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/2025/12/12/less-new-york-more-nashville-europeans-head-to-smaller-us-citiesMany travellers cancelled trips to the United States this spring as Trump ramped up a trade war and at times lambasted Europe in harsh terms. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/12/rpp-calls-for-monarchy-restoration-through-consensus-not-referendum Says the September Gen Z uprising resulted from the politics of negation.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/12/kmc-steps-in-to-upgrade-services-at-three-major-public-hospitals Work underway to set up high-tech operation theatres at Kanti Children’s Hospital, digitise OPD at TU Teaching Hospital, strengthen coronary care at Manmohan transplant centre.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/10-hectares-of-gaurighat-forest-cleared-within-hours-land-mafia-suspected Incident happened on November 27. Forest office investigating possible involvement of local land grabbers.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/12/stage-set-for-uml-general-conventionReplica of Changunarayan temple and cutout of Oli set up Saturday’s opening session.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/12/india-back-suryakumar-and-gill-to-regain-mojo-before-t20-world-cupIndia will be defending their title at the T20 World Cup that the country will host jointly with Sri Lanka from February 7.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/armed-police-force-repair-nearly-2-700-nepal-india-border-pillarsForce says maintenance followed mandate from joint border working group, with India fixing 925 pillars in same period.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/prime-minister-karki-expands-cabinet-inducts-four-new-membersShraddha Shrestha, Madhav Chaulagain, Rajendra Singh Bhandari and Kumar Ingnam sworn in as ministers.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/12/india-frees-up-visas-for-chinese-professionals-in-key-step-to-boost-tiesThe removal of red tape comes after Modi visited China this year for the first time in seven years, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussing ways to improve ties.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/three-killed-eight-injured-in-a-jeep-accident-in-nisdi-palpaIdentity of one deceased has not yet been confirmed, according to DSP Hom Prakash Chaudhary.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/12/us-offers-free-economic-zone-in-east-if-ukraine-cedes-donbas-zelenskiy-saysUkraine is under mounting US pressure to quickly secure a deal with Russia, which has stepped up advances on the frontline in recent months and renewed massive attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/12/oil-prices-up-on-us-venezuela-tensions-but-set-for-weekly-declineThe IEA flagged higher demand prospects due to a stronger world economy and lower supply from nations under sanctions.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/call-for-a-softer-shared-worldIn ‘Aura of Togetherness’, artist Sabita Dangol explores harmony between humans, animals, and nature through intricate patterns and imaginative storytelling.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/12/from-last-position-in-first-npl-season-lumbini-lions-aim-for-the-title-in-the-secondThe Lions defeated star-studded Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs in Qualifier 2 on Thursday to book a place in the final. They will face Sudurpaschim Royals for the title on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/12/east-bengal-defeat-karachi-city-apf-restricted-to-draw-by-transport-unitedWith the win, East Bengal, who defeated Transport United 4-0 in their first game, are at the top of the table with six points from two wins in two matches.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/12/empty-seats-in-qualifier-2It was an unexpected scenario at the third of the four playoff fixtures.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/12/nepse-this-week-1765506432Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/12/today-s-weather-december-12-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/12/nepal-rastra-bank-drafts-ai-guideline-for-banks-and-digital-payment-firmsThe proposed framework aims to ensure responsible, transparent and ethical use of AI across Nepal’s financial sector, with stronger governance, accountability and risk controls.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/preparation-on-to-send-two-elephants-to-qatar-as-giftNepal decided to present the animals after Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani appreciated Nepal’s conservation efforts during his state visit in April last year.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/uml-chief-eyes-another-term-but-hints-at-possible-exitSpeaking to media, KP Sharma Oli dismisses Government-Gen Z agreement and recounts his September escape.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/case-against-then-tia-immigration-chief-in-visa-scamThen-home minister Lekhak under probe for allegedly overlooking corruption at the Kathmandu airport.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/11/awareness-not-enoughNepal must make urgent investments on infrastructure and personnel dedicated to mental health. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/11/financial-inclusion-in-nepalDue to limited financial literacy, many are unable to use the financial services available to them.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/11/reviving-saarcIndia could leverage the process for the economic growth of all countries in South Asia.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/11/nepali-ai-tool-detects-14-chest-ailments-through-a-single-x-rayChestGuru, by Nepali students, is helping TUTH doctors diagnose diseases efficiently.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/11/inquiry-commission-begins-recording-statements-of-then-home-secretary-police-chief-on-gen-z-protests-1765468086Plans to send letters to erstwhile prime minister Oli and then home minister Lekhak soon.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/11/committee-submits-report-on-gen-z-movement-damage-and-reconstruction-planAssessment shows losses across all seven provinces, with 77 deaths, over 2,400 injured, and physical damage valued at over Rs84 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/11/96-people-test-positive-for-dengue-in-past-weekThe disease continues its hold even in mountain districts even as winter sets in.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/11/lumbini-beat-biratnagar-by-40-runs-to-reach-npl-finalLions defend a modest 135 as disciplined bowling dismantles Kings’ batting lineup. Sudurpashchim await for Saturday’s title clash.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/11/ciaa-files-graft-and-money-laundering-charges-against-former-immigration-chief-bhattarai-six-othersThe anti-graft body says the accused operated a ‘deliberate setting’ to send 257 Nepalis abroad on visit visas in exchange for bribes.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/11/lumbini-restricted-to-134-despite-paudel-short-stand-in-qualifier-2Skipper Rohit Paudel and D’Arcy Short add 69 runs for the second wicket, but Lions fail to post a big total against Biratnagar Kings.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/11/amnesty-says-hamas-attacks-and-gaza-hostage-treatment-amount-to-crimes-against-humanityA December 2024 report by Amnesty determined that Israel had committed genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/11/at-least-30-killed-in-myanmar-after-junta-airstrike-hits-hospital-witnesses-reportThe junta, which has the only air force in Myanmar, has been increasingly using airstrikes to hit targets inside rebel-held areas.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/11/nepse-dips-1-66-points-as-turnover-continues-to-shrinkThe benchmark slips to 2,607.37 as more stocks decline for a second straight day.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/11/desperate-gazans-pull-iron-bars-from-rubble-to-construct-tents-and-scratch-out-a-livingOnce the bars helped hold up cement walls in family homes, today they are destined for urgently-needed tents as temperatures at night fall.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/11/thousands-rally-again-in-bulgaria-to-demand-government-s-resignationDespite the government’s retreat over the budget plan, the protests have continued unabated in a country which has held seven national elections in the past four years - most recently in October 2024 - amid deep political and social divisions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/11/deadly-november-asian-storms-supercharged-by-climate-change-researchers-sayWithout the 1.3C rise in global mean temperatures since the pre-industrial age, the sea surface in the area would have been around one degree colder in late November, they estimated.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/11/trump-launches-gold-card-programme-for-expedited-visas-with-a-1-million-price-tagBasically, it’s a Green Card, but much better. Much more powerful, a much stronger path, Trump told reporters. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/11/bodies-of-nepalis-who-died-in-goa-fire-handed-over-to-families Four bodies repatriated to Nepal, and one cremated in Haridwar.