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/sports/2026/05/19/no-referees-just-a-disc-ultimate-frisbee-begins-journey-in-nepal A newly formed federation is organising Nepal’s first ultimate frisbee tournament on May 21 and 22 in Kathmandu, hoping to turn an informal park game into a structured sport.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/yak-cheese-in-crisis-as-himalayan-herding-declinesAs milk supply shrinks and mountain factories shut down, Nepal’s first Himalayan dairy industry is under severe strain.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/19/at-least-18-killed-as-heavy-rains-drench-southern-central-chinaSchools, businesses and transport services suspended as floods and landslides force evacuations across several provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/19/nepal-seeks-urgent-fertiliser-imports-from-india-ahead-of-paddy-seasonGovernment pushes for faster shipment of 80,000 tonnes under G2G arrangement as Gulf conflict threatens fertiliser supply chains and food security.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/05/19/tourists-flock-to-witness-cliff-honey-hunting-in-lamjungIn recent years, this centuries-old adventurous practice in villages such as Bhujung, Ghanpokhara, Taghring, Mipra, Taapgaun, Chyamche, Ghermu, Dudhpokhari and Ghalegaun has attracted global media attention.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/19/kimff-2026-to-screen-over-50-films-from-29-countriesThe five-day festival in Kathmandu will showcase fiction, documentaries, shorts, and adventure films alongside discussions on storytelling and censorship.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/parliamentary-hearing-committee-endorses-manoj-kumar-sharma-as-chief-justiceHouse panel unanimously clears Sharma for appointment after hearing on 16 complaints and reform agenda.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/05/19/birgunj-metropolitan-city-to-halt-services-over-dispute-on-chief-administrative-officerLocal officials say they will hand over office keys to the federal ministry after a four-month standoff over the appointment of a senior bureaucrat.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/19/india-to-monitor-boeing-fuel-switch-test-tied-to-air-india-london-incident-documents-showIndian regulators will observe Boeing’s testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from an Air India Dreamliner after pilots reported a possible defect months before last year’s deadly crash.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/three-children-of-a-family-die-within-five-days-in-chitwanDoctors suspect possible wild mushroom poisoning after siblings developed vomiting, diarrhoea and headaches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/how-murder-convict-escaped-sundhara-jail-and-hid-in-plain-sightSapana Tamang, serving a 25-year sentence for abducting and killing a six-year-old girl, escaped Sundhara Central Jail before being rearrested in Kathmandu. Police say she planned to build a life outside prison with a man she met through jail visits.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/19/trump-says-he-paused-attack-on-iran-signals-a-nuclear-deal-may-be-possibleUnder pressure to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has ​previously expressed hope that a deal was close on ending the war, and similarly threatened heavy strikes on Iran if Tehran does not reach a deal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/19/government-begins-refunding-deposits-to-victims-of-problematic-cooperativesNearly Rs1.4 million returned to 378 depositors in the first phase as authorities prioritise savers with deposits of up to Rs10,000.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/19/ek-mutthi-badal-is-less-about-plot-and-more-about-feelingThe movie captures the unspoken tensions of Nepali family life with unusual tenderness and honesty.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/19/do-babies-need-skincareA baby’s skin loses moisture faster and reacts more easily to chemicals, making careful skincare habits important from an early age.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/19/does-nsl-expansion-signal-revival-or-disruption-for-nepali-footballNew format aims to modernise Nepali football, but uncertainty surrounds player contracts and domestic calendar. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/19/nepal-seek-one-more-win-at-home-before-travelling-for-remaining-two-tri-seriesNepal climbed to the fifth position in League-2 after defeating Scotland by six wickets. The Rhinos have a match with the USA remaining before they head to the Netherlands in July.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/tourism-surge-spills-into-security-concerns-along-nepal-border-townsRowdy behaviour, cross-border crime and weak monitoring along the open border are posing growing challenges for local authorities in border districts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/supreme-court-rift-deepens-as-officials-snub-acting-chief-justice-malla-s-orderSapana Pradhan Malla ordered the court administration to register a writ petition challenging the recommendation of Manoj Sharma as chief justice, but court administration refused to act.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/exclusive-nepal-faces-black-listing-warning-as-anti-money-laundering-reforms-stallA confidential briefing note prepared by APG Secretariat, and obtained by Kantipur, describes Nepal’s progress as disappointing and warns that the September 2026 review will be the decisive moment.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/18/a-case-for-better-regulation-of-parliamentary-reportingNews reporting must be protected from those who would turn it into a circus, but it must never be silenced.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/18/powerful-governments-and-independent-courts-are-prerequisites-for-a-healthy-democracyWhen the court becomes an echo of power, the final moral contract between citizen and state begins to break.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/18/the-case-for-pricing-climate-risks-nowRising climate shocks are silently erasing up to 2 percent of Nepal’s GDP every year.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/even-moderate-rain-washes-away-diversions-on-bp-highwayDrivers and passengers say journeys that once took three hours now often take twice as long due to recurring disruptions.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/18/delhi-coach-badani-lauds-role-model-starcDefending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked ​their place in the playoffs where three more teams will join them.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/18/pakistan-hands-us-revised-iranian-proposal-for-ending-warIssues holding up negotiations also include Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The US and other major powers want ​to ensure that Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/health-screening-of-nepali-workers-conducted-through-authorised-institutions-says-malaysia Embassy says 36 listed health facilities are approved to carry out medical tests and collect additional service fees under bilateral labour agreement.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/18/nepal-beat-scotland-by-six-wickets-to-climb-to-fifth-in-league-2Century partnership between Ishan Pandey and Rohit Paudel guides Nepal to 195-run chase as Sandeep Lamichhane becomes fastest to 150 ODI wickets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/officiating-chief-justice-malla-orders-registration-of-writ-against-chief-justice-recommendation-amid-growing-controversyNepal Bar Association questions non-compliance with court order as dispute over Constitutional Council decision reaches Parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/18/balen-posts-say-cheese-ddc-smiles-some-frownPrime Minister’s social media endorsement sends sales soaring, reviving interest in a traditional Himalayan product and offering fresh hope to Nepal’s struggling dairy sector.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/temporary-bridge-removal-cuts-off-khotang-s-direct-transport-link-with-taraiAnnual installation and removal of Bailey bridges continues to cost millions without permanent solutions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/18/leaked-diplomatic-cable-links-us-pressure-to-imran-khan-s-removalA Drop Site News investigation citing a diplomatic cable reports that US officials indicated grievances could be set aside if Imran Khan were removed through a constitutional process, amid escalating tensions between the US and Pakistan in early 2022.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/18/sandeep-lamichhane-sets-world-record-for-fastest-150-odi-wicketsNepal leg-spinner reaches milestone in 73 matches, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous mark.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/18/nepal-s-spinners-trigger-scotland-collapse-to-restrict-visitors-to-194 Lalit Rajbanshi and Sandeep Lamichhane share seven wickets as Scotland lose last five wickets for 15 runs after Brandon McMullen’s 73.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/government-s-30-000-mw-power-goal-at-risk-as-ppa-bottlenecks-stall-hydropower-pushStakeholders say the government’s decade-long electricity production target cannot be met without reopening power purchase agreements, as thousands of megawatts of projects remain stuck amid policy uncertainty and procedural delays.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/18/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-uganda-an-emergency-of-international-concern-1779072384The World Health Organisation raises alarm over a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in central Africa, warning of cross-border transmission risks after dozens of deaths and confirmed infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/18/uae-and-saudi-arabia-report-drone-incidents-as-iran-war-deadlock-drags-onThe attack on the Barakah nuclear plant marks a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions as the US and Iran remain locked in a diplomatic standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/18/how-a-camera-changed-one-woman-s-relationship-with-the-wildA tourist once left her a camera. Today, Manju Mahatara uses it to document the fragile relationship between people, wildlife, and the forests of Bardiya.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/18/himalayan-literature-festival-to-bring-pulitzer-winners-and-poets-to-kathmanduWith sessions titled ‘Poetry and Consciousness’ and ‘Sudden Zen’, this year’s Festival aims to connect literature with healing.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/18/nepal-court-orders-more-free-electricity-from-phukot-karnali-as-developer-says-provision-will-make-project-unviableGovernment directed to revisit deal with India’s state-owned NHPC under which Nepal was to receive 21.9 percent free electricity from the 480 MW project.