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/2026/02/15/israeli-cabinet-approves-west-bank-land-registration-palestinians-condemn-de-facto-annexationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing an election later this year, deems the establishment of any Palestinian state a security threat.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/nepali-man-dies-on-ukraine-frontline-after-joining-russian-army-to-clear-debtsDeath renews questions over the growing number of Nepalis lured to fight against Ukraine for money.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/marginalised-youth-candidates-carry-lived-struggles-into-chitwan-1-electionArjun Chepang and Bikash Kami convert personal experiences of injustice, discrimination and exclusion into political campaigns for dignity and changehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/15/trump-netanyahu-agreed-us-should-press-iran-to-cut-oil-sales-to-china-axios-reportsChina accounts for more than 80 percent of Iran's oil exports. Any reduction in that trade would mean lower oil revenue for Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/15/morton-takes-dad-s-lead-to-blaze-a-trail-for-aussie-biathlonMorton’s father was one of only a handful of Aussie Olympic biathletes 20 years ago and the sport in Australia remains small.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cupNine-wicket loss to West Indies confirms exit before final group match against Scotland.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/15/gold-price-rises-by-rs2-300-per-tolaSilver falls by Rs15 per tola in Sunday trading.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/02/15/two-dead-in-rautahat-road-accident-1771137177Motorbike crashes into tree after losing control; both riders die in hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/15/dipendra-and-sompal-power-nepal-to-decent-134-run-targetDipendra’s 58 and Sompal’s late cameo rescue innings after early setbacks at Wankhede.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/15/china-is-the-real-threat-taiwan-says-in-rebuff-to-munich-speechChina views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view the government in Taipei rejects, saying only Taiwan’s people can decide their future.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/west-indies-opt-to-bowl-after-winning-toss-against-nepalNepal under pressure to win as West Indies eye Super 8 spot.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/thousands-throng-pashupatinath-on-maha-shivaratriTemple authorities open gates early and set up multiple entry lines to manage crowd.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/15/boycott-averted-india-and-pakistan-set-for-world-cup-blockbuster-1771128993Defending champions India have a 7-1 record against Pakistan in the tournament’s history and they underlined that dominance at last year’s Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/02/15/hundreds-of-nepalis-in-portugal-face-legal-crisis-over-fake-authentication-stampsTemporary residence permits halted; deportation warnings issued after forged embassy stamps found on police clearance certificates.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/02/15/two-dead-in-palpa-road-crashMotorcycle hit by tipper on Palpa-Butwal road.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/15/us-military-preparing-for-potentially-weeks-long-iran-operationsOfficials say Pentagon preparing options beyond one-off strikes while Trump keeps “all options” open ahead of talks.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/15/today-s-weather-february-15-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/15/fiction-why-did-he-still-come-to-the-beachThe sea was ablaze for a whole month. But they never found her. They couldn’t do anything. She was gone, they said.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/15/annapurna-art-opens-in-bhaktapur-with-assemblage-shared-narrativesThe exhibit brings together nineteen Nepali artists whose works reflect lived experiences.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-seek-to-redeem-themselves-as-they-take-on-west-indies-todayNepal’s head coach Stuart Law says that it was a ‘disappointing’ loss against Italy after a stellar performance against England. But against the West Indies, the Rhinos are aiming for an upset that is due.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/15/nepal-introduces-national-standards-for-rolled-oats-and-soya-chunksNew rules fix limits on moisture, protein, toxins and contaminants as demand rises among health-conscious consumers.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/15/uml-appeals-for-votes-for-oli-as-balen-gains-ground-in-jhapa-5The constituency is one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the election.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/15/thori-s-woes-surface-again-as-key-election-issues-in-parsa-4Road access, healthcare, education and wildlife threats dominate campaign pledges in remote Madhesh constituency.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/voter-education-starts-today-experts-call-it-ritualisticIn addition to virtual education, poll body is mobilising one educator in each ward for door-to-door campaigns.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/02/15/the-murky-business-of-room-finding-in-kathmanduNewcomers to the city say finding a room has become costly and stressful, with unregulated brokers charging fees while offering no guarantees.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/world-s-top-lenders-join-hands-to-build-670mw-dudhkoshiADB, World Bank, AIIB, EIB, OFID, SFD and NEA will develop the $2.32 billion reservoir-based hydropower project.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/assailants-kill-at-least-30-in-northwest-nigeria-villages-residents-sayInsecurity is a pressing concern in Nigeria and the government is under mounting pressure to restore stability.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/14/of-architecture-politics-and-pollsMore should be done to include politicians and parties in architectural discourses.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/14/contesting-elections-in-humlaAs I move through the district, I find myself questioning the promise of electoral politics.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/bajhang-voters-say-they-don-t-trust-politicians-anymore Irrigation, roads, and jobs remain top concerns in the farwestern district for decades as promises made by candidates remain unkept.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/bangladesh-s-incoming-prime-minister-puts-restoring-economy-and-governance-firstRahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive two-thirds majority, returning to power after nearly two decades.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/14/how-9-11-shaped-ice-s-immigration-strategyAfter 9/11, the connection between immigration and law enforcement intensified. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/car-plunges-into-phewa-one-deadThe victim was pulled out unconscious and rushed to Pokhara-based Gandaki Medical College, where doctors pronounced him dead.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/pakistan-s-jailed-imran-khan-loses-85-percent-vision-in-right-eye-lawyer-saysKhan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023, serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges, one of dozens of cases he says were made up in order for the army to keep him out of politics.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/02/14/sadhus-throng-pashupatinath-for-maha-shivaratriAuthorities expect 800,000 devotees and 4,000 sadhus, with special arrangements for security, queues and accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/02/14/indian-national-held-with-pistol-ammunition-and-drugs-at-sunsari-borderArmed Police Force intensifies surveillance along frontier amid heightened security ahead of elections.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/14/boycott-averted-india-and-pakistan-set-for-world-cup-blockbusterIndia’s strained relations with another neighbour, Bangladesh, have further tangled the geopolitics around the World Cup.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/14/four-killed-as-sand-laden-truck-plunges-500-metres-in-lalitpurMini truck travelling from Lele to Kaleshwar veers off road at Baundanda in Konjyosom Rural Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/14/west-indies-players-nepal-has-faced-beforeFive players in the Caribbean squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are the ones whom Nepal played in their last two series against the West Indies’ ‘A’ and senior sides.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/14/beyond-valentine-why-chocolate-is-becoming-more-of-a-luxuryValentine’s may bring a two-day spike. But the real story for chocolatiers is what happens the other 363 days.