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/2026/06/14/two-decades-on-road-to-china-border-remains-unfinished-in-muguOnly 18 kilometres of the 68-kilometre Gamgadhi-Nakche Nangla road have been opened, leaving residents of Mugum Karmarong reliant on costly mule transport and days-long walks for basic supplies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/14/nagdhunga-muglin-road-works-resume-as-bitumen-supply-restoredPaving accelerated on key stretches ahead of monsoon; 10 of 13 bridges already in operation.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/14/australia-win-2-0-to-spoil-turkey-s-return-to-world-cup-stage Irankunda, Metcalfe on target as Socceroos halt Turkey’s return in Group D opener.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/14/forest-officials-push-roadside-tempo-off-cliff-in-kailali-video-sparks-outrageLocals and lawmakers criticise conduct as authorities say vehicle was removed during anti-encroachment drive.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/14/nepal-tea-factories-to-shut-as-india-tightens-export-rules-shipments-stuckFactories in Ilam’s Suryodaya Municipality say they are forced to halt operations from June 15 after new Indian Tea Board testing rules leave more than 300,000 kg of Nepali tea held up in Kolkata and exports disrupted across the supply chain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/14/additional-20-mw-electricity-export-to-bangladesh-blocked-as-india-withholds-approvalNepal will continue exporting 40 MW after India’s Central Electricity Authority cites transmission constraints, stalling plans to raise supply to 60 MW.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/14/scotland-hang-on-for-first-world-cup-win-since-1990-with-1-0-victory-over-haitiJohn McGinn’s first-half goal seals historic win as Scotland hold firm under late pressure to top Group C and revive knockout hopes in the expanded 2026 World Cup format.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/14/us-iran-inch-closer-to-deal-timing-remains-unclearTehran signals a deal could be days away, not Sunday, as hardline protesters rally against concessions and fighting continues across the region.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/14/morocco-expose-brazil-flaws-but-settle-for-draw-in-world-cup-heavyweight-clashSaibari puts Morocco ahead before Vinicius rescues Brazil with a stunning equaliser as both sides begin their Group C campaign with a point in East Rutherford.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/14/nepal-has-learned-to-see-queer-people-has-it-learned-to-accept-themThe country’s LGBTQ community has won significant legal recognition, but participants at this year’s Pride Parade say social acceptance remains a work in progress.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/14/fiction-the-award-he-never-soughtWhile others chase careers and status, Diwakar finds fulfilment among abandoned cows and quiet acts of service.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/14/farmers-turn-to-rubber-cultivation-to-keep-elephants-and-monkeys-at-bayRepeated crop losses from wildlife are pushing farmers in Jhapa to abandon paddy and maize in favour of rubber.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/14/the-price-of-the-american-dream-14-months-18-countries-and-rs11-5-million-in-debtA pharmacy owner from Rukum West returns home after a 14-month smuggling route across 18 countries, burdened by massive loans and broken promises.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/14/from-banks-to-brokers-and-insurers-the-multi-billion-rupee-empire-of-the-bhatta-agrawal-syndicateA forensic examination of charge sheets reveals how corporate loans, paper land deals, share trading financed through credit, and alleged market manipulation converged in a 27-billion-rupee financial crime case.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/13/right-after-his-india-visit-foreign-minister-khanal-travels-to-chinaThe four-day visit to Beijing seeks to rebuild trust, address Chinese concerns, and advance bilateral cooperation in the changed political context in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/13/bbc-documentary-puts-bardiya-s-tigers-in-global-spotlightThe series documents tiger behaviour that challenges long-held assumptions about the species and highlights Nepal’s remarkable conservation achievements.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/13/can-the-balen-rabi-wave-survive-its-own-frictionThe alternative front is fundamentally fragile and at risk of collapsing due to internal leadership friction and a lack of coherent institutional structure.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/13/can-nepal-finally-deliver-on-its-india-strategyKathmandu’s new-look government seems determined to bypass traditional political friction in pursuit of tangible economic outcomes.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/13/addressing-language-barrier-in-early-grade-learningStrengthening early grade literacy begins with recognising the language children bring into the classroom.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/13/pride-parade-held-in-kathmanduSexual and gender minorities march through the Capital as part of global Pride Month celebrations.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/13/premier-league-says-hair-pulling-no-longer-warrants-an-automatic-red-cardThe change comes after Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez, Everton’s Michael Keane and Sunderland’s Dan Ballard were sent ​off for pulling an opponent’s hair ​last season.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/13/chief-justice-sharma-s-court-record-shows-low-authorship-in-key-bench-decisionsPublished Supreme Court rulings show newly appointed chief justice was more often a signatory than the principal author of precedent-setting judgments.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/13/iran-peace-deal-looms-while-new-military-action-flares-near-strait-of-hormuzUS forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/13/tinkune-jadibuti-flyover-faces-delay-despite-secured-financingConstruction of the project may take up to two years to begin amid coordination hurdles and delays in land acquisition.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/13/bearish-week-wipes-rs50-billion-off-investor-wealth-as-nepse-falls-31-pointsTurnover drops 14 percent and blue-chip stocks join the decline, though analysts say easing selling pressure could pave the way for a recovery.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/13/the-week-in-five-photos-1781319487Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/13/theatre-review-in-lahuri-bhainsi-a-buffalo-threatens-the-powerfulAt Mandala Theatre, a simple purchase exposes fragile hierarchies of power and privilege.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/13/ancient-symbols-contemporary-canvasKrishna Gopal Shrestha’s debut solo exhibition examines how ancient images continue to shape contemporary identity and cultural memory.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/13/book-review-a-journey-through-nepal-s-library-history‘Nepalma Pustakalya’ traces the evolution of libraries in Nepal, linking them to the country’s political and educational history.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/13/events-june-13-to-june-19-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/13/nepse-this-week-1781316831Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/13/traditional-marketplaces-in-nepal-s-tarai-are-shifting-so-are-crop-yieldsGrain markets across the Tarai are disappearing as direct farm buying and declining production weaken farmers' bargaining power.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/13/the-boy-who-never-stopped-jugglingUnable to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer, Ufuun Moktan Tamang discovered freestyle football during the Covid pandemic and has since become Nepal’s most recognisable name in the sport.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/13/despite-court-ban-on-pork-barrel-funds-provinces-continue-billions-in-allocations-to-lawmakersBagmati, Karnali and other provinces continue providing large sums via projects recommended by provincial assembly members, raising questions over compliance with Supreme Court ruling against the Constituency Development Fund.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/06/12/met-office-predicts-monsoon-arrival-in-nepal-within-a-few-daysThousands of people from hundreds of settlements designated as red zones are residing in disaster-prone areas, risking life and property.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/12/supreme-court-orders-a-new-law-as-transitional-justice-act-overlooks-child-soldiers-issueA full bench has asked the government to recognise the use of minors in armed conflict as a serious human rights violation, and ensure rehabilitation of former combatants.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/12/iranian-american-fans-face-uneasy-world-cup-as-war-ragesTens of thousands of Iranian-Americans live in Los Angeles, where a distinct Diaspora often referred to as “Tehrangeles” has taken root.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/12/three-years-on-narayani-iconic-bridge-project-yet-to-take-shapeOnly two foundation piles have been completed since the contract was awarded to Tundi Construction in June 2023, with repeated design revisions delaying progress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/12/susta-residents-confront-indian-border-force-after-crossing-into-nepali-territoryLocals said embankment construction work in Susta was disrupted after SSB officials visited the site following the prime minister’s remarks and asked workers to halt the project.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/12/us-iran-peace-memorandum-could-be-signed-on-sunday-in-geneva-source-saysA senior Iranian source told Reuters on Friday that the draft would waive sanctions on Iran’s oil, unfreeze billions of dollars of its funds, and require a cessation of hostilities on all ​fronts, including in Lebanon.