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/2025/12/29/bangladesh-s-gen-z-party-faces-revolt-over-islamist-alliance-risking-its-futureAn interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus revoked, all the restrictions on Jamaat in August 2024.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/29/former-home-minister-lekhak-appears-before-probe-commissionLekhak testifies over alleged use of excessive force during September protests that left 77 dead.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/29/nepali-communist-party-opts-for-all-new-faces-on-proportional-representation-listParty decides not to include former lawmakers or ministers in nominations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/29/mexican-train-derailment-kills-at-least-13-people-98-injuredThe Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying nine crew members and 241 passengers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/29/gen-z-reacts-to-rsp-balendra-shah-deal-with-cautious-optimismWounded activists welcome the alliance, but movement leaders accuse them of power-driven politics.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/29/china-launches-war-games-around-taiwan-as-island-vows-to-defend-democracyBeijing’s drills increasingly blur the line between routine exercises and potential preparations for an attack, aimed at giving the US and allies minimal warning.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2025/12/29/with-mayor-shah-we-expect-to-expand-support-base-among-educated-urban-classChairman Rabi Lamichhane has committed not to intervene in government functioning if Balendra Shah becomes prime minister.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/29/today-s-weather-december-29-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/29/us-and-ukraine-a-lot-closer-on-peace-deal-trump-says-after-meeting-with-zelenskiyBoth leaders reported progress on two of the most contentious issues in peace talks - security guarantees for Ukraine and the division of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region that Russia has sought to capture.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/29/alternate-realityBalendra Shah-RSP unity offers people a potent new option to traditional forces in the upcoming elections.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/29/fans-franchises-and-the-futureIt has been merely two editions, but it is crystal clear that the NPL as a brand has real potential.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/29/upendra-yadav-s-jsp-nepal-and-mahantha-thakur-s-lsp-agree-to-reunifyThe two sides have yet to finalise the names and election symbol.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/29/women-cannot-trek-the-myth-three-sisters-set-out-to-breakFor over 25 years, the Chhetri sisters, who founded Empowering Women of Nepal, have paved the way for female guides, overcoming all obstacles and prejudices.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/29/creators-mela-2026-happening-across-three-citiesThe events in Chitwan, Nepalgunj, and Kathmandu will bring together Nepali content creators for panels, workshops, and performances.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/29/nsjf-pulsar-sports-award-to-be-held-in-pokhara-on-january-7The awards ceremony will take place at Pokhara City Hall, while the NSJF Sports Summit will be organised a day earlier.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/29/nepal-s-workplaces-still-fail-new-mothersThe absence of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces has been forcing women to choose between childcare and career. Experts urge policy action.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/29/code-of-conduct-ready-for-march-5-pollsCurbs on newspaper and broadcast ads, social media, and AI-based manipulation.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/29/gen-z-revolt-drove-rsp-to-seek-unity-with-balendra-shahUnder a 7-point deal reached in the wee hours of Sunday, Kathmandu mayor will take a plunge into national politics.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/28/village-nurses-and-midwives-are-saving-mothers-despite-government-lowering-mortality-targetsNurses and auxiliary nurse midwives visit homes with portable ultrasound machines to spot pregnancy risks early.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/28/rasuwagadhi-border-opens-after-six-months-traders-still-barredOnly Rasuwa residents allowed to cross as traders from other districts remain barred, leaving hundreds of containers stranded on the Chinese side.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/guinea-votes-in-presidential-election-expected-to-cement-doumbouya-s-ruleThe former special forces commander, thought to be in his early 40s, faces eight other candidates in a fragmented field with no strong challenger.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/28/unsilenced-voices-art-exhibition-honours-gen-z-protestersArtists display works calling for good governance, freedom of expression, and remembrance of youths killed during the September uprising.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/tepid-early-turnout-in-myanmar-election-as-junta-touts-stabilityNobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, deposed by the military months after her National League for Democracy won the last general election by a landslide in 2020, remains in detentionhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/28/nepse-surges-by-47-55-points-as-turnover-exceeds-rs5-5-billionAll 13 sub-indices advanced on Sunday, with non-life insurance, manufacturing and processing, and hotels and tourism leading the gains.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/kosovo-goes-to-polls-in-bid-to-end-year-long-political-impasseKosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 with US backing, including a 1999 NATO bombing campaign against Serbian forces trying to crush an uprising by the 90% ethnic Albanian majority.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/putin-says-russia-will-achieve-its-ukraine-aims-by-force-if-kyiv-doesn-t-want-peaceThe White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Putin’s remarks.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/28/kulman-ghising-calls-for-unity-among-alternative-forces Ujyalo Nepal Party’s patron says cooperation must be based on mutual respect and dignity.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/zelenskiy-to-meet-trump-in-florida-for-talks-on-ukraine-peace-planRussia hit Ukraine with missiles and drones on Saturday, cutting power and heating in parts of Kyiv. Zelenskiy linked the strikes to US-led peace efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2025/12/28/kulman-ghising-left-out-as-rabi-lamichhane-and-balendra-shah-sign-7-point-dealAgreement finalised on early Sunday makes no mention of Ujyaalo Nepal Party’s Ghising.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/myanmar-polls-open-amid-civil-war-junta-backed-party-tipped-to-winThe junta that has since ruled Myanmar says the vote is a chance for a fresh start politically and economically for the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/28/price-of-our-dirty-airWe are losing our lives to air pollution. Are we going to do something about it?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/28/gen-z-shun-reactionary-solutionsThe challenge lies not in the parliamentary system itself, but in the individuals who operate within it.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/28/era-of-nonpolarityThe world has experienced periods of nonpolarity in the past as well.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/28/winter-weather-in-us-northeast-leads-to-thousands-of-flight-delays-cancellationsNew York City received two to four inches of snow overnight, with 4.3 inches reported at Central Park, Oravec said, the most since 2022.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/28/today-s-weather-december-28-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/food/2025/12/28/when-december-smells-like-sugar-and-spiceOn holiday season baking, the quiet theatre of the kitchen, and why making sweets for others still feels like magic.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/28/rsp-and-kathmandu-mayor-balendra-shah-reach-broad-unity-dealBalendra Shah proposed as prime ministerial face while Rabi Lamichhane retains RSP leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/28/surya-nepal-golf-tour-2025-26-season-tees-off-with-central-open-tomorrowThe NPGA has increased the total cash purse for the season to Rs8.01 million, an increase from Rs6.73 million last season.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/28/deadline-extended-second-time-for-selecting-operator-of-nagdhunga-sisnekhola-tunnel-roadProject head says extension was granted after bidders sought clarification on several provisions in bidding documents.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/28/major-parties-ready-to-participate-in-elections-if-security-guaranteedPrime Minister Sushila Karki seeks the support of Congress leader Deuba, UML chief Oli and Nepali Communist Party coordinator Dahal for the success of March 5 elections.