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/2026/08/12/ilo-links-youth-joblessness-in-nepal-to-growing-political-frustrationGlobal report cites Nepal alongside Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as countries where a lack of decent work has fuelled discontent among young people.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/12/ronaldo-weds-longtime-partner-georgina-rodriguez-in-portugalThe five-time ​Ballon d’Or ​winner has been in a relationship with ​Rodriguez since ​2016.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/12/threats-attacks-drive-101-press-freedom-violations-in-nepal Press Council Nepal says 119 journalists were affected by intimidation, physical attacks, arrests and other forms of interference over the past fiscal year.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/08/12/in-koshi-crime-is-moving-beyond-the-street Rising substance abuse, cross-border smuggling and cybercrime are reshaping the security challenge, as police confront the growing use of social media to inflame tensions and mobilise crowds.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/08/12/concrete-barriers-help-curb-wildlife-incursions-in-bardiya New barriers built along an irrigation canal have reduced elephant and other wildlife incursions into settlements, but communities remain exposed where electric fencing is poorly maintained.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/12/in-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-four-runners-build-their-utopia-on-the-roadBiradar’s documentary follows four runners on a 340-kilometre journey, where endurance gives way to an unexpected sense of community.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/12/colombia-quake-death-toll-tops-250-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivorsEmergency crews comb through rubble for survivors after Colombia’s strongest earthquake in decades, while thousands spend the night outdoors and isolated communities near the epicentre await government assistance.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/12/new-attacks-on-shipping-as-iran-war-talks-hit-fresh-impasseShipping attacks in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea deepen fears of a prolonged conflict as Iran and the US harden their positions, with Tehran insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington accepts its demands.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/12/special-discounts-await-buyers-at-naima-auto-showAutomakers unveil new models and offer discounts as exhibitors showcase electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/12/the-ideal-self-we-were-taught-to-dream-ofFrom body image to beauty to careers and material success, the world around us shapes our ideas of who we should become.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/12/numa-sambahamphe-on-the-shows-and-channels-she-keeps-coming-back-to Stylist, costume designer, model, and actor Sambahamphe shares the shows and YouTube channels she turns to for comfort and adventure.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/08/12/rohit-paudel-leaves-behind-an-inspiring-legacy-as-odi-captaincy-changes-handsPraises pour in for Paudel as Nepal’s most successful captain is replaced by Sandeep Lamichhane, with CAN offering no explanation for the sudden leadership change.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/12/foreign-medical-students-come-to-nepal-but-twice-as-many-nepalis-pursue-medicine-abroadMBBS enrolment by foreign students has risen by 35 percent in three years, yet 80 percent undergraduate seats reserved for them went unfilled last year.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/12/health-facilities-short-of-essential-vaccines-medicines-for-monthsAnti-snake venom is running out during peak snakebite season, while shortages of iron and folic acid, as well as anti-rabies and JE vaccines, are putting vulnerable patients at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/12/nepal-police-seeks-call-interception-powers-reviving-privacy-and-civil-liberties-concernsLawyers and rights advocates warn that expanded surveillance powers could expose citizens to abuse, while police argue they are essential for tackling increasingly tech-savvy criminals.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/11/taylor-swift-wedding-dress-fever-puts-bridal-brands-on-high-alertDesigners say they will be looking out for elements of her outfit that could blossom into bridal fashion trends.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/11/no-more-shelving-of-study-commission-reportsGovernments form probe panels to quell public outrage but often shelve their findings afterwards.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/11/heirs-prepare-to-strike-backWhatever social cohesion existed in Tarai-Madhesh, especially after the brutal suppression of the Madhesh Uprising in 2015, has begun to fragment further with the sudden and inexplicable spread of Hindutva politics.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/11/young-citizens-have-changed-politics-the-next-test-is-what-renewed-politics-deliversYoung Nepalis have demonstrated their political agency. Our task now is to multiply economic opportunity and build public institutions that deliver durable results.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/deadlock-over-names-delaying-ambassadorial-nominationsPM Shah and RSP chief Lamichhane yet to agree on nominees. Several envoy posts remain vacant for months.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-surges-to-224-as-search-for-survivors-continuesEmergency teams aided by police, soldiers and volunteers worked through the night with excavators and, at times, their ​bare hands, hunting for survivors beneath debris.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/rajendra-bimal-literary-scholar-who-sought-common-ground-across-nepal-s-divides-dies-at-80A writer, academic and linguist, Bimal spent decades using literature to explore identity and belonging while championing dialogue between Nepal’s linguistic, ethnic and regional communities.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/south-africa-mine-dump-collapse-kills-14-illegal-miners-police-saySearch and rescue operations were under ​way for an unknown number of people who may still be trapped at ​the site near Rustenburg, provincial police commissioner Arthur ​Peter Adams said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/online-attacks-targeting-minister-s-wife-highlight-deep-seated-misogynyFrom Susmita Adhikari to Hisila Yami and Arzu Rana Deuba, women have often found themselves caught in political crossfire.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/11/nepal-ratifies-two-key-ilo-instruments-on-forced-labour-and-workplace-inspectionBy ratifying the two instruments, Nepal has taken an important step towards a future in which no one is subjected to forced labour, every worker enjoys effective protection under the law, and every workplace upholds dignity, safety and justice.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/syria-sentences-absent-bashar-al-assad-to-death-over-killings-and-tortureSyrians gathered around the court in Damascus, chanting, clapping and waving the Syrian flag as news of the sentences spread.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/cabinet-declares-four-killed-in-sunsari-siraha-violence-as-martyrsThe government exempts electric ambulances and hearses from infrastructure development fees and VAT.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/11/meta-launches-new-ai-model-as-zuckerberg-champions-open-weight-pushThe new model, Muse Glimmer, is smaller than leading ​AI models from rivals and is instead designed to run agentic tasks on a Mac or PC with a single graphics card, ‌aiming to tap demand for AI systems that run directly on people’s devices.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/police-recommend-recovering-rs95-billion-in-smart-telecom-asset-auction-caseThe CIB has recommended prosecuting 22 people, including nine Ncell officials and two Nepal Investment Mega Bank officials, over the alleged illegal auction.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/susta-residents-work-through-the-night-to-hold-back-the-narayani-riverVillagers are building makeshift embankments to protect their homes as erosion by Narayani River worsens and an Indian border force blocks construction of a permanent structure.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/11/nepal-s-horaa-esports-reaches-pubg-mobile-world-cup-final-in-paris Horaa finished fourth in a fiercely contested Group B to earn a direct place in the 16-team grand finals, where it will chase Nepal’s first world title in the game.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-quake-death-toll-expected-to-riseRescue crews searched collapsed buildings across Cali and Pereira as authorities warned the death toll could rise, with hundreds still missing and thousands displaced by the powerful quake.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/11/lpg-imports-are-up-why-are-consumers-still-queuing-for-itA surge in demand after four months of half-filled cylinders has exposed deeper weaknesses in Nepal’s LPG supply chain, from storage and transport to cylinder management and distribution.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/trump-took-secret-flight-out-of-turkey-due-to-iran-threat-the-washington-post-reportsUS President was reportedly moved from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft in Turkey after a credible assassination threat, with the original plane used as a decoy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/lawmakers-seek-national-plan-to-tackle-rising-crop-losses-from-wildlifeMotion calls for clear responsibilities, funding and deadlines as monkeys, wild boars and other animals increasingly threaten farm production and rural livelihoods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/nepal-opens-door-for-state-backed-power-trader-while-private-firms-remain-shut-outThe move gives Nepal Electricity Authority’s subsidiary a foothold in cross-border power trading, even as private companies seeking licences remain locked out pending changes to the legal framework.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/hopes-for-hormuz-deal-fade-as-trump-demands-iranian-reparationsIran and Oman make progress on a framework for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington’s rejection of Iranian demands and Trump’s push for compensation threaten to prolong the standoff.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/more-than-100-killed-after-strongest-quake-this-century-hits-western-colombiaRescue crews race to free survivors as buildings collapse, airports shut and curfews imposed across quake-hit cities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/india-china-invite-pm-shah-to-visit-as-he-opens-up-diplomatic-engagementShah acknowledged the invitations from the two neighbouring countries but made no commitment on when, or whether, he would visit either country.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/11/what-nepali-cinema-has-changed-and-what-it-hasn-tThe Board’s ‘Old Is Gold’ exhibition offers a window into how Nepali cinema—and Nepali society—has changed, while revealing what remains familiar.