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/money/2026/01/07/nepse-dips-over-13-points-as-market-sentiment-weakensShare prices of 187 listed companies fell, while only 62 advanced and 10 remained unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/07/france-working-with-allies-on-plan-should-us-make-move-on-greenlandBarrot said the subject would be raised at his meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland later in the day.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/07/japan-condemns-china-s-dual-use-export-ban-as-rare-earth-curbs-loomJapan has sought to diversify its supply of rare earths since China last throttled exports of the minerals in 2010, but still relies on China for about 60% of imports.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/07/us-adds-nepal-to-visa-bond-list-expands-pilot-programme-to-38-countriesApplicants from listed countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for US visitor visas from January 21.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/07/trump-discussing-how-to-acquire-greenland-us-military-always-an-option-white-house-saysAdministration officials say the island is crucial to the US due to its deposits of minerals important for high-tech and military applications. These resources remain untapped due to labor shortages, scarce infrastructure and other challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/07/parties-seal-new-national-assembly-seat-sharing-dealCongress and UML finalise seat allocation with Madheshi parties after talks with NCP collapse.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/07/five-arrested-with-brown-heroin-in-baitadi Police seize 250 mg of heroin from Patan Municipality residents.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/07/magnitude-6-7-earthquake-strikes-near-baculin-philippines-usgs-saysPolice and disaster officials near the quake’s epicentre said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the earthquake.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/07/venezuela-to-export-2-billion-worth-of-oil-to-us-in-deal-with-washingtonThe agreement is a strong sign that the Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military intervention. https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/07/today-s-weather-january-7-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/01/07/eklo-i-makes-science-fiction-look-boringPradeep Khadka’s screen time does little to impact the story, making his casting feel more like a promotional strategy than a narrative necessity.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/07/ai-conf-2026-to-bring-global-ai-builders-to-kathmanduThe two-day conference on January 10 and 11 will focus on building and deploying AI in organisations.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/07/government-sets-quality-standards-for-masyaura-and-chhurpi-for-first-timeNew standards aim to ensure food safety, support exports and align traditional Nepali foods with international requirements.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/07/ministry-working-to-endorse-trc-rules-despite-reservations-from-some-conflict-victimsOfficials at the transitional justice commissions say they have completed most of their preparations to start detailed investigations.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/07/major-parties-reach-seat-sharing-deal-for-national-assembly-pollsCongress and UML will get seven seats each and NCP three seats. Mahantha Thakur secures one seat with support from the Congress.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/01/07/delayed-daunne-road-makes-travel-a-nightmarePassengers and drivers suffer from dust, traffic jams, and health risks as project drags on for years.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/07/small-private-clinics-driving-female-foeticide-in-nepalAround 300 radiologists and 200 gynaecologists in urban clinics enable sex-selective abortions, experts say.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/06/on-the-brink-1767715865The rules-based international order the US likes to harp on is close to collapsing. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/06/province-in-actionNepal’s federalism succeeds not through slogans but through practice.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/06/regulations-revolution-and-chaosThe media must review their performance of 2025 to ensure they continue to function as the fourth estate. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/06/prime-minister-asks-party-affiliated-ministers-to-quitThe prime minister cites public perception and the non-partisan nature of her government.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/european-leaders-rally-behind-greenland-in-face-of-renewed-us-threatWhite House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Monday dismissed concerns about Danish sovereignty.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/06/oli-accuses-foreign-powers-of-plotting-to-delay-electionsUML forms committees to draft poll manifesto and coordinate preparations.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/06/venezuela-gaza-ukraine-is-the-un-failingThe uncomfortable truth is we have only one real choice at present: A deeply flawed global institution, or none at all.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/06/man-dies-after-electrocution-in-makaluPolice suspect the victim was electrocuted by a live wire that had fallen from an electric pole.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/flash-floods-in-indonesia-s-north-sulawesi-kill-14-four-still-missingThe flash floods took place in the peak of the wet season in Sulawesi island, as forecast by Indonesia’s weather agency.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/world-is-less-safe-after-us-action-in-venezuela-says-un-human-rights-officeUS forces ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a surprise operation at the weekend.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/06/curfew-lifted-in-birgunj-as-calm-returns-after-two-days-of-tensionWith the restrictions removed, Birgunj has started to regain its usual rhythm, with shops reopening and traffic resuming.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/at-least-nine-soldiers-killed-in-ambush-attack-in-nigeria-s-borno-state-sources-sayNigeria’s northeast, where ISWAP fighters and Boko Haram have intensified attacks in recent months, targeting military convoys and civilians, is the country’s most conflict-prone region.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/06/nepse-rises-nearly-10-points-as-turnover-crosses-rs7-billionShare prices of 148 listed companies increased, while 103 declined and 8 remained unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/greenland-dismisses-us-takeover-fears-amid-trump-s-remarksEuropean allies backed Denmark and Greenland on the matter, emphasising that the island’s future lies in the hands of its people.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/06/schools-closed-in-kanchanpur-due-to-extreme-cold Laljhadhi, Belauri and Beldandi announce winter break as low temperatures disrupt daily life.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/06/umesh-yadav-joins-jsp-n Former minister joins new party ahead of House of Representatives electionshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/us-capture-of-maduro-tests-limits-of-china-s-diplomatic-pushThe US military’s overnight removal of a leader from a Chinese “all-weather” partner will test Beijing’s claim it can address global crises without following Washington militarily.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/06/daily-wage-earners-hardest-hit-by-prolonged-cold-wave-in-taraiMost people are staying indoors, schools remain shut, and sunshine is rare.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/06/ousted-maduro-pleads-not-guilty-to-us-drug-chargesMaduro has long denied the allegations, saying they were a mask for imperialist designs on Venezuela’s rich oil reserves.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/06/today-s-weather-january-6-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/06/vanishing-girlsUnchecked sex-selective abortions are taking the country down a dangerous road.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/06/the-old-and-the-newThe notion that our established parties have become too old and weak is ridiculous.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/06/on-national-reconciliationAcross seven decades, reconciliation has emerged as Nepal’s deepest democratic constant.