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/2026/02/15/us-military-preparing-for-potentially-weeks-long-iran-operationsOfficials say Pentagon preparing options beyond one-off strikes while Trump keeps “all options” open ahead of talks.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/15/today-s-weather-february-15-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/15/fiction-why-did-he-still-come-to-the-beachThe sea was ablaze for a whole month. But they never found her. They couldn’t do anything. She was gone, they said.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/15/annapurna-art-opens-in-bhaktapur-with-assemblage-shared-narrativesThe exhibit brings together nineteen Nepali artists whose works reflect lived experiences.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-seek-to-redeem-themselves-as-they-take-on-west-indies-todayNepal’s head coach Stuart Law says that it was a ‘disappointing’ loss against Italy after a stellar performance against England. But against the West Indies, the Rhinos are aiming for an upset that is due.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/15/nepal-introduces-national-standards-for-rolled-oats-and-soya-chunksNew rules fix limits on moisture, protein, toxins and contaminants as demand rises among health-conscious consumers.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/15/uml-appeals-for-votes-for-oli-as-balen-gains-ground-in-jhapa-5The constituency is one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the election.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/15/thori-s-woes-surface-again-as-key-election-issues-in-parsa-4Road access, healthcare, education and wildlife threats dominate campaign pledges in remote Madhesh constituency.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/voter-education-starts-today-experts-call-it-ritualisticIn addition to virtual education, poll body is mobilising one educator in each ward for door-to-door campaigns.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/02/15/the-murky-business-of-room-finding-in-kathmanduNewcomers to the city say finding a room has become costly and stressful, with unregulated brokers charging fees while offering no guarantees.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/world-s-top-lenders-join-hands-to-build-670mw-dudhkoshiADB, World Bank, AIIB, EIB, OFID, SFD and NEA will develop the $2.32 billion reservoir-based hydropower project.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/assailants-kill-at-least-30-in-northwest-nigeria-villages-residents-sayInsecurity is a pressing concern in Nigeria and the government is under mounting pressure to restore stability.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/14/of-architecture-politics-and-pollsMore should be done to include politicians and parties in architectural discourses.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/14/contesting-elections-in-humlaAs I move through the district, I find myself questioning the promise of electoral politics.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/bajhang-voters-say-they-don-t-trust-politicians-anymore Irrigation, roads, and jobs remain top concerns in the farwestern district for decades as promises made by candidates remain unkept.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/bangladesh-s-incoming-prime-minister-puts-restoring-economy-and-governance-firstRahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive two-thirds majority, returning to power after nearly two decades.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/14/how-9-11-shaped-ice-s-immigration-strategyAfter 9/11, the connection between immigration and law enforcement intensified. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/car-plunges-into-phewa-one-deadThe victim was pulled out unconscious and rushed to Pokhara-based Gandaki Medical College, where doctors pronounced him dead.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/pakistan-s-jailed-imran-khan-loses-85-percent-vision-in-right-eye-lawyer-saysKhan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023, serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges, one of dozens of cases he says were made up in order for the army to keep him out of politics.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/02/14/sadhus-throng-pashupatinath-for-maha-shivaratriAuthorities expect 800,000 devotees and 4,000 sadhus, with special arrangements for security, queues and accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/02/14/indian-national-held-with-pistol-ammunition-and-drugs-at-sunsari-borderArmed Police Force intensifies surveillance along frontier amid heightened security ahead of elections.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/14/boycott-averted-india-and-pakistan-set-for-world-cup-blockbusterIndia’s strained relations with another neighbour, Bangladesh, have further tangled the geopolitics around the World Cup.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/four-killed-as-sand-laden-truck-plunges-500-metres-in-lalitpurMini truck travelling from Lele to Kaleshwar veers off road at Baundanda in Konjyosom Rural Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/14/west-indies-players-nepal-has-faced-beforeFive players in the Caribbean squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are the ones whom Nepal played in their last two series against the West Indies’ ‘A’ and senior sides.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/beyond-valentine-why-chocolate-is-becoming-more-of-a-luxuryValentine’s may bring a two-day spike. But the real story for chocolatiers is what happens the other 363 days.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/14/events-february-14-to-february-20-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/14/today-s-weather-february-14-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/14/ekam-bhajan-sanjh-happening-todayThe event will bring together musicians, dancers, priests, and individuals working in spiritual tourism.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/14/the-difficulty-of-having-a-motherRani Neutill’s memoir ‘Do You Know How Lucky You Are?’ makes an attempt at explaining an uneasy relationship.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/uk-not-in-a-mood-to-address-demands-of-gurkha-veteransThe veterans have given until March end to address their demands. But remarks of UK Defence Minister Louise Sandher-Jones suggest she considers the current level of pensions enough.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/14/valentine-s-day-nepali-style-cautious-and-carefulMany young Nepali couples celebrate Valentine’s Day discreetly, navigating watchful relatives, social judgment and the risk of being reported at home.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/14/upper-house-passes-tourism-bill-with-tougher-everest-rulesBill requires climbers to meet health and experience standards, mandates insurance, sets up environment fund.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/13/supreme-court-halts-tax-exemption-for-dolma-impact-fundBench says Nepal-Mauritius treaty has no legal force without parliamentary approval.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/13/new-chinese-envoy-takes-change-in-kathmandu-vows-to-deepen-strategic-partnershipZhang Maoming says 2026—the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan—will bring new opportunities for global cooperation, including with Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/13/rubio-strikes-warmer-tone-as-trump-s-upheaval-of-atlantic-ties-looms-over-munich-meetWarns transatlantic ties face a “defining moment” as Europe navigates alliance tensions amid wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan and shifting global order.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/02/13/valley-s-public-hospitals-overwhelmed-as-air-pollution-fuels-respiratory-illnessesBir Hospital doctor says even very young patients are falling seriously ill with bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/13/prime-minister-karki-congratulates-bangladesh-nationalist-party-on-election-winPledges closer ties with Bangladesh under new government.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/02/13/bus-services-suspended-after-families-block-araniko-transport-in-ramechhap Following a deadly Tuesday crash in Manthali, victims’ relatives assaulted drivers and halted buses, prompting the company to suspend services.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/13/nepal-passport-climbs-to-95th-in-global-mobility-rankingSingapore retains the top spot as the world’s most powerful passport, followed by Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Finland.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/13/us-taiwan-finalise-deal-to-cut-tariffs-boost-purchases-of-us-goodsThe agreement adds technical language and specific details to a trade framework deal first reached in January that cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods.