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/politics/2026/09/20/ck-raut-re-elected-unopposed-as-janamat-party-chairRaut is the sole candidate for the top post at the party’s second general convention, which will elect 100 other central committee members through a direct vote.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/20/diana-s-brother-compares-media-treatment-of-harry-meghan-to-late-princess-ordealHarry, Diana’s youngest son, and Meghan, cited the impact of what they called ​a toxic media on their lives before they quit royal duties and moved to the United States ‌in 2020.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/20/tribhuvan-university-to-hold-graduations-in-all-seven-provincesStudents will be able to choose a graduation centre closer to home, ending the requirement for graduates from across Nepal to travel to Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/20/world-leaders-return-to-un-amid-wars-in-middle-east-and-ukraineLeaders confront wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising AI risks and a deepening crisis of confidence and funding at the 80-year-old world body.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/20/political-analyst-bharat-dahal-detained-in-morangDahal was taken to Kathmandu on a warrant issued in the Capital, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/09/20/ev-microbus-catches-fire-in-bardiya-no-casualties-reportedThe vehicle was travelling from Kohalpur to Kailali when it caught fire on Sunday morning.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/20/heavy-rain-threat-looms-from-thursday Weather systems developing over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal could bring prolonged downpours across Nepal from September 24-28, with western and central areas facing the heaviest rain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/20/udayapur-hospital-gets-services-moving-againAfter years of unreliable service, the hospital is getting key units back up and running as it tackles staffing and financial problems. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/20/nepal-s-sanu-maya-thing-knocked-out-in-asian-games-karate Wushu player Vijay Singhjali also exits in the opening round.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/20/flames-smoke-seen-near-riyadh-airport-houthis-claim-attacks-on-saudi-capitalThe reported strike came amid a surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh warning residents of possible aerial threats and Saudi air defences intercepting a missile.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/20/ed-sheeran-says-he-made-mistakes-amid-macklemore-controversyThe singer says the dispute over free speech and Palestine has drawn him into a complex political debate he never wanted to join.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/20/fiction-the-making-of-a-revolutionAs a movement grows after a deadly crackdown, anger, ambition and political opportunism push Deshbhumi towards chaos.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/20/lumbini-lions-to-face-sudurpaschim-royals-in-npl-openerReigning champions Lumbini kick off their title defence at Kirtipur, leading a 27-day fixture list that features 21 league matches and four playoff games.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/20/can-mission-2026-finally-deliver-nepal-its-first-asian-games-goldAfter three years of preparation marred by funding woes, Nepal’s trimmed 135-athlete contingent enters the Asian Games chasing double-digit medals and its first-ever gold.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/20/constitution-review-mired-in-political-debate-as-parties-fail-to-agree-on-scope-of-amendmentThe Balendra Shah government tasked a panel with preparing for amendments but the effort did not gain support of all political forces.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/20/constitution-day-puts-nepal-s-constitutional-future-in-focusLeaders broadly defend the charter’s gains but differ over whether the priority should be implementation, review or amendment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/fees-keep-nepal-israel-farm-care-worker-deals-on-holdIsrael says private agencies are legally entitled to charge foreign workers, while Nepal wants recruitment to remain free or worker-friendlyhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/wagle-to-tour-us-doha-and-bangkok-seeking-help-after-climate-triggered-rasuwa-floodsPrime Minister Balendra Shah is also expected to raise the issue of climate justice at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/19/nepali-mma-star-yuki-angdembe-beats-china-s-buhuogubu-by-unanimous-decision-in-jck-123Relying on superior grappling and wrestling control, the Nepali fighter swept all three scorecards against China’s Buhuogubu in Luliang to earn his ninth professional victory.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/19/man-kumar-and-ram-maya-win-at-vietnam-mountain-marathonMan Kumar Roka Magar won in the 100km while Ram Maya Budha won in the 50km category of the VMM, which is part of the World Trail Majors series.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/18/why-constitution-day-is-still-madhesh-s-black-dayPolicy choices in the 2015 Constitution systematically fractured Madheshi political representation and civil service access.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/19/greenland-denmark-say-us-deal-will-not-cede-sovereigntyKey details of the agreement have not been made public, including the degree of US military presence in the self-governed Danish territory and whether any formal power over foreign policy and resources would be ceded to Washington.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/mud-and-steep-cliffs-hamper-efforts-to-reopen-flood-hit-roadsTwenty-four days after the Bhotekoshi floods, Rasuwa and Nuwakot remain cut off from each other, while Dhading district headquarters also lacks a direct road link.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/19/defending-the-constitution-changing-it-tooNepalis celebrate Constitution Day with speeches, but what does the 2015 charter actually mean for those left behind? https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/19/princess-diana-through-her-brother-s-eyesCharles Spencer’s new memoir will revisit his sister’s life and legacy as the 30th anniversary of her death approaches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/nepal-begins-probe-into-what-triggered-bhotekoshi-disasterA seven-member expert panel will trace the August 26 disaster from its source to downstream areas and examine geological, glacial and hydrological hazards, as well as the possible role of climate change.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/19/trump-says-he-is-banning-media-outlets-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-houseThe president accused the outlets of publishing “fake news” as the White House prepared to bar them from its grounds, raising fresh First Amendment concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/19/women-s-struggles-social-movements-brought-together-in-new-book‘Shared Dreams Woven by Struggle’ documents the journeys of 13 women leaders who fought for rights, dignity and social justice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/nepal-leaders-call-for-stronger-governance-inclusion-on-constitution-dayPresident, vice president and prime minister stress social justice and constitutional implementation, while party leaders call for unity and protection of the constitution’s gains.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/ronaldo-chitwan-s-famed-wild-elephant-found-deadThe bull was a key breeding partner for captive female elephants, with 38 calves attributed to him.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/19/can-nepal-protect-yomariWhy does the country have no legal claim to its own most valuable heritage, and what will it take to build one.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/19/what-s-on-in-kathmandu-valley-and-beyond-this-weekFrom movie screenings and art exhibitions to social gatherings and fundraisers, here are some events to check out.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/19/sandeep-lamichhane-on-nepal-s-rise-and-the-road-to-test-cricketThe Nepal captain discusses the team’s Asia Cup success, its growing depth and why the next few months could be crucial for Nepali cricket.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/19/small-nepali-contingent-has-big-hopes-in-20th-asian-gamesAs Japan hosts the Asian Games after 32 years amid housing complaints in Nagoya, Nepal fields a slashed squad of 135 athletes eyeing medal glory in double figures.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/19/finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-takes-post-disaster-reconstruction-climate-justice-push-to-global-forumsAfter talks in New Delhi, Wagle is set to raise Nepal’s reconstruction needs and climate vulnerability at upcoming meetings in Doha and Bangkok, with a US visit also being considered.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/poor-rains-poor-harvests-drive-sudurpaschim-dalits-from-their-villagesCrop failures and landslides are driving families to India and elsewhere, and in the process migration is eroding the traditions, skills and community ties that sustained their villages.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/jumla-waits-for-its-young-men-who-left-to-earn-and-never-returnedForty-nine people from Jumla’s Patarasi Rural Municipality remain unaccounted for since the Bhotekoshi floods, including 15 young men from Lamri who had gone to Rasuwa for work.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/19/13-picked-from-4-400-for-envoy-postsNominees include specialists in foreign policy, security, academia, development and other fields. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/17/the-police-chief-who-objects-delays-and-ultimately-compliesIGP Dan Bahadur Karki has sought to defend the police’s operational autonomy, but his attempts to hold the line have often ended in accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/nepal-youths-begin-hunger-strike-at-4-900-metres-over-glacial-lake-risksProtesters at Manaslu base camp demand monitoring of glacial lakes and measures to reduce climate-related risks.