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.comFlooding, landslides kill at least 40 in southern, central Vietnamhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/21/flooding-landslides-kill-at-least-40-in-southern-central-vietnamFlooding damages over 13,000 hectares of rice and crops. A total of 30,731 livestock and poultry have been killed or swept away in the regions.Besishahar-Chame road reopens seven hours after landslidehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/besishahar-chame-road-reopens-seven-hours-after-landslide Authorities clear large boulders at Tal Danda in Nason Rural Municipality.Victims’ group pressures transitional justice commission office bearers to step downhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/victims-group-pressures-transitional-justice-commission-office-bearers-to-step-downA section of conflict victims staged sit-ins separately in front of two transitional justice commissions.Chinese cruise ships look to steer clear of Japan amid diplomatic disputehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/21/chinese-cruise-ships-look-to-steer-clear-of-japan-amid-diplomatic-disputeKorea sees opportunity as diplomatic row pushes Chinese cruise operators away from Japan.UML youth march ahead of volunteer force launchhttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/11/21/uml-youth-march-ahead-of-volunteer-force-launchRally moves from Babarmahal to New Baneshwar as Oli prepares to unveil new force.Talks set for today as authorities and Gen Z youth seek to ease tension in Simarahttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/11/21/talks-set-for-today-as-authorities-and-gen-z-youth-seek-to-ease-tension-in-simaraThree arrested after Wednesday’s clash; leaders expected to arrive from Janakpur for negotiations.Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing threehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/21/magnitude-5-7-earthquake-jolts-bangladesh-killing-threeMuhammad Yunus, the head of the South Asian country’s interim government, urged people to remain calm as authorities assess the damage.Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery, source sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/21/paramount-comcast-and-netflix-submit-bids-for-warner-bros-discovery-source-saysThe bids set the stage for a significant consolidation in the media industry and will determine the future of prized assets like HBO, the Warner Bros film library and the DC Comics universe.Safety lapses, weak oversight - How children die from Indian cough syruphttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/21/safety-lapses-weak-oversight-how-children-die-from-indian-cough-syrupIndia’s Drugs and Cosmetics Act prohibits the sale and handling of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients like medicinal PG by entities that do not have drug licences.Today’s weather: November 21, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/11/21/today-s-weather-november-21-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Turning snow into opportunity: Nepal’s ski movementhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/21/turning-snow-into-opportunity-nepal-s-ski-movementWhat started as a single student’s dream has grown into a foundation that teaches hundreds of Nepalis to ski.Lumbini Lions begin NPL Season 2 with a winhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/21/lumbini-lions-begin-npl-season-2-with-a-winThe Lions, who finished last in the inaugural season with only a win in seven matches, roar to life at the start of the second season.NEPSE this week https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/21/nepse-this-week-1763691658Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.World children’s day celebrated through crickethttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/11/21/world-children-s-day-celebrated-through-cricketUNICEF, CAN, and Australian Embassy jointly organise a cricket match to promote children’s rights, gender equality.Health ministry to move to prefab office at Singha Durbarhttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/11/21/health-ministry-to-move-to-prefab-office-at-singha-durbarWorld Health Organisation has provided six prefab units to house the ministry after its building was destroyed during September protests.More children in Madhesh and Karnali infected with soil-transmitted intestinal worms: Reporthttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/11/21/more-children-in-madhesh-and-karnali-infected-with-soil-transmitted-intestinal-worms-reportA study shows prevalence of soil-transmitted intestinal worms in seven percent of children between five and 10 years.India gifts 70-metre modular bridge to Nepalhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/india-gifts-70-metre-modular-bridge-to-nepalThe ten Bailey bridges worth more than Rs730 million are being provided on grant basis by India, stated the embassy.Simara on edge as Gen Z youths refuse to back downhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/simara-on-edge-as-gen-z-youths-refuse-to-back-downFour protesters and six police personnel were injured during clashes Thursday. Youths say they won’t sit for talks until accused UML cadres are detained.Royalist Gen Z groups urge President to sack interim governmenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/royalist-gen-z-groups-urge-president-to-sack-interim-governmentTwenty-three less prominent youth groups in a memo say PM Karki’s government has ignored demands of September revolt.Nepal sets up long-awaited transitional justice fundhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/nepal-sets-up-long-awaited-transitional-justice-fundThe relief and reparations for insurgency victims will be financed through multiple sectors.Pokhrel tells party he’ll challenge Oli for UML chairhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/21/pokhrel-tells-party-he-ll-challenge-oli-for-uml-chairThe senior party vice-chair has former President Bidya Bhandari’s backing to unseat Oli, who intends to stay put.Before it gets worsehttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/11/20/before-it-gets-worse-1763655561Provocative statements and acts from major stakeholders in Nepali politics must stop.Immobile South Asia https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/11/20/immobile-south-asia-1763655517The region doesn’t always have to find its unity in momo diplomacy in New York. Coughless Covid-19https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/11/20/coughless-covid-19-1763655496Containment of any infectious agent is impossible without knowledge of its transmission. Security Council recommends army deployment for election safetyhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/11/20/security-council-recommends-government-to-deploy-army-for-election-securityThe meeting also discusses potential challenges for the snap parliamentary elections.Government begins setting standards to curb excessive market layers and price distortionhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/20/government-begins-setting-standards-to-curb-excessive-market-layers-and-price-distortionA new framework aims to control middlemen, ensure fair pricing, and protect producers and consumers as multi-layered supply chains inflate costs across Nepal.Paudel–Naib stand guides Lumbini to six-wicket win over Chitwan in NPLhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/20/paudel-naib-stand-guides-lumbini-to-six-wicket-win-over-chitwan-in-nplChasing 143, Lumbini reached the target in 18.3 overs with a decisive 60-run partnership for the fourth wicket.Lotte Choco Pie hands over prizes to winners of nationwide lucky drawhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/20/lotte-choco-pie-hands-over-prizes-to-winners-of-nationwide-lucky-drawThree participants receive a SERES Mini EV, a Yamaha scooter and an iPhone at Kathmandu ceremony.Bopara’s second straight fifty lifts Chitwan to 142https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/20/bopara-s-second-straight-fifty-lifts-chitwan-to-142Sent in to bat, Chitwan built their innings around Bopara’s composed 66 off 55 balls, which included four fours and three sixes.Syria condemns Netanyahu’s visit to its Israeli-occupied southhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/20/syria-condemns-netanyahu-s-visit-to-its-israeli-occupied-southSyria has demanded that Israel returns to the original buffer zone, but senior Israeli officials have said they will not relinquish the new posts.Nepse inches down despite surge in daily turnoverhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/20/nepse-inches-down-despite-surge-in-daily-turnoverBenchmark slips 0.93 points to 2,560, but trading value jumps to Rs4.68 billion.US clears $93 million sale of Javelin anti-tank system, Excalibur projectiles to Indiahttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/20/us-clears-93-million-sale-of-javelin-anti-tank-system-excalibur-projectiles-to-indiaThe Indian government had requested to buy up to 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles and 100 units of the Javelin system, the DSCA said.Tension flares in Simara as Gen Z youths continue protestshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/20/tension-flares-in-simara-as-gen-z-youths-continue-protestsAuthorities impose curfew; two ward chairs held over Wednesday’s incident.Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo given life sentence for human traffickinghttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/20/ex-philippine-mayor-alice-guo-given-life-sentence-for-human-traffickingGuo, who was removed from office by the Ombudsman in August 2024 for grave misconduct, also faces other criminal charges including graft, and money laundering.Gen Z activist Dhungana says his office was attackedhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/11/20/gen-z-activist-dhungana-says-his-office-was-attackedPolice say no complaint has been filed and the situation was calm when officers reached the site.Hearing on House dissolution postponed to December 8https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/20/hearing-on-house-dissolution-postponed-to-december-8 Hearing delayed as defendants have yet to submit all written responses.Four jeeps impounded in Taplejung, to be sent to Itahari for investigationhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/11/20/four-jeeps-impounded-in-taplejung-to-be-sent-to-itahari-for-investigationTraffic police took the vehicles under control for not matching registration records.Nvidia’s strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for nowhttps://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2025/11/20/nvidia-s-strong-forecast-calms-ai-bubble-jitters-for-nowMicrosoft and Amazon are investing billions in AI data centres, with some investors claiming they boosted earnings by extending the depreciable life of AI hardware like Nvidia chips. Human Rights Watch says Nepal security forces used disproportionate force on youth protestshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/20/human-rights-watch-says-nepal-security-forces-used-disproportionate-force-on-youth-protestsUrges the government to credibly investigate role of security forces, others in the two days of deadly violence.Israeli military steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollahhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/20/israeli-military-steps-up-strikes-in-south-lebanon-says-it-is-targeting-hezbollahThe Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah rocket storage facilities in civilian areas, taking steps to limit harm.