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/2026/09/11/philippine-ferry-fire-death-toll-jumps-to-35Thick smoke and extreme heat had earlier prevented rescuers from entering the ferry, which was carrying more than 130 people when it was engulfed in flames.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/prime-minister-shah-to-highlight-nepal-s-outsized-climate-burden-at-unFollowing devastating Bhotekoshi floods, Shah will press for financial support to help Nepal recover and build climate resilience.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/man-dies-after-electric-car-catches-fire-in-bharatpurThe 56-year-old was trapped inside the vehicle after it veered off the East-West Highway and caught fire early Friday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/arghakhanchi-man-gave-up-a-job-in-south-korea-to-build-a-farm-in-his-villageAfter 13 years working in India and Malaysia, Khem Pandey returned home and has invested more than Rs100 million in a farm producing milk, vegetables and staple crops.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/11/government-begins-receiving-chemical-fertiliser-from-india-ahead-of-wheat-seasonTwo consignments of DAP and one of urea have arrived through Birgunj under a government-to-government deal for 60,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/11/modi-putin-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-on-trade-defenceModi and Putin are expected to discuss cooperation between the two countries in civil nuclear energy, fertilisers, ​defence, critical minerals, manufacturing, railways, and steel, an Indian source said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/water-starts-flowing-through-landslide-dammed-hunga-khola-easing-flood-riskAuthorities had warned of possible flooding downstream after a landslide blocked the river in Solukhumbu and formed a roughly 100-metre-long dam on Friday morning.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/nepal-estimates-rs2-34-billion-to-rebuild-flood-hit-education-sectorEighteen schools were affected in Rasuwa, disrupting classes for more than 9,000 students after the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/five-bridges-on-bheri-corridor-remain-unfinished-after-six-yearsBuilt to improve road access to remote Dolpa district, the bridges were contracted for completion within three years but remain stalled at foundations and half-built pillars.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/11/yemen-s-houthis-reach-strategic-island-at-mouth-of-vital-shipping-laneSaudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has relied on the Red Sea route since the Iran conflict effectively closed Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil used to flow.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/nepal-prepares-krishnabhir-bypass-as-temporary-fix-remains-uncertainOfficials are upgrading a 12-km road along the opposite bank of the Trishuli river as the landslide-prone Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway remains closed.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/11/kim-jong-un-wants-north-koreans-to-have-more-state-sanctioned-funA country once defined by deprivation is now enjoying personal pampering and luxury malls. The government’s drive to encourage consumer spending funnels wealth through state-controlled channels, squeezing informal markets while placating a restless middle class.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/11/kushe-aunsi-honours-fathers-keeps-ancestral-traditions-aliveDevotees across Nepal marked the Hindu festival with offerings to their fathers and rituals to remember departed ancestors.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/pm-shah-new-zealand-counterpart-luxon-discuss-flood-responsePrime Minister Balendra Shah thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought its support for climate-related loss and damage financing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/landslide-dams-solukhumbu-river-spurring-downstream-flood-warningsWater spills over temporary blockade on Hunga Khola, but authorities urge riverside communities to stay clear as burst risk remains high.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/11/rybakina-beats-gauff-to-book-us-open-final-against-sabalenkaRybakina fights back after losing the first set to beat Gauff and reach her first US Open final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/for-people-with-disabilities-surviving-nepal-s-floods-was-only-the-beginningFrom finding a safe route out to getting a wheelchair or a place in a shelter, survivors face barriers long after the waters recede.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/11/person-found-dead-inside-burned-out-vehicle-in-bharatpurThe vehicle caught fire while travelling along the East-West Highway’s service lane, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/11/houthis-advance-along-yemeni-coast-threaten-saudi-oil-exports-in-the-red-sea Houthi control of Mocha and advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh concerns over Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports as US-Iran fighting disrupts regional energy routes.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/11/what-if-your-bad-posture-is-actually-not-that-badWe’ve spent years being told to sit straight and avoid slouching. But there is no single ‘correct’ posture—the key may be to keep moving and avoid staying in one position for too long.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/11/nepalis-are-still-struggling-to-find-cooking-gas-the-government-cannot-afford-to-ignore-itAuthorities should clearly communicate to the public that they will guarantee access to cooking gas.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/11/lessons-from-nepal-s-past-for-families-living-without-answersPhysical closure may never come for those lost in the flood. But by walking hand-in-hand with survivors, we can provide the resources and empathy needed to navigate the uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/11/how-the-melting-glaciers-are-unlocking-ancient-superbugs-we-ve-never-seen-beforeResearchers warn that long-dormant pathogens and ancient antibiotic-resistance genes are slipping into freshwater systems.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/10/consumers-struggle-with-declining-lpg-import-transport-disruptionKathmandu residents face hours-long queues as highway blockages, pent-up demand, and distribution bottlenecks squeeze cooking gas supplies, triggering price hikes and the resignation of the commerce minister.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/woman-delivers-baby-on-street-outside-saptari-hospital-as-couple-can-t-afford-blood-testHealth ministry and Nepal Medical Council dispatch teams to investigate the incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/10/at-acc-premier-cup-final-it-s-the-associate-el-clsico-once-againNepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/two-days-of-gen-z-uprising-two-versions-of-what-happenedThe old guard stresses September 9, while the RSP government points to the deadly crackdown of September 8. Neither side has fully pursued accountability for both.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/10/nepal-s-exporters-struggle-to-tap-global-e-commerce-boomHigh logistics costs, limited cross-border payment options, regulatory hurdles and weak digital readiness keep Nepali products off global online marketplaces.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/10/xi-s-india-visit-to-help-diplomatic-thaw-but-business-ties-bound-by-suspicionDiplomatic ties are improving after years of tension, but investment curbs, visa delays and restrictions on Chinese equipment continue to weigh on business relations.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/10/a-helicopter-finally-reaches-flood-isolated-tiru-of-rasuwa-15-days-after-the-devastating-delugeWith all roads and bridges washed away by the catastrophic August 26 floods, the village has been effectively cut off from the outside world.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/gen-z-memorial-unveiling-put-off-after-families-say-statues-don-t-resemble-their-childrenSculptors say they were rushed to display unfinished work.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/10/kathmandu-gorkhas-continue-partnership-with-shikhar-insuranceThe Gorkhas inform that Shikhar Insurance will be their ‘golden partner’, and its logo will be displayed on the back of the jersey for the third Nepal Premier League.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/rs723-billion-needed-to-rebuild-flood-hit-areas-government-assessment-findsThree-quarters of the bill is tied to infrastructure, with hydropower, roads, homes, and essential services among the hardest hit.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/10/trump-touts-5-000-payout-if-republicans-win-as-vance-waits-in-wingsTrump’s proposed payout puts him at the centre of the midterm campaign, while Vice President JD Vance prepares to deliver a keynote that could double as an early test for his 2028 presidential ambitions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/climate-loss-and-damage-fund-moves-to-consider-urgent-support-for-nepalFRLD co-chairs say they are working with the Board to respond to Kathmandu’s request following the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/how-did-two-controversial-religious-leaders-end-up-at-gen-z-martyrs-dayTheir prominent place on the stage at Tuesday’s memorial programme has drawn questions from lawmakers of the ruling RSP.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/10/gauri-kumari-yadav-resigns-as-industry-ministerHer resignation follows criticism over comments that LPG supplies would not ease until action was taken against industrialists.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/10/nepal-cruise-into-acc-men-s-premier-cup-finalNepal will face the UAE in the final on September 12. The winner will qualify for the Asia Cup.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/10/hasina-s-daughter-resigns-as-who-regional-head-after-fraud-allegationsSaima Wazed steps down after being placed on unpaid leave amid fraud and forgery allegations, which she denies. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/10/germany-provides-8-million-in-assistance-to-nepal-after-bhotekoshi-floodsThe package includes emergency relief, humanitarian aid and development support for health, energy and disaster-resilient infrastructure.