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/science-technology/2026/10/23/nepal-takes-government-websites-offline-over-critical-php-flawsEmergency patching is underway after two vulnerabilities exposed systems worldwide to attacks that could allow hackers to run code on servers without logging in.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/hacking-attempts-surge-as-firms-race-to-patch-php-flawsCloud providers report millions of hacking attempts as governments and companies rush to secure systems and temporarily suspend online services.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-strikes-china-s-tibet-killing-16The quake struck a sparsely populated, high-altitude area of northern Tibet, injuring 32 people and prompting rescue teams to mobilise.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/loss-and-damage-fund-allocates-20-million-to-nepalThe funding is intended to help flood-hit communities in the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli region recover and rebuild.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/van-schalkwyk-mathews-join-npl-squadsLumbini Lions sign the US all-rounder after his 13-wicket haul at the T20 World Cup, while Biratnagar Kings bolster their line-up with the former Sri Lankan captain.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/22/fungal-disease-threatens-rice-harvest-in-palpa Farmers report yield losses of 15 to 20 percent as the disease spreads through paddy fields, with symptoms appearing after the plants develop panicles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/nepal-says-it-is-saddened-by-the-killing-of-its-citizen-in-saudi-oil-field-attackThe Foreign Ministry said Nepal reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of all attacks targeted at civilians and critical infrastructure.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/pakistan-all-rounder-hussain-talat-joins-karnali-yaks The 30-year-old, who has represented Pakistan in ODIs and T20 internationals, brings franchise experience from the PSL and BPL to the Nepal Premier League.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/madhyapur-thimi-celebrates-its-malla-era-battle-traditionObserved annually on the 11th day of Dashain, the ‘Kha: Pihanwaigu’ festival features a procession with traditional weapons and ceremonial armour, followed by a ritual believed to protect households from illness.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/deepa-nepali-spends-dashain-on-the-streets-demanding-caste-justiceThe activist spent Dashain at Maitighar Mandala, demanding action against caste-based discrimination and the exclusion of Dalits from rented accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/a-nepali-among-eight-injured-in-dammam-airport-attackThe airport attack came hours after falling debris from a drone intercepted by Saudi air defences near a processing facility at Aramco’s Shaybah oil field killed a Nepali and a Filipino worker and injured two others.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/22/what-is-php-and-why-are-security-flaws-putting-european-government-websites-at-riskTwo critical flaws could let hackers take control of vulnerable servers, prompting warnings to patch systems or take websites offline.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/22/scrub-typhus-death-toll-reaches-ten-in-salyanThe district has recorded 817 infections, with Darma Rural Municipality reporting the highest number of cases.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/22/kathmandu-to-host-cricket-world-cup-qualifier-play-off-in-decemberEight teams will compete for four places in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, with Nepal, the UAE, Namibia and Canada among the participants.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/22/two-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-arghakhanchiThe motorcycle crashed in Bhumikasthan Municipality-2 on Wednesday night, killing the father and son at the scene.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/22/icc-recognises-nepal-premier-league-matches-as-list-a-t20-fixturesThe recognition means performances in the October 26-November 21 tournament will count towards official T20 statistics.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/22/putin-agrees-to-resume-3-way-peace-talks-with-ukraine-and-usThe Kremlin says the next round of US-mediated talks could begin in November, but Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart on territorial concessions, security guarantees and the terms of a peace deal.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/22/after-nepal-s-recent-disaster-it-wants-to-test-whether-cop31-can-deliver-climate-justiceNepal has made an emergency appeal to the UN’s loss-and-damage fund, which has yet to disburse any money. Meanwhile, families wait for relief, and the country takes on more loans to rebuild.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/nepali-worker-killed-in-drone-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-fieldA Filipino national was also killed, while a Pakistani and an Indian worker were injured, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry says.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/10/21/dashain-just-isn-t-the-same-in-this-village-anymoreIn Dadeldhura’s Kafali, families have dwindled from 17 to six as people leave in search of better services and livelihoods, leaving behind empty homes and fading festival traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/21/nepal-to-host-15-matches-at-2027-under-19-women-s-t20-world-cupThe 16-team tournament will run for 17 days, with Kathmandu hosting Nepal’s group-stage matches against Ireland, India and West Indies.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/21/how-cheap-chinese-antibiotics-threaten-europe-s-last-major-penicillin-plantCheap Chinese supplies threaten Europe’s last penicillin plant, raising fears of drug shortages and dependence on imports.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/foreign-tourists-join-dashain-celebrations-in-thamelVisitors at a Kathmandu hotel receive tika and jamara on Bijaya Dashami, embracing one of Nepal’s biggest festivals and its cultural traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/five-detained-for-allegedly-allowing-nepalis-to-gamble-at-parsa-casinoNepali law bars citizens from entering casinos and gambling, but police say the facility was allowing them to do so.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/21/even-on-dashain-some-nepalis-leave-their-families-behind-in-search-of-a-better-future-abroadAfter celebrating the festival with loved ones, migrant workers head to the airport with tika and jamara on their foreheads, bound for jobs and opportunities overseas.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/21/former-president-bidya-devi-bhandari-to-leave-for-china-on-thursdayHer trip to a global governance forum will be her first overseas visit since her nomination as a senior CPN-UML leader.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/21/trump-administration-says-it-has-revoked-over-300-000-visasThe latest figure marks a sharp rise in visa cancellations as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, drawing criticism over due process, free speech and alleged racial profiling.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/president-paudel-receives-dashain-tika-at-sheetal-niwasRamchandra Paudel received tika, jamara and religious offerings from his priest at 10:26am before blessing his wife and other family members.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/21/dashain-s-sacred-jamara-draws-buyers-in-kathmanduCrowds gather in the Kasthamandap area to buy bundles of jamara, placed on people’s heads as a blessing during Vijaya Dashami.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/dashain-should-inspire-fight-against-corruption-poor-governance-says-pm-shahIn his Vijaya Dashami message, Balendra Shah calls for collective action to end bureaucratic delays, inequality and political distortions and restore public trust in government.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/21/bird-strike-disrupts-flights-at-kathmandu-airportA pigeon struck a Turkish Airlines aircraft during landing, damaging a nose landing gear light and delaying flight operations while the runway was cleared.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/21/dashain-takes-me-back-to-the-child-i-once-wasFrom village gatherings and tika from grandparents to the struggles of celebrating away from home, the festival remains a reminder of childhood joys and the family bonds that endure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/for-some-in-kathmandu-dashain-is-just-another-dayUnable to afford the journey home or even new clothes for their children, daily-wage earners struggle to find joy in Nepal’s biggest festival.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/20/nepal-premier-league-to-introduce-drs-for-third-editionThe system will use 3D ball-tracking and AI-based edge detection to help review umpiring decisions, including LBW, run-outs and stumpings.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/20/un-experts-urge-india-to-stop-excessive-force-against-youth-protestersExperts cite alleged arbitrary detentions, police violence and gender-based abuse as they call for independent investigations into the handling of protests over education policies and voter-roll deletions.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/10/20/nepali-workers-returning-from-india-face-overcharging-at-the-borderWorkers returning home for Dashain say inflated fares and repeated checks persist, but few complain about the extra costs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/20/the-dashain-break-is-a-chance-to-see-more-of-nepal-and-beyondFrom Everest Base Camp and Mustang to Southeast Asia, the long holiday offers plenty of ways to travel. But weather, altitude, visas and rising airfares call for careful planning.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/10/20/more-than-576-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashainHoliday travel is building as families head home for the festival, with traffic police stepping up checks at major exit points.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/10/20/parsa-police-arrest-103-convicted-fugitives-in-a-monthPolice say the arrests will help enforce court rulings against people who had evaded prison terms and fines.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/20/declared-dead-indian-voters-fight-to-get-back-on-electoral-rollsA voter roll revision has removed 130 million names across India, leaving many people scrambling to prove they are alive, establish residency and reclaim their right to vote.