Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comPrasai says he is meeting PM Karki for talks on December 8https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/11/29/prasai-says-he-is-meeting-pm-karki-for-talks-on-december-8Royalist campaigner says he has been fighting for monarchy and Hinduism for three years, was jailed, but alleges royalist parties and their leaders are silent and complaining.Nepali children’s understanding of sexual abuse ‘superficial’, study sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/29/nepali-children-s-understanding-of-sexual-abuse-superficial-study-saysMany children who survive abuse are forced to cope with trauma on their own, the CWIN study conducted in Lalitpur points out.Sudurpashchim become first team to reach NPL playoffs with fifth straight winhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/29/sudurpashchim-become-first-team-to-reach-npl-playoffs-with-fifth-straight-winIshan Pandey and Binod Bhandari steer clinical chase as defending champions Janakpur slip towards early exit.Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/indonesia-flood-death-toll-climbs-to-303-amid-cyclone-devastation-disaster-agency-saysAt least 279 people are still missing even as about 80,000 people have been evacuated and hundreds are still stranded in three provinces across Sumatra island.Krishnamurthi’s half-century lifts Janakpur to 145 against Sudurpashchimhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/29/krishnamurthi-s-half-century-lifts-janakpur-to-145-against-sudurpashchimNew captain Wayne Parnell leads the side to competitive total as Avinash Bohara claims four wickets for league leaders.Pokhara hosts second Daain Festival to preserve fading agrarian traditionhttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/11/29/pokhara-hosts-second-daain-festival-to-preserve-fading-agrarian-traditionEvent aims to familiarise younger generations and tourists with the disappearing post-harvest practice of threshing using bullocks.China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong firehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/china-launches-nationwide-fire-safety-inspection-following-hong-kong-fireThe Hong Kong fire poses a major test to Beijing's grip on the city, and Beijing is moving quickly to show that it attaches the utmost importance to the tragedy.Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian travel as carriers scramble to patch softwarehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/airbus-a320-recall-disrupts-asian-travel-as-carriers-scramble-to-patch-softwareRegulators around the world followed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in directing their carriers to remedy the A320 software problem before resuming flights.Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills three, wounds dozenshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/vast-russian-overnight-attack-on-ukraine-kills-three-wounds-dozensPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had launched around 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones in the attack.Lumbini break losing streak with three-wicket win over Pokharahttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/29/lumbini-break-losing-streak-with-three-wicket-win-over-pokharaChasing 151, Lumbini reached the target in 19.4 overs to secure their second win of the NPL season.Nepal enter ACC U19 Premier Cup final after thrashing Malaysiahttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/29/nepal-enter-acc-u19-premier-cup-final-after-thrashing-malaysiaYoung Rhinos chased down the 52-run target inside eight overs to seal a dominant nine-wicket victory in Ajman.Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and countinghttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/hong-kong-mourns-victims-of-blaze-that-killed-128-and-countingAuthorities have said the fire alarms at the estate, home to more than 4,600 people, had not been working properly.Rossington and Neesham half-centuries power Pokhara to competitive total against Lumbinihttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/29/rossington-and-neesham-half-centuries-power-pokhara-to-competitive-total-against-lumbiniPokhara Avengers post 150 after early collapse.Hospital massacre caps a long series of attacks on healthcare in war-torn Sudanhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/hospital-massacre-caps-a-long-series-of-attacks-on-healthcare-in-war-torn-sudanRSF advances pushed the city’s residents from one shattered clinic to the next, residents told Reuters.The week in six photoshttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/11/29/the-week-in-7-photos-1764395243Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.Elderly woman killed in wild animal attack in Ramechhaphttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/29/elderly-woman-killed-in-wild-animal-attack-in-ramechhapHer body was discovered badly mauled near the Bangesalla–Pipaldanda area on Saturday morning.Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey’s coast, rescues underwayhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/29/blasts-hit-sanctioned-tankers-off-turkey-s-coast-rescues-underwayBoth Kairos and Virat are on a list of ships subject to sanctions imposed against Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to LSEG data.Today’s weather: November 29, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/11/29/today-s-weather-november-29-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.EVENTS: November 29 to December 5, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/29/events-november-29-to-december-5-2025The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.A new wave of spirituality at ‘Bhajan Sanjh’https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/29/a-new-wave-of-spirituality-at-bhajan-sanjhThe musical series, which aims to blend music and emotional well-being, is happening today at Pragya Pratisthan.Her first tattoo was a secret. Her latest won an awardhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/29/her-first-tattoo-was-a-secret-her-latest-won-an-awardSumina Shrestha, founder of Suminu Tattoo Studio, tattoos people from all over the world. But the beginning of her career was far from easy.Capturing life’s fragilityhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/29/capturing-life-s-fragilityThrough personal tragedy and thoughtful reflection, ‘Like Water on Leaves of Taro’ highlights the strength of emotional bonds.Biratnagar Kings find their rhythm again, while Kathmandu Gorkhas keep hopes for playoffs alivehttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/29/biratnagar-kings-find-their-rhythm-again-while-kathmandu-gorkhas-keep-hopes-for-playoffs-aliveBasir Ahamad rescued the Kings in a neck-to-neck battle with Karnali Yaks to give them their fourth win in five matches. The Gorkhas, meanwhile, beat Chitwan Rhinos by 53 runs on Friday to climb to third position in the points table.Nepal starts listing ‘fake’ institutes in the UAE after student complaintshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/29/nepal-starts-listing-fake-institutes-in-the-uae-after-student-complaintsConsular department has developed a portal to record the details of the victims and agencies involved in cheating them.Panel rivalry heats up ahead of UML general conventionhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/29/panel-rivalry-heats-up-ahead-of-uml-general-conventionKP Oli loyalists tout support of seven top leaders. Ishwar Pokhrel camp dismisses the claim as unfounded.IT startups dominate record 10,244 applications for subsidised startup loanshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/28/it-startups-dominate-record-10-244-applications-for-subsidised-startup-loansSurge in tech proposals comes as funding pool shrinks and loan ceiling is lowered, worrying experts about long-term support for startup ecosystem.Cipla launches nationwide campaign for World COPD Dayhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/29/cipla-launches-nationwide-campaign-for-world-copd-dayThe company to screen over 5,000 people and train clinicians across major hospitals in Nepal.Rescuers step up recovery operations as Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 321https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/28/rescuers-step-up-recovery-operations-as-southeast-asia-flood-deaths-reach-321Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fuelled torrential rain for a week, with a rare tropical storm forming in the Malacca Strait.Biratnagar Kings overhaul Karnali Yaks in final over to seal three-wicket winhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/28/biratnagar-kings-overhaul-karnali-yaks-in-final-over-to-secure-three-wicket-winBiratnagar ride Ahamad’s unbeaten 62 and hold their nerve at the death to secure a tense last-over win.Foreign aid cut causes sharp drop in HIV testing in Nepalhttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/11/28/foreign-aid-cut-causes-sharp-drop-in-hiv-testing-in-nepal USAID gone and Global Fund grants delayed, vulnerable groups at high risk of HIV, experts warn.Graphics: How the deadly Hong Kong inferno spreadhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/28/graphics-how-the-deadly-hong-kong-inferno-spreadPolice say the blaze may have been caused by a “grossly negligent” construction firm using unsafe materials.Karnali Yaks post 161-run target against Biratnagar Kings in NPLhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/28/karnali-yaks-post-161-run-target-against-biratnagar-kings-in-nplPriyank Panchal stars with 63 runs as Bosisto and Jha add crucial support to Karnali’s total.President’s office defends Karki government formationhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/28/president-s-office-defends-karki-government-formationWritten response to the Supreme Court claims the government formation was necessary to protect national unity and uphold the constitution.Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128, 200 remain missinghttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/28/hong-kong-tower-fire-toll-rises-to-128-200-remain-missingPolice said they had arrested three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter for using unsafe materials, including flammable foam boards blocking windows.ADB approves $100 million loan to advance Nepal’s public financial management reformshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/28/adb-approves-100-million-loan-to-advance-nepal-s-public-financial-management-reformsThe programme aims to strengthen fiscal sustainability and governance while empowering local governments through improved expenditure and revenue management.Jindagani Ghat emerges as new wildlife and boat safari hotspothttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/11/28/jindagani-ghat-emerges-as-new-wildlife-and-boat-safari-hotspotThe remote Rapti river route offers gharials, migratory birds, rhinos, and a jeep-boat combo experience.Man killed in leopard attack in Bardiyahttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2025/11/28/man-killed-in-leopard-attack-in-bardiyaTwo women injured as authorities move to capture the animal.PM tells army to ensure full security during electionshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/28/prime-minister-directs-nepali-army-to-ensure-safe-peaceful-electionDisgruntled groups, open southern border, and cold in the north major challenges, says army.Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Chitwan Rhinos by 53 runshttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/28/kathmandu-gorkhas-beat-chitwan-rhinos-by-53-runsSimpson’s 60 runs and disciplined bowling guide Kathmandu to a dominant NPL win.Russia’s Putin to visit India on December 4-5 for Modi talks, Kremlin sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/28/russia-s-putin-to-visit-india-on-december-4-5-for-modi-talks-kremlin-saysIt said the relationship covered bilateral political, trade, economic, scientific, technological, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.