Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comModerate to heavy rainfall likely until Saturday, farmers advised to delay rice harvesthttps://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/10/27/moderate-to-heavy-rainfall-likely-until-saturday-farmers-advised-to-delay-rice-harvestCyclone ‘Montha’ in Bay of Bengal to cause rainfall in Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati provinces and low pressure system in the Arabian Sea to trigger rain in Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Lumbini provinces.Tihar tourism rush fills Chitwan and Pokhara, but brieflyhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/10/27/tihar-tourism-rush-fills-chitwan-and-pokhara-but-brieflyChitwan National Park is the top destination for tourists who want to see rare wildlife such as tigers and one-horned rhinos.Postpartum death sparks unrest at KIST Hospitalhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/postpartum-death-sparks-unrest-at-kist-hospitalPolice fire 24 rounds of tear gas and use batons to disperse the crowd.US Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidentshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/27/us-navy-helicopter-fighter-jet-crash-in-south-china-sea-in-separate-incidentsSpeaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday, Trump said the crashes were unusual and could be due to “bad fuel”38 wildlife traffickers who fled prisons on September 9 yet to be recapturedhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/38-wildlife-traffickers-who-fled-prisons-on-september-9-yet-to-be-recapturedMost of the fugitives were serving sentences for rhino poaching and trafficking of pangolin scales and other protected species.Australia sues Microsoft over AI-linked subscription price hikeshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/27/australia-sues-microsoft-over-ai-linked-subscription-price-hikesThe regulator said Microsoft failed to clearly tell users that a cheaper “classic” plan without Copilot was still available.President Paudel, Prime Minister Karki offer prayers on Chhath festivalhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/president-paudel-prime-minister-karki-offer-prayers-on-chhath-festivalThe Chhath festival is celebrated every year from Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Saptami.Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes risehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/27/trump-gets-royal-welcome-in-japan-china-trade-truce-hopes-riseTrump has already won a $550-billion investment pledge from Tokyo in exchange for respite from punishing import tariffs.Man killed, wife and son injured as gas bullet hits scooter in Makwanpurhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/man-killed-wife-and-son-injured-as-gas-bullet-hits-scooter-in-makwanpurThe family was travelling from Chitwan to Hetauda when the collision occurred.Families struggle to afford medicines despite government’s free treatment pledgehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/families-struggle-to-afford-medicines-despite-government-s-free-treatment-pledgeAlthough the government announced free care for the Gen Z movement’s injured, many families are forced to buy medicines outside hospitals, adding to their financial burden.Chhath beyond bordershttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/10/27/chhath-beyond-bordersSita’s festival of the sun unites people abroad but awaits recognition in Nepal.Argentina’s midterm election hands decisive win to Milei’s libertarian overhaulhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/27/argentina-s-midterm-election-hands-decisive-win-to-milei-s-libertarian-overhaulNationwide, La Libertad Avanza got 64 seats in the House of Deputies, up from 37, according to government figures.Asian stocks soar to record peak on trade deal optimismhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/27/asian-stocks-soar-to-record-peak-on-trade-deal-optimismTop Chinese and US economic officials hashed out on Sunday the framework of a trade deal for US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to decide on later this week.Two foreign climbers die after expeditions to Ama Dablam mountainhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/two-foreign-climbers-die-after-expeditions-to-ama-dablam-mountainNepal issued 400 permits to climb Ama Dablam for the current autumn climbing season that ends next month.World leaders look to build economic, trade ties after Trump departs ASEAN summithttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/27/world-leaders-look-to-build-economic-trade-ties-after-trump-departs-asean-summitWhile Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio visit Japan, top officials from China, Brazil, Canada, the European Council, and ASEAN will focus on strengthening economic ties and trade deals.Today’s weather: October 27, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/10/27/today-s-weather-october-27-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Winter air blueshttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/10/27/winter-air-bluesIt is a matter of time before cities are again shrouded in toxic haze—with citizens paying the price.Seven days of scenic bliss in Meghalaya and Assamhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/10/27/seven-days-of-scenic-bliss-in-meghalaya-and-assamThe trip revealed two sides of paradise—nature’s generosity and tourism’s greed. Between breathtaking hills and costly tickets, we found joy somewhere in between.Spotlighting Nepal’s culinary heritagehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/10/27/spotlighting-nepal-s-culinary-heritageThe US-Nepal Gastronomy Exchange will feature ‘La Grande Bhoj’ gala dinner in Kathmandu and a high-altitude cookout in the Everest region.Nepal’s struggle in ODIs continueshttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/10/27/nepal-s-struggle-in-odis-continuesThe Rhinos, who qualified for the T20 World Cup with an unbeaten run across six matches until mid-October,fail to keep up with the momentum in ODIs as they lose by 106 runs to the USA in League 2 on Sunday.Reject a directly elected executivehttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/10/27/reject-a-directly-elected-executiveA directly elected executive will not secure the transformation that Gen Z want.Police still using Second World War-era hunting rifleshttps://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2025/10/27/police-still-using-second-world-war-era-hunting-riflesA silver lining amid all these unfortunate events is that local communities are closer to the police, as displayed by their efforts to rebuild damaged police infrastructure.Amid controversy, Karki expands Cabinet for third timehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/amid-controversy-karki-expands-cabinet-for-third-timeSudha Sharma and Bablu Gupta sworn in as health and sports ministers. Khagendra Sunar and Ganapati Lal Shrestha dropped at last moment.Provinces complain of snub by Karki-led interim governmenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/27/provinces-complain-of-snub-by-karki-led-interim-governmentProvincial ministers rue ‘unilateral’ budget freeze. Say lack of collaboration hinders preparations for March elections.Farmers yet to be paid over Rs1 billion as milk flush season beginshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/26/farmers-yet-to-be-paid-over-rs1-billion-as-milk-flush-season-beginsDDC and private dairies struggle to clear payments amid weak demand and unsold stocks.Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistanhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/26/pakistan-reports-border-clashes-during-talks-with-afghanistanThe Taliban denies accusations of sheltering militants and says Pakistan’s military operations violate Afghan sovereignty.Bayalpata Hospital suspends free treatment after government takeoverhttps://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2025/10/26/bayalpata-hospital-suspends-free-treatment-after-government-takeoverHundreds of mostly poor and vulnerable patients denied treatment under government health insurance and social security schemes.Underpaid and overworked, private hospital nurses demand pay parityhttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/10/26/underpaid-and-overworked-private-hospital-nurses-demand-pay-parityMany private hospitals force fresh nursing graduates to work for free or pay as little as Rs8,000 a month to skilled nurses.Nepal suffer 106-run defeat against US in League 2 openerhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/10/26/nepal-suffer-106-run-defeat-against-us-in-league-2-openerSpinner Harmeet Singh’s six-wicket haul dismantles Nepal’s chase in Dubai.Tourist guide dies of altitude sicknesshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/26/tourist-guide-dies-of-altitude-sicknessPolice said they were informed about the incident around 7 am on Sunday.Suspects in Louvre jewel heist arrested near Paris, prosecutor sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/26/suspects-in-louvre-jewel-heist-arrested-near-paris-prosecutor-saysParis prosecutor Laure Beccuau did not say how many people were arrested or give any more details about them.Kremlin: Wrong to talk about cancellation of Putin-Trump summit, agencies reporthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/26/kremlin-wrong-to-talk-about-cancellation-of-putin-trump-summit-agencies-reportKremlin spokesperson Peskov also commented on sanctions imposed by the US on Russian oil giants Lukoil (LKOH.MM) and Rosneft (ROSN.MM) calling them "an unfriendly step" Nepse rises by 5.19 points as post-Tihar trading resumeshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/10/26/nepse-rises-by-5-19-points-as-post-tihar-trading-resumesTurnover reaches Rs2.66 billion with mixed performance across sub-indicesMore than 550 weapons looted during Gen Z protests still missinghttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/26/more-than-550-weapons-looted-during-gen-z-protests-still-missingPolice say 285 heavy weapons, including INSAS and SLR rifles, and 271 small firearms are still unaccounted for.Prime minister drops Khagendra Sunar’s ministerial nomination due to controversyhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/10/26/prime-minister-drops-khagendra-sunar-s-ministerial-nomination-due-to-controversySunar is known for his provocative remarks and faces several legal cases in different courts.Prime Minister Karki inducts two new ministershttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/26/prime-minister-karki-inducts-two-new-ministersSudha Sharma Gautam takes charge of health and population, while Bablu Gupta is appointed minister for youth and sports. Nepal face 263-run chase in League 2 openerhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/10/26/nepal-face-263-run-chase-in-league-2-openerNepal will play their second match on Thursday against the UAE , followed by another clash with the USA on Saturday.East Timor, Asia’s youngest nation, becomes ASEAN’s 11th memberhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/10/26/east-timor-asia-s-youngest-nation-becomes-asean-s-11th-memberAlso called Timor-Leste, the country of 1.4 million is one of Asia’s poorest, with a $2 billion economy—a tiny fraction of ASEAN’s $3.8 trillion GDP.Lack of telephone service along Phoksundo trail troubles locals and touristshttps://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2025/10/26/lack-of-telephone-service-along-phoksundo-trail-troubles-locals-and-tourists Absence of communication facilities between Suligard and Sainjhal has caused hardship for residents and visitors in one of Karnali’s key tourist destinationsInmate who escaped from Nawalparasi prison arrested in Palpahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/10/26/inmate-who-escaped-from-nawalparasi-prison-arrested-in-palpaThe 28-year-old was serving a sentence for drug offences.