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/cricket/2025/12/04/sudurpaschim-royals-post-17o-run-target-against-chitwan-rhinos-in-npl-clash Lynn’s composed 75 runs guides Sudurpaschim to a competitive total.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/04/kirat-community-marks-udhauli-festivalPeople gather for worship, ancestral remembrance and traditional dances.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/04/kathmandu-gorkhas-beat-pokhara-avengers-by-13-runs-to-book-playoff-spot Shahab Alam’s six-wicket haul guide Kathmandu to victory in Kirtipur. Becomes first hat-trick taker in the second season of NPL.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/04/26-players-called-for-closed-camp-targeting-icc-women-s-t20-global-qualifiersThere are 10 teams in the qualifiers, divided into two groups of five each.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/putin-says-russia-will-take-all-of-ukraine-s-donbas-region-militarily-or-otherwiseIn discussions with the United States over the outline of a possible peace deal to end the war, Russia has repeatedly said that it wants control over the whole of Donbas - and that the United States should informally recognise Moscow’s control.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/australia-says-the-world-will-follow-social-media-ban-as-meta-starts-blocking-teensMost other affected platforms have started contacting underage users advising them to download their photos and contacts and offering the choice of deleting their accounts or freezing them until they turn 16.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/how-an-oil-pipeline-battle-shows-the-us-gaining-sway-in-iraqA preliminary agreement to restart the pipeline was announced on July 17, the final day of the drone attacks, and after two months of intense US pressure, oil began flowing on September 27.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/kosovo-envoy-sees-opportunities-for-cooperation-with-nepalSays the countries have similar situations of migrating citizens who can be lured back for national development.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/china-should-focus-on-economy-not-territorial-expansion-taiwan-president-saysChina’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/04/today-s-weather-december-4-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/04/minning-gaaun-to-air-on-kantipur-television-from-todayThe 22-episode TV series is based on China’s poverty alleviation initiatives.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/04/these-women-make-childcare-safer-and-breastfeeding-pain-freeLori Parker is one of the very few lactation consultants in Nepal. Together with her co-worker, she helps newparents navigate their role and explains why baby massages and co-sleeping can be dangerous.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/04/lumbini-lions-stay-on-playoff-hunt-defeating-biratnagar-kings-whose-safe-spot-is-now-at-riskThe Lions complete the chase against the Kings with five wickets in hand. With Faf du Plessis and other batters unable to contribute well, Biratnagar fail to defend a not-so-good total.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/04/clean-air-framework-unveiled-to-cut-industrial-pollutionNew draft plan targets fossil-fuel-dependent enterprises, but experts warn tax policies on clean energy remain contradictory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/04/upper-house-nomination-filing-five-weeks-awayThe Election Commission has set January 3 for the publication of voters’ list.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/04/several-udayapur-villages-still-live-in-darkness-as-electrification-project-stallsDhungre, Dumre and several other settlements still light homes with pine wood, oil lamps and bamboo torches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/04/siddhartha-highway-s-siddhababa-tunnel-work-moving-at-snail-s-paceA 1,126-metre long tunnel is under construction in the most perilous stretch of the road section. But work has almost stalled over the past two months.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/04/probe-commission-prepares-to-summon-oli-and-lekhakFormer PM and his home minister are being investigated for their roles in suppressing the September Gen Z protest.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/04/kulman-s-ujyalo-nepal-calls-for-replacing-provincial-assemblies-with-councilsParty wants one-term lawmakers. Calls for freeing Judicial Council from political grip.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/03/onus-on-deubaHe would do well to summon timely convention and orient his party towards elections. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/03/putin-s-signal-to-the-westIndia’s steadfastness in its relationship with Russia should shape the latter’s approach.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/03/mending-the-strained-nepal-india-relationsBoth countries need a new way of talking and thinking about each other.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/03/lumbini-lions-defeat-biratnagar-kings-by-five-wickets-to-keep-playoff-hope-aliveD’Arcy Short’s 57 runs lead Lumbini to victory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/03/madhesh-province-head-calls-for-new-government-formationAsks any member of the provincial assembly who can secure a majority with the support of two or more parties to stake a claim for the chief minister.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/03/generative-ai-in-higher-educationStudent cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/03/dengue-cases-down-but-virus-widespread-across-nepalSince January, six people have died and 8,109 others tested positive.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/03/supreme-court-seeks-written-reply-in-uml-petition-against-house-dissolutionConstitutional bench orders the Office of President and others to reply within a week. Interim order request rejected.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/03/biratnagar-kings-set-145-run-target-against-lumbini-lions Lions bowlers keep the Kings in check as Sher Malla claims three wickets.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/03/india-revokes-state-run-security-app-order-for-smartphones-after-outcryThe move comes after days of protests from opposition parties over the issue, while newspaper editorials joined privacy advocates in denouncing the move. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/03/nepse-index-slides-as-turnover-crosses-rs5-23-billion The index drops 0.51 percent, extending a losing run since Sunday.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/03/pakistan-afghanistan-hold-fresh-peace-talks-in-saudi-arabia-say-sourcesBoth sides signed a ceasefire in Doha in October, but a second round of negotiations in Istanbul last month fell apart without a long-term deal.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/12/03/madhesh-chief-minister-saroj-kumar-yadav-resignsYadav quits addressing provincial assembly meeting as opposition boycotts session.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/03/nepal-japan-sign-rs31-billion-loan-deal-to-upgrade-koteshwar-intersectionThe flyover project aims to cut travel time between Tinkune and Jadibutti to under 10 minutes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/03/anti-graft-body-apprehends-caan-director-general-pradeep-adhikariCIAA files corruption case at Special Court, citing irregularities in the Nalinchok helipad project.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/03/cib-arrests-guna-group-chair-rajendra-shakya-amid-ongoing-prabhu-bank-probeThe arrest comes after the CIB earlier detained the bank’s CEO Sherchan along with two others as investigators examine suspected financial irregularities.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/03/rupee-cracks-below-90-to-the-dollar-hit-by-tariffs-capital-outflowsThe weakness in portfolio investment has also coincided with a slowdown in foreign direct investment, adding to the pressure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/03/kami-rita-sherpa-receives-guinness-world-records-certificate-for-42-high-altitude-summitsThe veteran climber has now reached 8,000-metre peaks 42 times, including a record 31 ascents of Everest.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/03/russia-says-no-ukraine-compromise-reached-after-five-hour-putin-talks-with-trump-envoysUshakov added that a meeting between Putin and Trump was not currently planned, though he said the talks were constructive and that there were huge opportunities for US-Russian economic cooperation.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/03/us-pauses-all-immigration-applications-from-19-non-european-countriesImmigration processing halted for applicants from 19 nations already under earlier travel restrictions, with the White House citing security concerns after the Washington attack.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/03/today-s-weather-december-3-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.