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/2026/05/31/from-bribery-allegations-to-the-shreesha-karki-case-renewed-scrutiny-on-journalist-kishor-shresthaFresh controversy surrounding the veteran journalist has revived debate over media ethics, privacy, accountability and the legacy of a 23-year-old tragedy.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/31/nepal-has-never-encroached-upon-indian-territoryNepal has not engaged in full-scale territorial encroachment at any border point in the manner that India has done in Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Susta.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/pm-shah-s-border-remarks-were-linked-to-cross-border-land-use-says-foreign-ministryClarification follows controversy over Shah’s statement in Parliament that Nepal has also encroached on Indian land in several places.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/05/31/brazil-boss-ancelotti-confident-forward-neymar-will-recover-for-world-cupBrazil, looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup ​title, will face Morocco, Haiti and ​Scotland in Group C of the June 11 to July 19 tournament in ​North America.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/31/eleven-confirmed-dead-in-washington-state-chemical-accident-all-bodies-recoveredThe ​search for the missing carried on through the week as recovery crews worked through debris in indoor ​areas and flew drones over the perimeter ​of the site, said Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue's deputy ‌chief, Kurt Stitch.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/31/capital-market-reforms-draw-mixed-response-as-investors-flag-tax-inequitiesWhile investors welcome the long-awaited tax finality and NRN entry, analysts and traders criticise the higher rates and lack of a net portfolio loss-adjustment mechanism.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/pm-shah-says-all-commission-reports-including-gen-z-protest-report-will-be-implementedHe assured that the Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura-Kalapani dispute would be addressed through dialogue.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/incomplete-bridges-washed-away-diversions-disrupt-travel-in-eastern-hillsKey road links connecting Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung face recurring monsoon-related disruptions as bridge projects remain unfinished.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/31/nepal-women-knocked-out-of-asian-games-qualifying-after-defeat-to-chinaChina edge Nepal by five wickets in a seven-over rain-hit third-place play-off in Kuala Lumpur; Nepal miss Asian Games berth after consistent participation since 2010.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/landslide-blocks-koshi-highway-section-in-sankhuwasabhaAround 10–15 metres of the Khandbari–Kimathanka stretch buried at Bhotkhola, with authorities deploying teams to clear the route.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/31/rescuers-pull-four-from-flooded-cave-in-laos-two-still-missingThai-led rescue team pulls four more from flooded Laos cave as search continues for two missing gold prospectors.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/31/nepal-crush-china-by-221-runs-in-asian-games-cricket-qualifier-opener Kushal Bhurtel’s 129 off 43 balls powers Nepal to 313-2 as China collapse to 92 in Singapore in Group A match.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/tiktok-influencer-tulsa-adhikari-arrested-on-interpol-red-noticePolice say Adhikari was wanted in a Rs 65.2 million fraud case filed in March, with investigators expanding the probe after detecting suspicious bank transactions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/us-under-secretary-of-state-rogers-in-kathmanduThird senior US official to visit Nepal since the Balendra Shah government took office, Rogers is scheduled to meet ministers and attend the Ascent Summit 2026 amid growing diplomatic engagement between Kathmandu and Washington.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/31/psg-forge-modern-dynasty-with-champions-league-shootout-triumph-over-arsenalPSG become the first side since Real Madrid to retain the Champions League, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/31/fiction-and-what-have-i-become-mr-ghostA youth recalls the revolt that killed him and questions whether his death changed anything at all.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/31/technique-tradition-and-storytelling-on-stage‘Umanga’ presents Kathak as a progression—from invocation and technical nritta to narrative-driven pieces rooted in Hindu mythology and devotional themes.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/31/new-delhi-wanted-to-engage-with-shah-government-it-will-now-start-with-rsp-chairmanLamichhane’s visit scheduled for three days starting June 1 has been extended by two days until June 5.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/how-nepal-s-gender-responsive-budget-fails-the-women-it-claims-to-serveNepal’s gender budgeting system has become a paper exercise—reporting perfect compliance while failing to track whether programmes actually improve women’s lives.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/31/congress-digital-update-drive-struggles-as-large-number-of-850-000-members-stay-awayThe party has launched the verification drive ahead of its central general convention scheduled for September 25-30.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/31/nepal-budget-has-no-measures-to-mop-up-surging-deposits-analysts-sayInterest rates have plummeted to historic lows and banks are eager to lend but business houses and entrepreneurs have pulled back from borrowing.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/30/essential-shift-towards-sustainability-in-tourismNepal must focus on developing thoughtful tourism experiences and improving quality, with consideration for the impact on all involved.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/30/4-day-holiday-revives-nepal-tourism-as-major-destinations-report-surge-in-arrivalsHotel and resort owners report full occupancy at cool stations as people escape hot weather, albeit momentarily.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/30/khanikhola-farmers-shift-from-maize-and-buckwheat-to-coffee-cultivationCoffee farming, once limited to a small area of Khanikhola, has now expanded across all wards of the rural municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/30/who-chief-rallies-community-in-congo-s-ebola-response-calls-for-more-fundingFrench aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) on Saturday ​warned that the ​latest Ebola outbreak - ⁠the 17th since 1976 - was spreading at an unprecedented pace.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/30/nepal-to-face-china-tomorrow-for-final-asian-games-spotDespite posting their joint highest-ever T20I total against Malaysia, Nepal women suffered a two-wicket defeat in the semifinal of the Asian Games’ qualifier. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/30/chitlang-thakkot-road-to-close-for-two-weeks-from-sundayTraffic along the Ganesh Man Singh Marga to be suspended from May 31 to June 13 for upgrades and blacktopping.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/05/30/salah-heads-egypt-world-cup-squad-teen-talent-abdel-karim-earns-call-upEgypt will begin ​their World Cup campaign against Belgium on ​June 15 in Seattle as part of Group G, which also ‌includes New Zealand and Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/30/453-nepali-nationals-rescued-from-alleged-trafficking-racket-in-india-s-kushinagarPolice said the group involved collected between INR 7,000 and up to INR 100,000 per person under the guise of membership fees linked to a network marketing-style scheme.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/30/the-geopolitics-of-the-banquet-tableState dinners cannot stop wars, but they create the atmosphere in which coexistence is imaginable.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/30/myanmar-s-junta-chief-turned-president-heads-to-india-with-an-eye-on-chinaIn a dawn takeover on February 1, 2021, Min Aung ​Hlaing ousted the elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, sparking a protest movement that transformed into a nationwide ​armed uprising against the military.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/30/nepse-gains-23-61-points-in-holiday-shortened-week-as-hydropower-stocks-dominate Benchmark index closes at 2,782.10, adding Rs42 billion to investor wealth.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/30/the-week-in-seven-photos-1780113592Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/30/reimagining-calligraphy-under-the-rainDrawing from Ranjana Lipi and Bhaktapur’s artistic heritage, Kristan Napit turns umbrellas into unconventional spaces for calligraphic experimentation.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/30/bringing-mahabharat-into-the-presentDirected by Nabin Bhatta, the play uses Eklavya’s story to question power structures.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/30/book-review-history-beyond-the-palace-walls‘Sandhikal’ argues that Nepal’s transformation was driven not only by political upheaval but also by shifts in media, culture and public imagination.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/30/events-may-30-to-june-5-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/30/sports-sees-repeated-budget-allocation-for-several-projectsRepetition has been seen in the budget for cricket stadiums in Mulpani, Biratnagar and Kailali, alongside the 10th National Games in Karnali.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/30/government-aims-to-remove-nepal-from-eu-air-safety-list-by-mid-january-2027Budget prioritises tourism and aviation reforms, including wellness tourism push and restructuring of aviation authority.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/30/infrastructure-sector-tops-budget-allocation-for-new-fiscal-yearThe government has announced a ‘mission mode’ approach to speed up project delivery through reforms, flexible financing, and improved coordination, while setting ambitious targets for roads, bridges, and drinking water access.