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/politics/2026/06/21/political-leaders-urge-rsp-not-to-squander-historic-public-mandateLeaders from across the political spectrum ask the Rastriya Swatantra Party to focus on good governance, constitutional amendments, democracy and the national interest as it holds its first general convention.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/21/weeks-after-dog-bite-man-dies-of-rabiesThe 48-year-old from Chandragiri could not get anti-rabies vaccine on time due to shortages in his locality and reached Sukraraj Hospital only after symptoms appeared.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/21/rsp-s-first-general-convention-kicks-off-in-chitwanOver 4,200 delegates assemble in Bharatpur to elect the party's new leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/japan-s-firepower-comes-to-the-fore-as-ueda-bags-a-double-at-world-cupJapan and the Netherlands are ‌both on four points heading into the final round of games in Group F, with the Dutch ahead on goals scored.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/21/hot-take-elon-musk-would-be-in-jail-if-he-were-born-in-nepalWhen something new arrives, instead of working out how to govern it, we ban it. Then we never get around to understanding it.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/21/rsp-unveils-election-schedule-for-first-general-convention-leadership-voteCandidate nominations will be filed on Monday, while voting is scheduled for Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/seven-and-a-half-years-on-dpr-for-ramraja-prasad-singh-health-sciences-academy-still-unfinishedAdministrative delays, disputed appointments, and unpaid consultancy fees have left the Rs11.98 billion project stalled.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/japan-rout-tunisia-4-0-in-world-cup-s-1-000th-matchKamada and Ueda inspire emphatic victory as Japan move to the brink of the knockout stage and Tunisia bow out after a second straight defeat.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/three-die-in-separate-drowning-incidentsTwo teenage girls drown in Birendranagar, one youth found dead in Panchapuri.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/21/europe-swelters-under-heatwave-france-restricts-alcohol-consumptionHeat alerts, restrictions and disruptions spread as temperatures climb towards record highs across the continent.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/constitutional-appointments-stall-despite-ordinance-easing-processKey oversight bodies continue to operate with long-standing vacancies despite legal changes intended to speed up the Constitutional Council’s recommendations.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/21/nta-says-it-is-ready-for-5g-spectrum-auctionThe telecommunications regulator says it has completed preparations for allocating spectrum for 5G services, as operators prepare rollout plans in major cities once frequencies are assigned.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/brobbey-gakpo-double-delight-as-slick-netherlands-dismantle-swedenBrobbey scores twice inside 17 minutes, Gakpo adds a second-half brace as the Dutch rebound from their opening draw to go top of Group F with a commanding victory over Sweden.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/21/us-disputes-iranian-claims-about-closing-strait-of-hormuz-as-negotiators-head-to-switzerlandFragile ceasefire faces early test as Iran and the US open talks while disputing the status of the vital shipping lane.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/21/why-nepal-s-private-sector-is-choosing-safety-over-growthA convergence of regulatory scrutiny, economic stagnation and legal anxiety has pushed entrepreneurs into a defensive, wait-and-see posture.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/undav-double-sends-germany-past-ivory-coast-and-into-world-cup-knockoutsUndav scores twice after halftime as Germany rally from a goal down to book a place in the last 32.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/21/budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-dhakaA look at student life in the Bangladeshi capital, from bustling university districts to quieter neighbourhoods.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/21/ficson-honours-standout-nepali-films-and-artists‘Shambhala’, ‘Unko Sweater’ and ‘Bhuthan’ emerge among the major winners at the Film Critics Award in Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/21/rsp-at-4-how-rabi-lamichhane-conceived-and-nurtured-an-alternative-political-movementThe national jamboree of the party formed four years ago begins Sunday, where it will define its policy line and elect new leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/20/how-ag10-is-inspiring-the-next-wave-of-nepali-footballersAmid a stagnant domestic league, Anil Gurung’s AG10 Football Academy is keeping the dream alive for young players.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/20/nepali-classical-music-challenges-and-opportunitiesNepal lacks the strict tradition of student-mentor relationships in classical music, which demand time, patience and devotion.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/20/the-strategic-interests-of-major-powers-in-nepalIf Nepal builds credible governance rooted in national capability, it can move beyond being an arena of geopolitical competition.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/20/nepal-s-education-budget-must-fund-thinking-not-just-schoolingNepal aims to prepare its children for an AI-driven future, but its education budget tells a different story.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/20/global-tensions-keep-nepali-students-in-home-universities-as-enrolment-climbsEducation ministry figures show that 749,392 students are currently enrolled in universities and academies across the country.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/20/nepal-still-on-grey-list-as-fatf-shares-its-review-reportThe country’s steps to improve its standing by addressing technical compliance deficiencies in targeted financial sanctions regime for ‘terrorist financing’ and ‘proliferation financing’ have fallen short.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/20/nepal-s-summer-tourism-thrives-as-indians-escaping-heat-fill-hotel-roomsIndian arrivals to Chitwan and Pokhara jump sharply as travellers seek relief from soaring temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, boosting Nepal’s wildlife and leisure tourism during the traditional off-season.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/20/at-least-15-migrant-bodies-wash-ashore-in-eastern-libya-sources-say Since the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising in 2011, Libya has become a transit route for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty ​to Europe ​via dangerous routes across the desert and over the Mediterranean.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/20/ancelotti-expects-neymar-back-for-brazil-s-scotland-world-cup-showdownInjuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But he was influential when he played, scoring twice and contributing three assists in ​four appearances.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/20/from-thatch-huts-to-german-hangers-chitwan-s-enduring-role-in-hosting-party-conventionsFrom underground communist assemblies during the Panchayat era to the RSP’s inaugural national convention, the centrally located district has repeatedly shaped the country’s political journey.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/20/at-least-30-deaths-at-congo-camp-show-ebola-could-be-spreading-fastData compiled by the UN showed that funding for toilets and handwashing stations in Congo more than halved between 2024 and 2025, to around $38 million, and this year's $80 million appeal is only 21 percent funded.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/20/sithi-nakha-marked-by-cleaning-water-sourcesThe Newar community across Kathmandu Valley observes the annual festival by cleaning traditional water sources ahead of the monsoon and gathering for communal feasts.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/20/nepse-sheds-21-92-points-as-investor-wealth-shrinks-by-rs40-billionMarket analysts cite weak company fundamentals, oversupply of stocks and ongoing investigations as factors dampening market sentiment.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/20/at-least-five-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-south-lebanon-despite-ceasefireState news agency NNA ​said Israeli warplanes and drones carried out a series of strikes across the ​Nabatieh area overnight and into ​Saturday morning, destroying residential buildings and homes. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/20/how-pressure-from-the-prime-minister-s-office-is-accelerating-the-passport-investigationOfficials describe a Monday at Singha Durbar that left a constitutional body cornered, a foreign ambassador fuming, and a long-stalled investigation suddenly moving fast.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/20/the-week-in-seven-photos-1781928311Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/20/survival-to-drought-the-shared-story-of-the-himalayan-pangolin-and-macchindranatha-jatraNeither the festival nor the pangolin knows of the other. Yet both share a locality, a climate, and a history of drought and recovery in a valley that has long lived at the mercy of the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/20/kmc-s-tole-tole-ma-film-mahotsav-beginsThe event will take place every Friday and Saturday until July 10 across various open spaces within the city.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/20/a-mystery-that-never-quite-solves-itselfRich in detail, ‘The Little Friend’ showcases Donna Tartt’s storytelling gifts while struggling to give its murder plot a satisfying shape.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/20/events-june-20-to-june-26-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/20/subash-tamang-wins-surya-nepal-premier-golf-championship-in-playoffTamang beats Bhuvan Nagarkoti and amateur Sadbhav Acharya in a sudden-death playoff to claim the season-ending title at Gokarna Golf Club.