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/national/2026/09/24/at-the-un-shah-to-bring-nepal-s-climate-crisis-into-focusThe world’s youngest national leader makes his UN debut as Nepal seeks greater support for communities bearing the costs of climate disasters.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/24/congress-elects-thousands-of-young-faces-to-its-ranksAt least 13,483 people under 35 are guaranteed places in party committees from the ward to the central level, with more young members winning leadership posts through open competition.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/24/friendly-rivalry-turns-fiery-as-bista-and-chaudhary-headline-debut-fusion-fightTied 1-1 in career head-to-heads, Nepal’s top female Muay Thai fighters trade knockout threats ahead of their October 10 face-off.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/09/24/what-is-a-super-el-nio-and-how-will-it-affect-the-weatherA potentially record-strength El Niño could drive extreme heat, floods and droughts worldwide, with major risks to crops, food security and public health.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/24/educationist-suresh-raj-sharma-cremated-with-state-honoursSharma helped build Kathmandu University into an autonomous institution with an international profile during more than two decades of leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/24/biratnagar-s-industrial-engine-slows-can-it-regain-its-old-shineOnce home to more than 600 factories and 100,000 direct jobs, Biratnagar’s industrial sector is struggling with weak demand, rising costs, cross-border competition and a lack of new investment. Regular cargo rail offers a glimmer of hope.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/24/a-diplomatic-split-screen-as-trump-and-xi-meetTrump-Xi talks in Washington highlight questions over the UN’s influence amid financial strain and global conflicts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/24/heavy-rain-prompts-travel-curbs-school-closures-across-nepalAuthorities suspend night-time transport, close schools and urge people to postpone travel as heavy rainfall raises the risk of floods and landslides.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/24/narayanghat-muglin-road-to-shut-overnight-as-rain-raises-landslide-riskChitwan authorities will halt all traffic from 8pm Thursday to 5am Friday as forecasters warn of heavy rain, floods and landslides across Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/24/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-seals-asian-games-medalA 34-24 win over Sri Lanka takes Nepal into the semi-finals and assures the team at least a bronze medal. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/24/what-nepal-actually-needs-from-global-leaders-in-new-yorkFormer under-secretary-general of the UN argues Balendra Shah’s UNGA debut is a critical pulpit to demand climate justice, secure reconstruction aid and champion the fragile future of the world’s mountains.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/24/inside-kathmandu-s-kumari-puja-traditionYoung Newar girls aged 2 to 8 take part in a traditional worship ritual at Hanuman Dhoka, where devotees seek blessings for peace, prosperity and protection.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/24/kane-considers-nfl-kicking-career-after-soccerEngland captain says the NFL is a more realistic option than golf, with a possible MLS move helping him make the transition.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/24/nepal-s-foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-calls-for-climate-action-beyond-commitmentsKhanal urges faster climate finance, stronger adaptation measures and greater support for countries facing the growing impacts of climate change.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/24/seven-die-of-scrub-typhus-in-one-month-in-salyan-1790225307Fifty-four people tested positive in two days as confirmed cases rise to 114 in Darma Rural Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/24/sita-air-aircraft-tyre-comes-off-during-landing-at-dolpa-airportThirteen passengers, including seven foreign nationals, were unharmed after the aircraft’s rear tyre came off on landing, blocking the runway and disrupting flights.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/24/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-seeks-greater-international-support-for-nepal-s-recovery-and-climate-resilienceKhanal calls for more support for Nepal’s post-disaster recovery, climate-resilient infrastructure, disaster preparedness and financing for climate-vulnerable countries.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/24/rsp-s-repeated-attacks-on-the-judiciary-threaten-to-undermine-its-independenceThe court’s rulings can be questioned, but expecting the judiciary to rule in the government’s favour goes against the principle of separation of powers. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/23/how-nepal-can-lead-the-global-climate-charge-at-unga81-and-beyondFrom building global alliances at UNGA 81 to rallying vulnerable nations for COP31, former assistant secretary-general of the UN outlines a roadmap for urgent climate action and financing.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/24/rasuwa-flash-floods-recede-health-risks-loomReliable systems for providing safe drinking water, sustained hygiene promotion and community awareness programmes are urgently needed. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/24/at-un-pm-to-make-nepal-s-case-for-climate-justiceShah will cite the Bhotekoshi flood devastation and ask wealthy nations to provide more money, technology and support for reconstruction. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/expressway-deadline-extended-for-third-time-as-project-nears-a-decade-with-half-the-work-unfinishedThe 70.97-kilometre national project, being constructed by the Nepali Army, is progressing slowly, leading to significant cost overruns. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/pm-shah-arrives-in-new-york-to-lead-nepal-s-un-delegationThe prime minister is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres and attend a reception hosted by Nepal’s mission.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/nea-working-on-winter-power-managementOfficials say there won’t be load-shedding this winter despite flood damage to hydropower infrastructure along Trishuli corridor.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/from-a-rented-room-in-bouddha-to-the-asian-games-podiumKarateka Tenzing Sherpa, 23, overcomes a difficult start, a semifinal defeat and his short temper to dominate Laos’s Xayasan Vatthana and secure Nepal’s first medal of the 20th Asian Games.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/09/23/avoid-long-distance-travel-from-friday-to-sunday-suspend-himalayan-treks-met-officeWeather experts urge trekkers already in the mountains to return to safer, lower elevations and ask the public to take precautions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/kathmandu-university-founding-vice-chancellor-suresh-raj-sharma-diesSharma, 86, played a key role in the development of technical and higher education in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/flydubai-begins-regular-international-flights-from-pokharaThe daily Dubai-Pokhara service opens a new international air link for the tourism hub, with passengers also able to connect to more than 250 cities through Dubai.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/bp-highway-to-close-at-night-in-kavrepalanchok-from-september-24-to-28-amid-flood-riskAuthorities will stop vehicles from using the highway from 5 pm to 5 am, while the weather office has urged people to postpone long-distance travel from September 25 to 27.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/09/23/ai-leaders-to-brief-un-amid-warnings-the-technology-could-slip-beyond-human-controlAltman plans to urge world leaders to adopt benchmarks for measuring AI capabilities and ​assessing the safeguards companies put in place as they develop the technology, an OpenAI executive told reporters on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/kali-gandaki-river-settlements-face-rising-flood-riskAround a dozen settlements along the river are exposed to sudden flooding, while authorities assess the threat from landslides and glacial hazards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/seven-decades-of-nepal-at-the-un-from-chuda-prasad-sharma-to-kp-oliFrom non-alignment and the concerns of small states to peace, development and climate justice, Nepal’s priorities at the UN General Assembly have evolved with the country’s politics and global challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/23/death-toll-from-capsized-ship-in-indonesia-rises-to-26-as-search-continues-for-109-missing-passengersDivers managed to break the windows of the cabins on Tuesday but could not enter due to murky water and strong currents, making it impossible to retrieve bodies that had already been spotted.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/bhotekoshi-floods-prompt-adb-to-cut-nepal-s-growth-forecast-to-4-1-percentThe Asian Development Bank has raised its inflation forecast to 5.3 percent and expects the fiscal deficit to widen as reconstruction spending increases following the devastation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/helicopters-put-on-standby-as-heavy-rain-forecastThe Air Service Operators Association has directed its member companies to remain ready for possible rescue operations as heavy rain is forecast across Nepal from Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/23/what-kind-of-international-environment-is-china-trying-to-buildNepal-China relations can advance simultaneously across development, connectivity, technology, trade, tourism, education, disaster management, multilateral diplomacy, and global governance.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/hydropower-producers-seek-changes-to-proposed-ipo-rulesProducers say the proposed eligibility framework does not reflect the financing needs and development cycle of hydropower projects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/nepal-malaysia-renew-three-year-deal-on-migrant-worker-rightsPact targets forced labour, recruitment fees and rights violations as Malaysia reports 46 complaints involving Nepali workers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/over-800-people-remain-missing-from-hydropower-projects-after-bhotekoshi-floods-says-energy-minister-shresthaShrestha tells Parliament that search and rescue teams are still looking for workers believed to be trapped in underground structures or swept away by the August 26 disaster.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/tenzing-sherpa-wins-nepal-s-first-medal-at-asian-gamesKarateka beats Laos’ Xayasan Vatthana 9-1 in repechage to secure bronze in men’s kumite +84kg category.