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/2026/05/02/us-withdrawing-5-000-troops-from-germany-us-officials-sayOn Thursday, Trump said “probably” when asked whether he would consider pulling US troops out of Italy and Spain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/eighty-six-explosives-found-buried-inside-police-office-premises-in-salyanExplosives and related materials recovered in a corroded condition during construction work.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/lumbini-master-plan-remains-unfinished-after-48-yearsStakeholders say legal hurdles, political interference, weak coordination slow efforts to develop Buddha’s birthplace into a global spiritual hub.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/02/trump-says-iran-war-terminated-as-war-powers-deadline-arrivesOn Friday, Iranian ​state news agency IRNA said Tehran had sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators. Trump ⁠swiftly rejected it.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/nepse-falls-nearly-2-percent-amid-profit-booking-political-uncertaintyRs80 billion wiped off investor wealth as weak turnover reflects cautious sentiment.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/02/the-week-in-seven-photos-1777691226Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/how-paleti-s-intimate-gatherings-have-been-documenting-and-sustaining-modern-nepali-musicPaleti’s intimate gatherings honour forgotten voices, revive classics and connect generations through songs and poetry.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/exploring-ai-through-art-and-spiritualityThe multi-sensory exhibition at Artudio combines sound, image, and live elements to build a space for reflection.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/where-history-breathes-like-fictionIn ‘Itha’, Keshav Dahal moves between fact and imagination to bring ancient kingdoms and women’s struggles to life.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/02/may-2-to-may-8-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/nepse-this-week-1777686772Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/more-than-1-2-million-landless-remain-without-secure-land-or-shelter-in-nepalThousands displaced as authorities clear settlements despite constitutional guarantees.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/one-in-five-children-under-5-suffers-from-moderate-acute-malnutrition-ongoing-survey-data-suggestAn ongoing ‘national nutrition assessment campaign’ covering all 753 local units aims to map child nutrition status and guide interventions.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/02/china-leads-us-follows-everest-emerges-as-frontier-for-high-altitude-drone-techAfter China’s high-altitude drone breakthrough, a US firm enters the fray with cargo drones and a climbing robot.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/02/tracing-illicit-wealth-stashed-abroad-is-easier-said-than-doneTask difficult, but not impossible with diplomacy and strong coordination, says CIB ex-chief Malla.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/us-official-calls-for-better-business-climate-in-meetings-with-nepal-ministersSergio Gor met foreign and finance ministers Friday, will see RSP chief Lamichhane on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/01/could-2026-be-airee-s-defining-yearDipendra Singh Airee, one of the world’s finest all-rounders, begins 2026 in record-breaking form, signalling a potential career-defining season across formats.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/suspension-bridges-lie-unused-in-dhankuta-travellers-stop-only-for-photosDozens of once vital bridges have become obsolete, left to rust without maintenance.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/five-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-austinThe Hayes ​County Homeland Security and ​Emergency Management office said the preliminary information indicates the aircraft was travelling at ​a ​high rate of speed at the time of ​impact.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/legal-team-plans-to-meet-with-detained-myanmar-ex-leader-suu-kyi-this-weekendAfter a marathon run of secret trials following the coup, Suu Kyi was sentenced to 33 years after she was convicted of charges ranging from corruption and inciting election fraud to violating state secrecy rules.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/iran-sends-proposal-for-negotiations-with-us-to-mediator-pakistanThe blockade of the vital sea channel has choked off 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas supplies, and the US Navy is blocking exports of Iranian crude oil.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/vacant-stares-of-children-search-for-missing-friends-after-settlement-demolitionsChildren scattered after eviction struggle with loss, uncertainty, and an abrupt break from school and friends.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/squatter-settlement-resident-found-dead-in-bagmati-river-at-balkhuLocals say the man had been distressed after his home was demolished in recent clearance drive.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/man-arrested-in-dailekh-over-alleged-rape-of-12-year-old-daughterCase uncovered after the victim’s aunt in Kuwait alerts police via WhatsApp voice call.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/met-office-predicts-moderate-rain-with-thunder-until-saturdayPremonsoon rainfall over the past week has cleared air pollution and lowered temperatures, bringing respite from scorching heat in several Tarai districts.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/01/airee-s-century-lifts-nepal-to-289-7-against-uae-in-kirtipurHosts recover from early setbacks as middle order anchors competitive total in WCL 2 clash.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/india-china-to-resume-kailash-mansarovar-yatra-via-lipulekhResumption plan revives sovereignty concerns as Nepal faces pressure to take up Lipulekh issue with India and China.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/second-phase-of-eviction-drive-beginsAuthorities clear structures in Balkhu, Bansighat and Sankhamul under tight security. Residents begin vacating following eviction notice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/rights-groups-urge-nepal-to-strengthen-human-rights-safeguardsCite concerns over evictions, transitional justice, and protections for women, Dalits, migrants, and LGBTI people.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/pivotal-us-iran-war-deadline-approaches-with-no-end-in-sight-for-conflictCongress faces a May 1 war powers deadline as Trump weighs extension amid fragile ceasefire and deep partisan divide.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/homes-razed-futures-shaken-evictions-hit-students-at-a-critical-junctureAs bulldozers tear through informal settlements in Kathmandu, displaced students sit for exams under extreme distress.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/05/01/identities-of-20-killed-in-rolpa-jeep-crash-yet-to-be-confirmedBodies still being retrieved from 800-metre gorge as rescue teams struggle in difficult terrain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/the-rights-nepal-promised-its-transgender-citizens-are-quietly-slipping-awayNearly two decades after a landmark Supreme Court ruling made Nepal a global symbol of transgender rights, the home ministry has effectively suspended gender recognition for those seeking binary status.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/05/01/romania-s-planned-curbs-on-recruitment-firms-may-hit-nepali-job-seekersFewer than 0.5 percent of Romanian recruitment companies would qualify under new law, writes Romanian analyst.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/01/how-lekbesy-is-reimagining-lapsiA Nepali startup is turning the traditional hog plum into chocolate truffles and snacks, aiming to take a familiar local taste to international markets.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/05/01/nepal-to-lose-afc-challenge-league-spot-againThe AFC has given Nepal an indirect slot to the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 season. But with no domestic league this year as well, the slot will not be used by a Nepali club for consecutive seasons.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/05/01/a-migrant-came-home-with-everything-he-saved-he-is-still-trying-to-get-it-backMoney meant for urgent care was confiscated on suspicion of illegal cash, leaving a patient without treatment and her husband trapped in bureaucratic hurdles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/nepal-tightens-enforcement-of-diplomatic-code-of-conductImplementation widened to cover meetings, communications and conduct involving diplomats at all levels of government and politics.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/as-nepal-announces-schools-for-autistic-children-across-all-provinces-here-s-what-to-heedFor fifteen years, a handful of schools have supported children with autism with little government help.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/01/pm-shah-will-not-undertake-any-foreign-visit-for-a-yearHe will also skip the party's upcoming general convention, says RSP general secretary.