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/2026/01/15/four-space-station-crewmates-one-ailing-begin-emergency-return-flightThis marks the first time NASA has cut short the mission of an ISS crew because of a health emergency.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/15/us-to-suspend-immigrant-visa-processing-for-75-countries-including-nepalTrump has pursued a sweeping immigration crackdown since returning to office in January. https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/15/today-s-weather-january-15-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/travel/2026/01/15/the-spiritual-path-to-poon-hillStone steps, mountain air, and shared silence—the trek that felt like a pilgrimage.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/15/second-queer-film-festival-from-todayFilms selected for the festival are rooted in lived queer experiences, reflecting personal stories and broader social realities.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/01/15/friends-club-kopundole-take-three-points-with-a-comeback-win-over-kankrebiharThe National League opener saw a winner, but the second match of the day between Shree Bhagawati Club and Church Boys United ended in a draw.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/15/wildlife-drove-farmers-away-lemons-bring-them-backAs crop damage by wild animals forces farmers to abandon traditional occupation and migrate, lemon farming emerges as a profitable and wildlife-resistant alternative across Bethanchok and Bhumlu rural municipalities.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/15/smog-alert-nearly-1-200-brick-kilns-nationwide-start-firing-todayLow-grade coal used by most kilns blamed for worsening air quality.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/15/battle-for-legitimacy-beginsExperts split on whether legitimacy rests with general convention or central committee.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/15/gagan-thapa-s-long-political-journey-to-party-leadershipWinning support of majority of Congress delegates was a feat. The road ahead could be even more bumpy.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/14/football-s-returnReturn of league football is a partial victory for Nepali players and fans alike. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/14/militarisation-of-civilian-spaceSri Lankan President AKD’s assurance of a ‘new political framework’ appears to be yet another political jargon.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/14/are-nepal-s-courts-ready-for-aiDrawing a boundary that protects fairness, human judgement and public trust is vital.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/14/nepali-congress-splits-againThird division in the party since 1950. March 5 elections could be affected. Both factions claim legitimacy from Election Commission.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/14/south-east-asia-marks-15-years-without-wild-poliovirus-caseWorld Health Organisation says vigilance and vaccination have kept the region polio-free.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/14/rural-youths-rush-to-obtain-citizenship-and-apply-for-election-policeMost say the short-term police job will help them fund studies and support their families.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/14/attorney-general-s-office-directs-withdrawal-of-organised-crime-and-money-laundering-charges-against-rsp-chair-lamichhaneOAG clarified that the cooperative fraud case against him will continue unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/denmark-and-greenland-to-face-vance-in-high-stakes-white-house-meetingWhite House officials have been discussing various plans to bring Greenland under US control, including potential use of the US military and lump-sum payments to Greenlanders to convince them to secede.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/14/thapa-claims-clear-majority-at-congress-special-general-convention-despite-suspensionRival factions prepare for legal battle as Nepali Congress crisis deepens.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/iran-warned-regional-states-of-strikes-on-us-bases-if-attacked-official-saysThe Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tehran had asked US allies in the region to “prevent Washington from attacking Iran”.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/14/congress-central-committee-suspends-gagan-thapa-and-bishwa-sharma-for-five-yearsDisciplinary action taken as special general convention moves towards voting amid deepening rift.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/14/nepse-inches-up-1-52-points-as-turnover-declinesShare prices of 125 companies rose, while 124 declined and 11 remained unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/14/bulk-sms-calling-for-royalist-protests-sparks-privacy-concerns Around six million messages sent via Nepal Telecom network; regulator probes possible data breach.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/trump-son-in-law-kushner-envoy-witkoff-plan-to-meet-putin-in-moscow-bloomberg-reportsA White House official told Bloomberg no such meeting was currently scheduled.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/at-least-25-killed-after-crane-falls-on-train-in-thailand-police-sayThe crane was working on a high-speed rail project when it collapsed and hit the passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/death-penalty-requested-for-south-korean-ex-president-yoon-suk-yeol-over-insurrection-chargeIf convicted, Mr Yoon would become the second former president in the country's history to be sentenced as an insurrection leader.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/14/gagan-thapa-files-sole-nomination-for-president-at-congress-special-general-conventionCentral working committee meeting deferred amid deepening rift.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/14/buddha-air-flight-delayed-after-passenger-opens-emergency-exit-in-bhairahawaThe Kathmandu-bound flight was delayed after a passenger opened the aircraft’s emergency door, triggering mandatory technical checks.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/01/14/over-rs-31-million-looted-from-bank-in-sindhuliMasked gang injures guard, flees with cash; police recover money from nearby forest.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/14/nepali-nurses-leave-home-for-better-pay-and-careers-abroadLow wages, weak job protection and global demand are pushing thousands of trained nurses to the US, Australia and beyond.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/why-iran-s-clerical-establishment-still-holds-as-protests-rageApplied to Iran, however, it collides with formidable obstacles - a security state entrenched for decades, deep institutional cohesion and a much larger and ethnically complex country.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/14/us-supreme-court-conservatives-lean-toward-allowing-transgender-sports-bansSince returning to office last year, Trump has cast the gender identity of transgender people as a lie and issued multiple executive orders to limit their rights including one involving sports participation.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/14/what-i-watch-online-prince-shah-chaudharyChaudhary is the CEO of Speak Up Nepal, an online petition platform.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/14/today-s-weather-january-14-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/14/a-blur-between-survival-and-morality‘No Other Choice’ asks a disturbing question: what happens when survival leaves no room for ethics?https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/01/14/nepal-s-domestic-football-resurrects-with-national-league-kicking-off-todayThe league replaces A-Division. But despite 17 teams in action, rushed build-up, shortage of time to prepare and a long gap in professional domestic league lead players to doubt the quality of football.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/14/nine-nepalis-killed-in-fire-in-indiaA fire followed by multiple gas cylinder blasts in Himachal Pradesh killed the victims from Takura in Siddhakumakh Rural Municipality, Salyan on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/14/nepal-on-alert-after-nipah-cases-found-in-india-s-west-bengal-stateOfficials say cross-border movement heightens risk of spread of the disease, which is highly fatal and has no cure.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/14/congress-establishment-calls-central-meeting-defers-it-amid-uncertaintySanepa meeting could take ‘retaliatory action’ if special convention takes its course.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/14/nepali-congress-in-last-ditch-talks-to-prevent-party-splitParty chief Deuba’s resignation or formation of an interim high-command at the crux of ongoing negotiations.