in-nepal-s-high-himalayas-a-year-of-work-must-be-done-in-two-monthsIn Taplejung’s highest settlements, villagers have just two snow-free months to build trails, bridges and drainage systems before winter brings life to a halt.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/28/eleven-people-killed-in-plane-crash-in-northeastern-france-officials-sayThe plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all ​10 passengers - five students and five ​instructors - died in the accident, the prefecture said.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/28/kathmandu-metropolis-provides-1-800-vials-of-anti-rabies-vaccine-to-sukraraj-hospitalGovernment officials seek more doses from provincial and local governments as it will take weeks for the ongoing procurement process to be completed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/28/ring-road-widening-pushed-back-again-work-now-after-dashainChina-funded Rs11 billion project remains stuck despite design nearing completion, with contractor selection expected before the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/28/rangnick-dismisses-collusion-talk-after-austria-algeria-play-out-six-goal-thrillerWith a draw enough to send Austria through as Group J runners-up and Algeria into the last 32 as one of the best third-placed sides, the ​prospect of a convenient result had dominated conversation in the build-up.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/28/free-medicines-run-dry-in-salyan-as-patients-wait-for-provincial-suppliesChronic disease patients have gone without free medication for three months, forcing many to buy costly medicines as local health facilities await deliveries from the Karnali provincial government.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/28/argentina-s-depth-a-warning-to-rivals-heading-into-world-cup-knockoutsAs Argentina ​move into the knockout phase, Scaloni will know the importance of keeping his entire squad match-fit and focused, lest injuries or suspensions require changeshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/28/four-former-prime-ministers-share-stage-with-former-president-bhandariThe leaders attended a programme marking the 75th birth anniversary of Madan Bhandari, where a national award recognising a book on the late communist leader was also presented.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/28/three-pakistani-rangers-killed-in-karachi-attack-military-saysMilitants from the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, detonated an explosive at the entrance of the Rangers camp in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar neighbourhood before opening fire on the troops.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/28/nepal-s-top-motorcycle-racers-put-speed-and-skill-to-test-in-banepaRiders in the novice and national categories competed in the second round of the Nepal Road Racing Championship, where identical motorcycles ensured talent, strategy and precision determined the outcome.