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/world/2026/06/03/hostilities-flare-again-in-iran-war-talks-at-a-stalemateMissile exchanges in the Gulf and continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon underscore the fragility of a tentative US-Iran ceasefire, while stalled negotiations and disruptions to shipping keep regional tensions high.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/03/a-woman-unlearning-the-shape-she-was-given‘Shape of Momo’ offers a thoughtful portrait of a woman navigating the tensions between individuality and social conformity.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/03/kathmandu-to-host-klf-on-june-6-and-7The Kathmandu edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival will bring together writers, artists and thinkers from South Asia at Hotel Himalaya.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/03/wounded-bangladesh-stand-in-nepal-women-s-way-to-saff-finalWith past final defeats and Bangladesh’s recent off-field and on-field concerns adding context to the contest, Nepal take on defending champions Bangladesh in the SAFF Women’s Championship semifinal today.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/06/03/70-years-on-kanti-highway-remains-incomplete-repeatedly-hit-by-landslidesOfficials blame fragile topography. The road project started in 1956 is still a work in progress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/india-rejects-third-party-involvement-in-boundary-talks-with-nepalImmediate past Nepali ambassador to India says New Delhi has been denying neighbours’ proposals for third-party mediation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/rabi-lamichhane-meets-top-indian-ministers-and-bjp-leadersMeeting with PM Modi expected on Wednesday.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/02/making-public-transport-safe-for-womenWomen either give up travelling or limit their travel time when they are harassed on public transport.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/nepal-china-review-stalled-and-ongoing-infrastructure-projectsChinese-funded projects including highways, tunnels, and cross-border railway discussed for speedy implementation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/rejected-at-border-former-bhutanese-political-prisoners-return-after-18-years-in-jailDenied entry into Nepal for lacking identification documents, Chatur Man Tamang and Hasta Bahadur Rai head back towards Bhutan with nowhere else to go.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/human-rights-watchdog-s-call-for-retrospective-law-sparks-legal-and-constitutional-questionsNHRC wants law to prosecute the accused in Gen Z revolt crackdown, but experts say such a move would violate protections against retrospective criminal prosecution.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/02/nepal-qualify-for-asian-gamesNational men’s cricket team booked a spot in the upcoming games in Nagoya after Malaysia secured a nine-wicket victory over China in Singapore.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/prime-minister-s-office-to-take-charge-of-it-and-digital-governanceGovernment has dissolved key IT agencies and shifted them under the prime minister’s office as a new central structure is being readied.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/02/forward-al-tamari-headlines-jordan-s-first-world-cup-squad Jordan will begin their World Cup campaign against ​Austria on June 17 in San ​Francisco, before facing Algeria on June 23, and defending ‌champions Argentina five days later.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/no-third-party-role-in-nepal-india-border-issue-says-indian-foreign-ministryNew Delhi reiterated bilateral mechanisms as the basis for resolving boundary matters after Prime Minister Shah mentioned talks with UK and China.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/02/writing-for-readers-in-a-world-run-by-algorithmsThe opinionator with a ‘kalam’ in hand and column in the newspaper no longer commands the loyalty of the audience. But this doesn’t mean that column-writing has lost its civic value.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/02/nepali-mountain-guide-missing-during-everest-descentExpedition operators say delayed official communication and coordination gaps are raising safety concerns during the climbing season.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/02/q-a-you-cannot-expect-the-top-of-the-world-to-be-comfortableNorwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila, who summited all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in a staggering 92 days, discusses her rapid rise to fame, the controversies that have followed her up the peaks, the urgent need to protect the Sherpa community, and why anyone eyeing Everest needs to be fundamentally prepared to suffer.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/02/england-s-world-cup-puzzle-promise-dependence-on-kane-search-for-identityThe 32-year-old Kane’s scoring record and influence for club and country are beyond dispute, but recent tournaments have exposed a reliance that edges into vulnerability.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/02/indian-tourists-return-to-nepal-in-record-numbers-as-new-travel-trends-reshape-the-marketVisa-free access, easier payments, the revival of the Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage and affordable airfares are drawing Indian travellers back to Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/nepal-bar-association-criticises-pm-shah-s-remarks-on-border-issueLawyers’ body says comments made in Parliament undermine Nepal’s position on territorial disputes and national unity.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/02/argentina-seek-to-emulate-italy-and-brazil-as-back-to-back-championsLionel Scaloni’s men have ​kept the core of the squad that won at Qatar 2022, went on to retain the Copa America in ‌2024 and then topped South America’s qualifying group with ease.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/panel-probing-former-home-minister-gurung-gets-five-day-extension Committee says statement recording and fact-finding are complete, but more time is needed to analyse evidence and prepare its report.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/02/budget-2026-27-the-arithmetic-of-ambitionOne wonders whether this is a budget that hands the poor a ten-rupee rebate, takes a hundred from their pocket, and returns thirty in concessions to the rich.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/02/nepal-kabaddi-league-season-2-postponed-indefinitelyOrganisers cite operational and technical challenges; drafted players to retain their places, new schedule to be announced later.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/02/russian-drones-missiles-strike-ukraine-in-major-attack-10-dead-dozens-woundedIntensified strikes follow days of warnings from Kyiv and Moscow as fighting escalates across major cities and energy infrastructure.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/06/02/heat-rises-across-tarai-as-westerly-wind-weakensMeteorologists say Madhesh and Koshi provinces are likely to see hot conditions today as rain-bearing systems weaken, with only isolated showers expected in some areas.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/06/02/police-arrest-birgunj-mayor-rajeshman-singh-on-forgery-chargesSingh is accused of helping prepare fake documents to secure citizenship and other official papers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/community-schools-shrink-as-private-education-expands-in-nepalGovernment data show a steady decline in public schools and enrollment, while private institutions continue to grow. Health indicators, however, have improved significantly over the past two decades.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/02/nepal-stars-land-lpl-deals-set-to-miss-tournament-openerAiree, Lamichhane and Bhurtel were picked in Sunday’s draft, but national team duties are likely to keep them out of the opening phase.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/02/nepal-plans-sunset-law-to-fast-track-stalled-infrastructure-projectsThe proposed legislation would set strict timelines for land acquisition, environmental approvals and other procedures, while empowering a high-level committee led by prime minister to intervene in stalled projects.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/02/lebanon-announces-partial-ceasefire-between-israel-hezbollah-but-attacks-continuePartial truce would halt attacks on Beirut and northern Israel, but fighting in southern Lebanon continues as Iran warns it could abandon peace talks with Washington.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/for-many-women-in-nepal-public-transport-remains-a-space-of-fearWomen who regularly use public transport say harassment remains a routine part of daily travel in the country. Yet only a small fraction of cases reach the police.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/02/midnight-matches-put-nepal-s-world-cup-business-boom-in-doubtThe timing of the 2026 tournament has presented a unique challenge. Many restaurateurs in Kathmandu say they are up for it, even if business prospects remain uncertain.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/02/the-growing-misuse-of-mental-health-language-in-everyday-lifeWords like ‘trauma’, ‘OCD’, and ‘gaslighting’ have become part of everyday vocabulary, often far removed from their clinical meanings.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/02/arts-and-culture-budget-sparks-hope-and-scepticismCultural practitioners see potential in the new allocations, yet doubts persist over funding priorities and long-term impact.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/02/a-first-goal-a-captain-s-armband-and-a-reminder-of-renuka-nagarkote-s-greatnessAfter 16 years in the national team, the midfielder finally scored her first international goal—adding another chapter to a career defined by leadership, sacrifice and consistency.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/02/starlink-seeks-nepal-entry-but-law-blocks-full-foreign-ownershipCompany’s senior official meets communications minister in Kathmandu. Minister Timilsina says Starlink must follow Nepali law.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/06/02/an-unusually-rainy-spring-a-drier-monsoon-ahead-what-s-happening-to-nepal-s-weatherExperts cite local and global climate drivers, including El Niño and a weakening Atlantic circulation, behind Nepal’s increasingly erratic rainfall.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/02/parliament-consumed-by-controversies-as-public-issues-take-a-back-seatPrime Minister Shah’s border-related remarks and procedural disputes have repeatedly disrupted the budget session amid opposition protests and boycotts.