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/2026/05/14/xi-tells-trump-that-mishandling-of-taiwan-could-spark-conflictTaipei said there was nothing surprising from the summit and that China’s military pressure is the real threat to peace.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/government-forms-probe-panel-over-allegations-against-former-home-minister-sudan-gurungThe Cabinet, on May 11, formed the committee led by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari and gave it 15 days to submit its findings.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/why-karnali-s-children-are-dropping-outPoverty, migration, child labour, teacher shortages and long school closures are pushing thousands of children out of classrooms across the province.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/14/madonna-bts-and-shakira-to-headline-first-world-cup-final-halftime-showThe 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will run from June 11 to July 19.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/bhimeshwor-municipality-offers-cash-for-mothers-delivering-a-third-childMany rural settlements are turning into ‘ghost villages’ across the country due to unchecked outmigration and low population growth rate.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/14/former-england-women-s-stumper-taylor-named-men-s-fielding-coach-for-nz-seriesThe 36-year-old won the Twenty20 and 50-over World Cups ​with England in 2009 and made 226 ​appearances across all formats before retiring from international cricket in 2019.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/israel-to-recruit-2-300-more-nepali-caregivers-for-long-term-care-centresLabour department is preparing a new vacancy notice after delays caused by elections and regional tensions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/nisdi-rural-municipality-reports-zero-home-births Officials say incentives and a well-organised safe motherhood and newborn programme have led to the improvements.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/they-went-to-build-the-city-of-the-future-in-saudi-arabia-they-re-returning-home-with-nothingThe collapse of Neom’s ambitions is costing Nepali labourers more than jobs — it is upending lives built around remittances that may not return.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/shortage-of-free-medicines-in-bardiya-hospital-forces-patients-to-buy-drugs-privatelyBardiya District Hospital is out of stock of more than half of the 98 free medicines provided by the government, forcing patients to pay for medicines themselves.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/14/nearly-90-killed-as-storm-lashes-india-s-most-populous-state-of-uttar-pradeshStorms are common ​in the northern state during the hot ​season from March to June, before the ⁠monsoon rains bring respite.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/14/opposition-moves-to-strike-down-ordinances-in-national-assemblyBy filing rejection notices in the Upper House, where the ruling party has no representation, opposition parties have set up a key vote that could reverse recent legal changes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/14/nepal-cuts-federal-ministries-to-18-in-administrative-overhaul Government says restructuring aims to reduce state expenditure, improve efficiency and streamline governance.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/14/india-bans-sugar-exports-until-sept-2026-to-cool-local-pricesThe move is likely to support global white and raw sugar prices, while allowing rival producers Brazil and Thailand to boost shipments to Asian and African buyers.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/14/iran-war-looms-over-trump-s-china-visit-shifts-alliancesAs the US seeks Beijing’s help to pressure Tehran, the Iran conflict is reshaping Middle East alliances, rattling energy markets and deepening tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/14/is-ai-killing-our-creativity-experts-warn-convenience-may-come-at-a-costAs generative AI becomes the first stop for ideas and answers, experts question whether people are losing the habit of thinking and creating for themselves.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/14/how-everyday-cooking-became-my-first-form-of-educationIn chopping vegetables and deciding meals, I learned patience and reasoning long before I ever entered a classroom.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/14/nepal-s-only-dedicated-mental-hospital-is-stretched-beyond-capacityOfficials complain of shortages of beds, manpower and funding are limiting care capacity.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/14/kantipur-economic-summit-highlights-push-for-reforms-policy-stability-and-private-sector-led-growthFinance minister says upcoming budget will prioritise digital economy, while business leaders warn policy uncertainty is discouraging investment.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/13/pm-shah-s-absence-in-parliament-sparks-debate-on-accountability-and-democratic-normsShah, who walked out mid-speech during President’s policy presentation Monday, stayed away from House debate Wednesday. Experts warn of risks to parliamentary traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/13/who-is-ronald-dela-rosa-the-philippine-senator-at-centre-of-senate-shootoutDela Rosa stands accused by the ICC ​of crimes against humanity related to the war on drugs he oversaw while serving as police chief under then President Rodrigo Duterte. ‌https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/13/everest-route-opens-as-14-nepali-climbers-reach-summitWeather window from May 17 likely to trigger summit rush as Nepal records highest-ever Everest permits and royalty earnings.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/13/with-pubudu-dassanayake-back-in-nepal-usa-target-maiden-tu-victoryAmericans face Scotland before meeting the hosts, seeking to overturn a poor record at the home of Nepali cricket.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/13/the-verdict-never-comes-but-she-keeps-comingA 76-year-old mother travels every month between Pokhara and Kathmandu as hearings in son’s murder case are repeatedly delayed.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/13/garibako-chameli-the-song-balen-once-sang-for-the-poor-now-s-t-ings-back-at-himThe leitmotif that Prime Minister Shah used as a rapper to call for accountability echoes as a protest anthem—from Maitighar Mandala to social media—to hold up a mirror to him.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/13/the-unhealthy-tussle-between-executive-and-judiciaryThe controversy further undercuts the already low public trust in state institutions.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/13/pm-shah-s-leadership-style-mirrors-past-authoritarian-nepali-politiciansNepalis under PM Shah, less than two months in, are experiencing buyer’s remorse.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/13/generative-ai-s-role-in-nepal-s-judiciary-under-scrutinyThe real challenge lies in determining how far AI integration in the judiciary should go.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/13/speakers-stress-innovation-policy-stability-and-productive-investmentFinance Secretary Ghanshyam Upadhyaya says the upcoming budget will prioritise governance, economic reform and infrastructure, while business leaders call for investor confidence.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/13/the-women-s-rights-crisis-in-afghanistan-is-an-ongoing-humanitarian-calamityThe situation in Afghanistan is increasingly referred to as a form of gender apartheid rather than a women’s rights crisis. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/13/business-leaders-call-for-stable-policies-and-stronger-state-private-partnership-at-kantipur-economic-summit Say frequent policy changes, regulatory uncertainty and weak infrastructure are holding back investment and industrial growth in Nepal.https://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.