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/visual-stories/2026/01/09/confectioners-prepare-chaku-ahead-of-maghe-sankrantiPeople in Kathmandu Valley are busy making chaku, a traditional Newari sweet.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/01/09/beyond-the-box-office-the-10-pakistani-films-that-quietly-won-2025Beneath the glossy-but-tired commercial surface of Pakistan's film industry, something promising is happening.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/01/09/dispute-erupts-over-minister-bublu-gupta-s-invitation-to-nrna-youth-conference-in-us Divisions within the Non-Resident Nepali Association in the US surface over Texas event.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/09/kathmandu-court-orders-halt-to-false-and-misleading-reports-against-reliance-spinning-millsInterim order bars further publication and broadcast of content the court says appears defamatory prima facie.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/09/tensions-in-minneapolis-rise-over-ice-fatal-shooting-of-womanThe shooting left the city on edge, with thousands taking to the streets in protest. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/09/list-of-free-essential-medicines-to-be-revisedSome of the medicines on the list have become obsolete, and even doctors don’t prescribe them, officials say.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/09/us-senate-votes-to-curb-military-action-in-venezuela-trump-says-oversight-could-last-yearsThe Senate voted 52–47 to advance the war powers resolution, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats to move the measure toward a final vote.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/09/today-s-weather-january-9-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/09/as-art-finds-more-viewers-fewer-buyers-step-forwardArtists, curators and gallery managers reflect on the widening gap between art lovers and art buyers in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/09/bartika-eam-rai-wraps-up-2025-with-ityaadi-tourKnown for her poetic lyricism, Rai embraced a ‘high-octane’ full-band setup in this series.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/01/09/3rd-university-sports-from-february-5The third edition is being organised by the National Sports Council and Kathmandu University with the support of Nepalaya International.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/01/09/faldo-junior-tour-nepal-championship-continuesSwapnil and Soham share the lead in the boys’ category, while Amelie and Avanie are tied at top in the girls’ section.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/09/nationwide-voter-education-drive-set-to-begin-next-monthElection Commission says the aim is to reduce invalid votes in March parliamentary polls.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/09/the-first-edition-of-what-s-next-kicks-off-in-kathmanduThe event is KMG’s initiative aimed at engaging the public through evidence-based discourses and expert interaction.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/09/as-rival-camps-in-nepali-congress-drift-further-apart-fears-of-party-split-growConvention backers call Deuba’s decision to parade youths at party office ‘confrontational’.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/08/glimmer-of-hope-for-2007-gaur-massacre-survivorsLast month, Supreme Court issued the full text of its 2023 verdict in a case filed by victims and relatives of the massacre and directed police to start investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/08/implement-the-planRestoring Everest’s sanctity calls for a balance between profit-making and preserving its fragile ecosystem.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/08/on-nation-building​There is a massive gap between form and substance in both Nepal’s economy and politics.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/08/nepal-s-hung-transitionThe Gen Z-led protests’ message is clear: The existing social contract is broken.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/08/nepal-must-create-6-5m-jobs-by-2050-to-reap-demographic-dividendWorld Bank: Country’s prospects hinge on creating good jobs and harnessing skills of women, returning migrants.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/08/suspected-rabid-dog-injures-48-in-gadhimaiMost victims suffered injuries to the cheeks, hands and head. With the attacks continuing, panic has spread among locals.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/08/bollywood-star-sanjay-dutt-in-nepalActor to attend the opening of Baadshah Casino at Hotel Barahi.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/saudi-coalition-says-separatist-leader-fled-yemen-with-uae-help-advances-in-adenThe move escalates tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, major global oil heavyweights and close allies of the United States.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/09/nepse-this-week-1767921104Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/08/nepal-us-sign-cultural-property-agreement-to-curb-traffickingNewly signed pact restricts importation of Nepali artefacts into the US and strengthens cooperation to protect heritage.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/russia-says-foreign-troops-in-ukraine-would-be-targets-after-uk-and-france-pledge-post-ceasefire-deploymentA Russian Foreign Ministry statement said “militaristic declarations” by a coalition of pro-Ukraine Western governments were becoming increasingly dangerous.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/08/nepse-edges-up-4-59-points-turnover-declinesShare prices of 129 listed companies rose, while 115 fell and 15 remained unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/us-immigration-agent-fatally-shoots-woman-in-minneapolis-mayor-disputes-government-claim-of-self-defenseHe fires three shots, with at least one shot after the car’s front bumper had passed him. It was not clear from the video whether the car made contact with the officer, who stayed on his feet throughout the encounter.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/01/08/death-toll-from-shankharapur-bus-accident-reaches-fiveOne more victim dies during treatment on Thursday, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/trump-withdraws-us-from-dozens-of-international-and-un-entitiesThe United States skipped the annual UN international climate summit last year for the first time in three decades.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/australia-to-hold-wide-ranging-inquiry-into-antisemitism-after-bondi-attackThe mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 14 shocked Australia and renewed calls for tougher gun controls and action against antisemitism.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/08/nepal-police-seek-nearly-134-000-election-police Applications open at district police offices nationwide from January 9 to January 15.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/living-with-tigers-in-bhutanFor villagers in Changarzam, conservation success has come with a heavy cost. Each night, they hope their cattle will be safe until morning.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/08/nepal-urges-restraint-amid-venezuela-tensionsForeign ministry says disputes should be resolved through dialogue and respect for UN principles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/08/nagdhunga-muglin-road-widening-delayed-as-utility-poles-hold-up-workThree years into the project, slow pole removal and material shortages blamed for delay.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/india-arrests-environmental-activist-for-anti-fossil-fuel-workThe probe comes after the conclusion of COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, where several countries objected to a final outcome that avoided stronger plans for reining in greenhouse gases or phasing out fossil fuels.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/08/us-seizes-russian-flagged-tanker-another-tied-to-venezuela-as-trump-widens-oil-pushThe US Coast Guard and military forces seized the Marinera crude oil tanker on Wednesday, ending a weeks-long Atlantic chase after the vessel evaded boarding and switched to Russia’s flag, officials said.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/08/new-parties-confront-old-problemsAfter resigning as minister on Wednesday, Ghising indicates being active in the RSP.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/08/today-s-weather-january-8-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/books/2026/01/08/exploring-nepal-india-ties-in-a-changing-worldFormer Indian ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, discusses his new edited volume and why listening to voices from both sides matters today.