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/2025/12/05/pm-education-minister-set-to-lose-university-postsA bill in the works aims to curb overpoliticisation and boost autonomy of universities.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/05/lumbini-lions-beat-defending-champions-janakpur-to-seal-playoff-spotJanakpur, Chitwan and Pokhara bow out as Lumbini complete the NPL playoff lineup with a four-wicket win.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/05/janakpur-bolts-set-lumbini-lions-a-133-run-target-in-crucial-npl-clashDefending champions struggle to post competitive total as pressure mounts to stay alive in the tournament.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/05/krishna-prasad-yadav-appointed-madhesh-chief-ministerCongress leader backed by seven-party bloc succeeds Saroj Kumar Yadav.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/05/special-court-records-caan-chief-former-director-statements-detention-hearing-postponed Detention hearing in Nalinchok helipad corruption case deferred to Sunday after court’s chairman recuses himself.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/05/seven-party-bloc-settles-on-congress-to-lead-madhesh-governmentLoktantrik Samajbadi steps aside, paving the way for Krishna Prasad Yadav.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/05/indonesian-military-steps-up-relief-efforts-for-flood-hit-sumatra-death-toll-above-860Local government officials on Sumatra have been calling on the government to declare a national emergency to free up additional funds for rescue and relief efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/05/india-s-indigo-cancels-around-500-flights-new-delhi-mumbai-hard-hit-as-crisis-deepensDelhi airport announced all IndiGo departures were cancelled for the day, a number a source put at 235 flights.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/05/taiwan-japan-voice-concern-over-chinese-military-movementsThe operations exceed China’s mass naval deployment in December last year that prompted Taiwan to raise its alert level, the sources said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/05/special-court-begins-recording-statements-of-caan-chief-adhikari-in-corruption-caseCIAA has charged six people over alleged irregularities in the Nalinchok helipad project.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/05/un-expert-on-minority-rights-in-nepalSpecial Rapporteur Levrat will present his report to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2026, the UN says.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/05/russia-s-putin-to-hold-summit-talks-with-india-s-modi-in-delhiSince European countries cut back their reliance on Russian energy after Russia invaded Ukraine nearly four years ago, India has ramped up its purchases of discounted Russian crude.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/05/south-korea-s-nuclear-submarine-gamble-raises-prospect-of-underwater-arms-race-in-asiaStill, South Korea’s rapidly developing programme could irk China and pressure Japan to develop similar capabilities, analysts and former military officials say.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/05/today-s-weather-december-5-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/05/a-migrant-s-return-exposes-the-cracks-at-homeWhat begins as a family dispute grows into a powerful look at migration, emotional distance and the political chaos shaping modern Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/05/arundhati-roy-to-hold-book-signing-at-ekta-booksThe writer behind the celebrated book ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ will meet readers on December 7.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/05/bureaucratic-hurdles-legal-failures-force-father-and-daughter-to-take-their-own-livesAn underage, citizenship-less daughter’s marriage failed and her child was disowned.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/04/winter-is-intense-clothes-from-north-have-been-stuck-at-border-traders-feel-chillImporters, frustrated at the slow pace of construction of Miteri Bridge and a trickle of containers through the Tatopani border, suspect an unofficial blockade by Beijing.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/05/nepse-this-week-1764897353Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/05/visiting-clubs-excited-to-witness-nepal-s-love-for-football-in-the-inaugural-saff-women-s-club-championshipWhile the travelling clubs look forward to Nepal’s famed football craze, hosts APF face the opener with minimal rest and two crucial players sidelined.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/05/kathmandu-biratnagar-advance-as-playoff-battle-heats-upKathmandu Gorkhas secure top-four finish with victory over Pokhara Avengers while Sudurpaschim Royals’ dominance dashes Chitwan Rhinos’ hopes.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/05/election-of-convention-delegates-deepens-factional-rivalry-in-umlA group of senior leaders supporting Ishwar Pokhrel meet KP Oli at Gundu to complain about ‘unfair’ election process.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/05/delay-in-gen-z-accord-leaves-pm-frustrated-youths-on-edgeGen Z youths ask for September 8 events to be examined under transitional justice, but officials are hesitant.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/05/whither-accountabilityThe failure to punish those responsible for September 8 killings will fuel impunity and anarchy. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/05/madhesh-missing-againThe province has understood the pain of being sidelined in the power structure. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/05/sports-uniteThe Nepal Premier League has shown how youth can be positively motivated.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/05/governments-are-hiding-dataAs governments dismantle their own information systems, democracies face an uncomfortable question: how can citizens meaningfully hold power to account when the evidence itself is disappearing?https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/russia-s-putin-arrives-in-india-for-summit-talks-with-modi Modi’s presence to greet Putin on arrival at the airport is a rare gesture, as visiting foreign leaders are usually received by senior Indian ministers.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/04/sudurpaschim-royals-beat-chitwan-rhinos-by-49-runs-to-enter-qualifier-1Chris Lynn’s 75 anchors Royals to 170-run target as disciplined bowling restricts Rhinos to 120 in Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/04/lumbini-tops-provinces-in-maternal-deaths-referral-gaps-blamed94 women died in Lumbini last fiscal year. Health workers cite systemic delays, mismanagement, and poor access to care.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/12/04/talks-on-madhesh-government-formation-end-without-agreementCongress and Loktantrik Samajbadi Party stick to their claims to lead the new government.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/04/sudurpaschim-royals-post-17o-run-target-against-chitwan-rhinos-in-npl-clash Lynn’s composed 75 runs guides Sudurpaschim to a competitive total.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/04/kirat-community-marks-udhauli-festivalPeople gather for worship, ancestral remembrance and traditional dances.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/04/kathmandu-gorkhas-beat-pokhara-avengers-by-13-runs-to-book-playoff-spot Shahab Alam’s six-wicket haul guide Kathmandu to victory in Kirtipur. Becomes first hat-trick taker in the second season of NPL.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/04/26-players-called-for-closed-camp-targeting-icc-women-s-t20-global-qualifiersThere are 10 teams in the qualifiers, divided into two groups of five each.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/putin-says-russia-will-take-all-of-ukraine-s-donbas-region-militarily-or-otherwiseIn discussions with the United States over the outline of a possible peace deal to end the war, Russia has repeatedly said that it wants control over the whole of Donbas - and that the United States should informally recognise Moscow’s control.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/australia-says-the-world-will-follow-social-media-ban-as-meta-starts-blocking-teensMost other affected platforms have started contacting underage users advising them to download their photos and contacts and offering the choice of deleting their accounts or freezing them until they turn 16.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/how-an-oil-pipeline-battle-shows-the-us-gaining-sway-in-iraqA preliminary agreement to restart the pipeline was announced on July 17, the final day of the drone attacks, and after two months of intense US pressure, oil began flowing on September 27.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/kosovo-envoy-sees-opportunities-for-cooperation-with-nepalSays the countries have similar situations of migrating citizens who can be lured back for national development.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/04/china-should-focus-on-economy-not-territorial-expansion-taiwan-president-saysChina’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.