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/politics/2025/12/24/president-s-office-claims-major-parties-agree-to-make-march-election-successfulPresident Ramchandra Paudel helps break the ice between Prime Minister Sushila Karki and major party leaders.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/24/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-s-military-deployment-in-chicago-area-for-nowThe order said the president’s authority to take federal control of National Guard troops likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/24/hundreds-protest-in-new-delhi-over-killing-of-hindu-man-in-bangladeshThe lynching has worsened relations between India and its neighbour, weeks before Bangladesh holds a parliamentary election, and both countries have suspended visa services. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/24/invest-in-biogasThe state should do more to promote this cooking solution based on clean energy. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/24/why-provinces-matterProvinces are not an optional layer; they are the backbone of federalism.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/24/social-security-for-informal-workersIt is one of the most powerful tools to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2025/12/24/when-control-is-mistaken-for-care‘The Girlfriend’ exposes how romantic relationships can mask control and entitlement as love, showing the gradual erosion of a woman’s autonomy.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/24/sashwat-rana-could-be-a-big-addition-to-nepali-national-teamA left-back who likes technical gameplay, Rana signed an A-contract with Swedish club Malmo FF in November. And he wants to play for Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/24/can-plans-to-revamp-women-s-cricket-with-harshal-jayant-pathak-on-driving-seatPathak, who has signed a two-year deal, will be working on developing women’s cricket overall in Nepal, from the grassroots to the senior team.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/24/students-allege-british-college-misled-them-on-overseas-coursesAs government probes the matter, students demand refunds and accountability. The college claims it offers no guarantee of job or placement.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/24/why-nepal-is-launching-a-system-to-track-foreign-nationalsA rise in visa misuse, illegal activities and gaps in tourist data lead to enforcement of Foreign Nationals Management Information System—eight years after it was proposed.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/24/lamichhane-shah-meet-renews-bid-for-new-poll-alliancesRSP chief reportedly sought to lure Kathmandu mayor with PM offer. Kulman Ghising also in talks for unity.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/24/why-jane-austen-readers-still-leave-letters-at-her-gravesideMore than 200 years after her death, Austen's readers continue to write her handwritten letters, revealing how her work and perceived kindness shape her readers' emotional lives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/23/delay-in-syaphrubesi-rasuwagadhi-road-upgrade-adds-to-trade-disruptionConstruction expected to start in February. Border closure since July has completely stalled Nepal-China trade, hit revenue.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/23/continue-regular-exercise-even-in-cold-weather-say-doctorsDuring winter, body produces heat-regulating hormones that raise blood pressure and strain vital organs if exercise is skipped.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/23/inquiry-commission-lifts-travel-restrictions-on-former-home-secretary-ex-igp-and-former-kathmandu-cdoMovement ban remains in place for former prime minister Oli and ex-home minister Lekhak as political summons process continues.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/23/congress-leader-hints-at-some-delay-in-party-convention-dateShekhar Koirala says March 5 parliamentary polls may not be feasible.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/12/23/16-firearms-over-9-000-rounds-missing-after-gen-z-protests-in-jhapaProtesters looted weapons by taking advantage of the unrest at the area police offices in Anarmani and Damak.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/23/greta-thunberg-arrested-at-pro-palestinian-protest-in-london-campaign-group-saysA City of London spokesperson said two people had been arrested for throwing red paint on a building.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/23/pm-karki-holds-first-round-of-talks-with-top-leaders-of-three-major-partiesMeeting with Deuba, Oli and Dahal at Sheetal Niwas focuses on creating the right conditions for elections.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/23/inquiry-commission-summons-ex-home-minister-lekhak-for-statement-on-september-8-9-incidentsPanel gives the former minister seven days to appear; plans to send notice to ex-prime minister Oli next.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/23/nepse-edges-up-after-three-day-decline-1766487094Benchmark adds 1.02 points; turnover reaches Rs3.41 billion as mixed sectoral movement persistshttps://kathmandupost.com/valley/2025/12/23/pedestrian-dies-in-motorcycle-accidentThe victim’s name, exact age, and address have not been identified.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/23/cold-wave-disrupts-daily-life-across-tarai-districtsSchools closed in some areas as dense fog and falling temperatures hit Kailali and Kanchanpur.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/23/pakistan-strikes-4-billion-deal-to-sell-weapons-to-libyan-force-officials-sayOne of the Pakistani officials confirmed the list was accurate while a second official said the arms on the list were all part of the deal but could not provide exact numbers.https://kathmandupost.com/kathmandu/2025/12/23/kathmandu-metropolis-asks-107-non-operational-schools-to-come-into-contact Education department warns of cancellation of approval if schools fail to respond within 15 days.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/23/china-likely-loaded-more-than-100-icbms-in-silo-fields-pentagon-report-saysLast month, US President Donald Trump said that he may be working on a plan to denuclearise with China and Russia. But the draft Pentagon report, which was seen by Reuters, said Beijing did not appear to be interested.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/23/mca-nepal-signs-23-66-million-contracts-for-road-maintenance-projectContracts aim to improve East-West Highway and Narayanghat-Muglin road using new technologies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/23/rabi-lamichhane-and-balendra-shah-hold-talks-on-possible-cooperationExplore ways to work together ahead of polls.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/23/australian-state-set-to-pass-tougher-gun-laws-after-bondi-attackThe ruling centre-left Labour government has proposed capping most individual gun licences at four firearms and allowing up to 10 for farmers.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/23/us-justice-department-handling-of-epstein-file-release-sparks-backlashThe Justice Department released thousands of documents on Friday related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender who committed suicide in 2019.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/23/today-s-weather-december-23-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/23/gen-z-groups-opposite-stances-regarding-elections-add-to-karki-government-s-woesGroups led by Sudan Gurung and Miraj Dhungana have opposed March elections, while other prominent Gen Z activists stand firm for timely polls.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/23/are-we-loving-too-much-or-loving-from-the-wrong-placeMany young people today feel emotionally tired, not because they love less, but because they give without being rooted within themselves.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/23/whispers-of-the-inner-self-to-open-at-artudio-patan-wingThe solo exhibit by Suchin Shrestha will explore the tensions between thought, desire, and presence.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/23/ev-imports-plunge-as-northern-border-closures-disrupt-trade-with-chinaWith Kerung and Korala closed and Tatopani operating partially, EV imports dropped by nearly 25 percent in five months while fuel-run vehicle imports surge.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/23/mediation-centres-in-districts-are-largely-ineffective-in-settling-disputesDespite legal backing, out-of-court settlements have failed to ease the burden on courts.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/23/divided-you-fallContradictory agendas of Gen Z groups should not come in the way of timely polls. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/23/realising-bamboo-s-potentialIt is still treated as a minor non-timber forest product rather than a forest crop with measurable carbon value.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/22/disaster-after-disasterResilient buildings made with safe, sustainable material will save lives in future disasters.