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/2026/05/13/trump-heads-to-china-says-no-need-for-xi-s-help-on-iran-warTrump says Beijing’s support is unnecessary as Washington and Tehran remain deeply divided over nuclear demands, maritime control and terms for ending the war.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/13/private-sector-key-to-nepal-s-infrastructure-push-and-job-creation-says-world-bank-officialDavid Sislen says Nepal must change its perception of private enterprise and treat it as a driver of economic growth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/13/agriculture-and-livestock-farming-transform-rural-livelihoods-in-three-districtsPartnership programme in Dang, Rolpa and Pyuthan has boosted farmers’ incomes, expanded cooperatives and strengthened local economies.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/13/everest-summit-route-opened-as-rope-fixing-team-reaches-topRecord 492 foreign climbers permitted this season as expeditions prepare for summit pushes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/13/laligurans-municipality-declares-public-holiday-to-drive-away-monkeysFarmers in Tehrathum say monkeys are destroying crops, disrupting livelihoods and forcing children to skip school to guard fields.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/13/saudi-arabia-launched-covert-attacks-on-iran-as-regional-war-widened-sources-sayThe attacks, launched by the Saudi Air ‌Force, were assessed to have been carried out in late March, the two Western officials said. One said only that they were “tit-for-tat strikes in retaliation for when Saudi (Arabia) was hit.”https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/13/lalibazar-transforms-inherited-pain-into-powerful-cinemaAnchored by Swastima Khadka’s layered performance, the film explores how caste, poverty and tradition shape generations of women trapped in systemic oppression.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/13/what-i-watch-online-rakshya-thapaThapa is an actor.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/13/nepal-ev-boom-outpaces-infrastructure-and-skilled-workforceDespite EVs dominating new passenger car imports, roads remain poor, charging stations are limited, and service centres are scarce, government report says.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/13/kathmandu-and-beijing-plan-to-expedite-bilateral-projects-in-nepalOfficials say preparations are ongoing to convene the third meeting of the Mechanism for Facilitation on the Implementation of Nepal-China Cooperation Programmes and Projects in Kathmandu in the first week of June.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/13/see-results-expose-nepal-s-deep-divisions-among-provincesStudents from Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpashchim continue to underperform in national exams as structural weaknesses persist in public education.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/opposition-slams-pm-for-leaving-house-during-president-s-addressOn Monday, the prime minister also did not return to parliament to bid farewell to the President after the policies and progammes address concluded.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/12/see-results-mask-great-inequalitiesThe government has a great opportunity to address the shortcomings of school education.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/12/the-reforms-needed-at-the-provincial-levelThe current provincial structure faces significant challenges. Some form of reform is necessary.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/12/the-lipulekh-labyrinth-name-maps-and-the-kali-riverNepal must continue to refuse India’s unilateral and unfounded ‘facts on the ground’ against facts on paper.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/by-elections-for-vacant-local-government-posts-getting-increasingly-unlikelyA legal requirement of at least one year remaining in the term, and lack of preparations by the government and the Election Commission have delayed the process.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/lapchi-herders-cling-to-traditional-grazing-route-in-tibet-but-returns-are-shrinkingGrazing taxes are still paid in ghee under an old barter arrangement.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/12/nepal-suffer-narrow-defeat-to-scotland-in-rain-hit-league-2-clashGulshan Kumar Jha’s unbeaten half-century nearly rescued Nepal after a rain-revised chase, but Scotland held their nerve in the final over.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/12/trust-deficit-grows-over-free-medicines-in-nepalPatients, medics and officials question the quality of drugs supplied under government health programmes citing weaknesses in procurement and testing.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/12/dravid-bets-on-new-franchise-league-to-grow-cricket-in-soccer-dominated-europeFormer India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be Dublin’s captain and mentor in a league that will also feature teams based in Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/government-prioritises-stalled-national-pride-projects-fast-track-and-railwaysThe East-West Railway has been included in election manifestos of nearly all major political parties for decades.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/three-classes-crammed-into-one-room-after-storm-blows-away-roof-of-salyan-schoolLaxmi Basic School in Sharada Municipality-14 lacks funds for repairs after strong winds damaged its four-room building.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/rights-activist-ruby-khan-continues-hunger-strike-seeking-justice-for-victimsShe has continued her hunger strike for 14 days from a hospital bed, demanding justice for Nirmala Kurmi and other victims.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/12/lamichhane-s-four-wicket-haul-halts-scotland-after-munsey-blitzGeorge Munsey struck a rapid 75 before Sandeep Lamichhane triggered a middle-order collapse to restrict Scotland to 243-8 against Nepal in the League 2 tri-series opener in Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/05/12/once-common-in-nepal-s-plains-yellow-breasted-bunting-now-fights-for-survivalNepal’s first nationwide count of the critically endangered migratory bird found just 2,530 individuals, highlighting the impact of hunting, pesticide use and shrinking wetland habitats.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/12/stung-by-iran-war-trump-heads-to-china-in-need-of-winsTrump arrives in Beijing seeking limited trade gains and China’s help on Iran, as analysts say mounting political and economic pressures have weakened Washington’s leverage ahead of talks with Xi Jinping.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/12/nepal-face-survival-battle-as-league-2-tri-series-beginsUnited States and Scotland arrive in Kathmandu chasing the League 2 title, while Nepal fight to keep their ODI status alive.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/12/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-as-hopes-for-a-deal-fadeTehran demands compensation, an end to attacks and reopening of oil exports, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push crude prices higher and deepen concerns over the conflict’s global impact.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/05/12/american-climber-dies-in-avalanche-while-descending-makalu The 53-year-old climber was caught in an avalanche between Camp II and Camp III at an altitude of around 7,200 metres, police said.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/12/can-gifts-replace-parental-presenceIn many households today, parental love is measured through what can be provided materially instead of emotionally.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/12/at-mcube-the-movement-and-memory-of-jatras-come-aliveRooted in childhood experiences, Pradip Kumar Bajracharya’s paintings portray festivals as both communal celebrations and personal recollections.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/12/kajal-shrestha-s-fighting-career-ended-her-taekwondo-journey-didn-tThe taekwondo champion was forced to retire halfway through her career. Now she dreams of reaching the big stages again—this time as an international referee and mentor.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/12/nepal-enters-global-top-20-in-outsourcing-competitiveness-indexStrong English skills and low labour costs help Nepal outperform 174 countries, though experts warn policy uncertainty and weak digital infrastructure could limit growth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/landless-squatters-descend-on-kathmandu-to-protest-evictionsProtesters from all seven provinces accuse the government of displacing communities without resettlement plans.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/nine-years-on-bri-in-nepal-remains-a-promise-unfulfilled-1778547455Nepal has little to show for the BRI beyond seminars, stalled negotiations, and a corruption-tainted airport project.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/12/nepal-outlines-7-percent-growth-ambition-under-broad-reform-agenda-challenges-remain Growth strategy focuses on governance overhaul, capital mobilisation, and digital economy expansion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/see-results-out-65-98-percent-students-secure-gradesLast year, 271,299 students passed the SEE, with a pass rate of 61.81 percent.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/temporary-shelter-away-from-capital-disrupts-jobs-schooling-and-daily-life-for-displaced-familiesAround 100 squatter families from Kathmandu have been housed at a Nepal Red Cross facility in Budol, Kavrepalanchok.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/us-iran-stalemate-lifts-oil-prices-as-hormuz-closure-persistsBrent crude oil ​futures lost some strong early gains on Monday to trade nearly 2 percent higher at around $103 a barrel, as the deadlock left the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/supreme-court-issues-interim-order-staying-government-move-to-scrap-civil-service-trade-unionsThe order effectively prevents the immediate implementation of the government’s move to dissolve civil service trade unions until further proceedings in the case.