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/health/2026/07/05/maternal-mental-health-screening-at-thapathali-hospital-remains-stalled-for-six-monthsMental health problems during pregnancy and after child birth are responsible for six percent of maternal deaths in Nepal and rank as the second leading cause, according to a National Statistics Office report.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/05/bus-remains-missing-four-days-after-plunging-into-karnali-riverSearch operation involving 176 security personnel, divers, drones and a military helicopter continues amid strong currents and muddy monsoon waters.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/05/indian-safeguard-duty-slashes-nepal-s-iron-and-steel-exports-by-two-thirdsExport earnings have fallen by Rs10.6 billion in 11 months due to safeguard duties and BIS certification hurdles. Manufacturers urge Kathmandu to begin high-level trade negotiations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/05/three-sons-of-iran-s-slain-leader-khamenei-appear-at-funeral-not-his-successorMojtaba Khamenei’s face was disfigured and he suffered a significant injury to one ​or both legs, people close to his inner circle told Reuters.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/05/ancelotti-hopeful-of-raphinha-return-as-brazil-plot-haaland-shutdownWinger could feature from the bench against Norway after recovering from injury, while Brazil look to offset Lucas Paqueta’s absence and stop Erling Haaland in Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/07/05/deteriorating-bridges-turn-kaligandaki-corridor-travel-risky-in-baglung-gulmi-stretchAround a dozen ageing bridges built by the Nepali Army remain unreplaced for over a decade, forcing vehicles to cross in unsafe conditions amid delayed infrastructure upgrades.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/05/mass-grief-in-iran-at-khamenei-funeral-after-us-israel-war-killingTens of thousands attend Tehran procession as Iran begins week-long state mourning for slain supreme leader amid heightened US-Israel tensions.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/07/05/one-dead-six-injured-after-flood-hits-dolpaSecurity personnel deployed for rescue and relief as homes, shops and public buildings suffer damage.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/05/bp-highway-reconstruction-continues-as-flood-damage-repairs-drag-on Vehicles are currently running through diversions, with authorities continuing slope protection and embankment on new track.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/05/nepal-brings-social-media-ai-advertising-under-new-national-policyThe National Advertising Policy 2026 introduces regulation for influencer marketing, sponsored content and AI-generated ads, while tightening oversight across digital platforms.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/05/as-venezuela-death-toll-rises-survivor-recounts-days-beneath-the-rubbleThe official death toll has climbed to nearly 3,000 as survivors and volunteer rescuers describe the devastation left by the earthquakes and criticise what they say was a slow government response.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/05/mbappe-keeps-cool-as-france-survive-furnace-against-paraguayMbappe’s second-half penalty seals a hard-fought 1-0 victory in sweltering conditions, sending France into a quarter-final against Morocco.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/05/budget-friendly-places-for-nepali-students-in-californiaA look at student life in the western American state, from bustling university districts to quieter neighbourhoods.https://kathmandupost.com/theater/2026/07/05/theatre-review-when-love-almost-arrivesExploring love that arrives too early, too late or not at all, ‘Almost Maya’ is an imperfect but touching theatrical debut.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/05/a-tihar-story-that-questions-traditionsKaruna Paneru’s new children’s book, ‘Tihar in Patan’, follows an eight-year-old girl navigating gender expectations.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/05/ordinances-preferred-tool-of-government-no-matter-who-leads-it Before invoking the need for an ordinance, Nepal’s political culture has yet to develop a practice of publicly explaining the constitutional grounds for bypassing Parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/07/05/east-west-highway-sections-still-run-on-private-land-due-to-ownership-issuesBureaucratic delays leave parts of Nepal’s East-West lifeline still registered in private names, complicating plans for a four-lane upgrade.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/05/how-fifa-s-suspension-is-pushing-nepali-football-towards-a-lost-generationPlayers are missing international tournaments, domestic football has stalled, thousands of livelihoods are at risk, and years of political interference have left the country's football future hanging in the balance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/05/in-his-first-sitting-with-a-foreign-official-prime-minister-shah-to-meet-adb-presidentShah, who had been avoiding one-on-one meetings with foreign officials, has a meeting with ADB President Kanda on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/05/minister-s-actions-kicked-up-a-lot-of-dust-in-the-education-sector-clear-picture-yet-to-emergeSasmit Pokharel’s tenure has seen faster exam results, policy moves and curriculum reforms, but critics say weak coordination, contested decisions and limited progress on structural change marked his 100 days.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/04/a-closer-look-at-theatre-and-arts-in-political-timesTheatre generates energy if it works steadily, staging plays that reflect the spirit of change and transformations in society.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/04/think-nepali-football-is-dead-think-againMany observers concluded that Nepali football had hit rock bottom. But it is very much alive and kicking.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/04/mistaking-digital-progress-for-aiNepal’s judiciary has entered the digital age, but it has not yet entered the age of AI.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/04/nepal-s-foreign-policy-sees-continuity-despite-prime-minister-shah-changing-tackThe new government has broken with long-standing diplomatic conventions, but Nepal’s foreign policy priorities remain largely intact.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/04/it-s-a-love-story-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-are-marriedSwift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as “man of honor” and Kelce’s brother, retired football star Jason Kelce, was best man, the statement said.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/04/in-100-days-finance-minister-unable-to-give-fillip-to-the-economy-restore-private-sector-confidenceEconomists credit the government for initiating reforms, but say implementation has lagged and the economy has yet to show meaningful signs of recovery.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/04/keiko-fujimori-declared-winner-of-peru-presidential-raceWhen Fujimori assumes power on July 28, she will be the 10th president since 2016.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/04/insurgents-stage-attacks-across-mali-army-saysKenioroba is home to a prison holding members of Mali’s political opposition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/04/balendra-shah-government-s-first-100-days-raise-press-freedom-concernsMedia groups point to ministerial warnings, online intimidation, a disputed advertising policy and court rulings as evidence of growing pressure on the press.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/04/why-lagaan-survives-at-25The film is a mirror reflecting our opportunism, weakness and vulnerabilities.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/04/colombia-edge-ghana-1-0-to-set-up-switzerland-showdownColombia had largely flown under the radar at the tournament, despite going undefeated against Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo to top Group K.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/04/nepse-records-modest-gain-as-banking-stocks-lift-market-despite-weak-tradingMarket capitalisation adds Rs 20 billion despite lower turnover, while analysts say investors remained cautious amid ongoing investigations and loan repayment pressures.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/04/egyptian-history-makers-breaking-new-ground-for-africa-s-most-successful-nationEgypt had the better of the chances but were unable to beat Australia after two hours of football with the scores level at ​1-1 before triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/04/champions-argentina-need-extra-time-own-goal-to-get-past-cape-verde-into-last-16Six minutes into the second period of extra time, however, Lionel Messi swung a corner into the box and Cristian Romero rose to head home off the arm of Cape Verde’s Diney Borges and secure Argentina a date with Egypt in Atlanta next Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/04/the-week-in-five-photos-1783133618Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/04/how-a-radio-tradition-became-nepal-s-biggest-music-celebrationFrom paying artists three rupees per broadcast to staging a sold-out public spectacle, the ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ mirrors the evolution of the country’s music industry.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/04/book-review-the-war-that-almost-changed-nepal-s-historyMarcus Potter’s ‘Crisis on the Northern Frontier’ uncovers the forgotten years when the British nearly launched a second invasion of Nepal—and why it never happened.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/04/events-july-04-to-july-10-2026 The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/04/nepse-this-week-1783130685Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/04/domestic-tourism-pumps-rs400-billion-into-economy-as-young-nepalis-travel-moreFirst nationwide survey shows more than half of Nepali households travel as tourists, with Gen Alpha and Gen Z making the most trips while shopping, family visits and health remain the biggest travel drivers.