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/2026/06/30/a-month-on-chief-justice-s-promise-to-fix-judge-vacancies-unfulfilledManoj Kumar Sharma assured lawmakers he would set up a system for timely appointment of judges, but more than a month into office he has yet to call a Judicial Council meeting.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/30/labour-shortage-slows-culling-at-bird-flu-hit-valley-farmsBird flu outbreaks have been reported in 58 places across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and eight in Kavrepalanchowk district.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/anisimova-brushes-aside-gjorcheska-for-winning-return-to-wimbledonGjorcheska, ​the first player from her nation to compete in a Grand Slam main draw, showed resistance towards the end ​in a bid to prolong the contest but ​Anisimova was too good for her and prevailed in 61 ‌minutes.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/30/supreme-court-seeks-government-s-explanation-over-stalled-probe-into-nepal-airlines-chinese-aircraft-dealBench orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in public losses and years of failed operations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/tu-says-no-infrastructure-authorised-for-party-affiliated-student-unionsFSU presidents from Kathmandu campuses demand the Prime Minister’s removal as university chancellor, accusing the government of interfering in university affairs.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/30/in-messi-we-trust-argentina-have-super-fan-in-czech-countrysideThe music promoter's three-storey house in Bukovka, 90 ​km (56 miles) east of Prague, even boasts a huge sun emblem, ​the central motif of the Argentine flag, high on the wall.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/india-s-cockroach-party-seeking-education-minister-s-ouster-awaits-cabinet-reshuffleThe CJP is demanding his resignation for the leak of question papers for a national medical college entrance examination.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/two-nepali-youths-detained-by-chinese-security-after-alleged-border-crossing-in-lapchiManoj Prajapati and Sudip Thapa Magar were detained after allegedly crossing into Chinese territory and flying a drone in Lapchi, Dolakha.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/survivors-decry-slow-aid-after-deadly-venezuela-quakesJorge Rodriguez, the acting president’s brother and president of the National Assembly, on Monday put the number of confirmed dead at 1,719, with 5,034 injured and 15,866 left homeless.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/morocco-advance-in-world-cup-after-penalty-shootout-win-over-the-netherlandsMorocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a ​meeting with co-hosts Canada.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/30/mental-wellbeing-are-we-mistaking-awareness-for-progressAwareness alone cannot strengthen Nepal’s mental health system; lasting progress depends on training and the effective implementation of mental health initiatives.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/30/paper-takes-shape-as-architecture-and-memoryRussian multidisciplinary artist Liudmila Rozvodovskaya presents a new body of work inspired by her research and residency in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/nepal-s-first-transgender-lawmaker-is-just-getting-started Bhumika Shrestha was bullied out of school and once struggled to find words for her identity. Now she sits in Nepal’s federal Parliament, carrying decades of activism into the country's highest legislative body.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/government-s-steep-traffic-fine-proposal-triggers-nationwide-debate-over-enforcement-infrastructure-and-fairnessDraft traffic law with fines from Rs500 to Rs100,000 for pedestrians and motorists sparks criticism over weak infrastructure and disproportionate penalties.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/30/paraguay-stun-germany-on-penalties-to-reach-world-cup-last-16Jose Canale converts the decisive spot-kick after a 1-1 draw, condemning Germany to their first World Cup penalty shootout defeat.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/nepal-to-wait-until-july-19-before-deciding-on-german-passport-dealPM’s Office doubts German firms’ preparedness to roll out biometric passports, but Foreign Ministry believes they can meet the deadline.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/29/more-to-rsp-s-underage-membership-than-meets-the-eyeThe RSP’s digital records have exposed what traditional politics have long kept off the books.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/29/from-dopamine-government-to-departure-democracy The country is not built by any ‘Desh banaune toli’. It is built by the collective structure of the people, the constitution, parliament, dissent and accountability.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/29/how-a-centuries-old-children-s-game-preserved-the-hidden-trauma-of-satiBy understanding the why and how of this game, we aren’t destroying the play; we are giving it a different, deeper meaning.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/29/global-oil-prices-tumble-but-nepal-unlikely-to-see-major-fuel-price-cuts-soonFalling crude prices ease inflation and import costs, but supply constraints and LPG shortages mean consumers may see only modest relief, with half-filled cooking gas cylinders set to continue.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/at-14-she-defied-her-family-s-plan-to-marry-her-late-sister-s-husbandSushilata Nepali, a teenager from Achham district, resisted her family, her community and an entrenched tradition to stop her own child marriage. Now she leads the campaign to ensure no other child faces the same fate.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/29/ancelotti-hopes-to-see-more-of-neymar-against-japan-in-round-of-32-clashNeymar has ‌been working his way back to fitness from a calf injury and managed a little over 15 minutes in the 3-0 victory over Scotland last time out.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/29/hospitals-in-the-hills-and-mountains-seek-anti-venomShortages at some snake bite treatment centres have forced officials to shift antivenom from centres with extra stocks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/mediators-set-up-de-escalation-channels-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-source-saysUS President Donald Trump confirmed in a social media post that there would be a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, but gave no details.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/29/bird-flu-outbreak-and-uncertainty-hit-poultry-sector-raising-fears-of-meat-and-egg-shortage-during-festivalsUnder official protocol, farms where bird flu is confirmed must cull poultry, destroy eggs and feed, and remain sealed for 45 days.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/faster-exam-results-raise-questions-over-accuracy-and-credibilityOver 32,000 grade 12 students apply for retotalling, while SEE re-evaluations alter results for more than 5 per cent of applicants, raising concerns over exam accuracy.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/29/mata-to-become-melbourne-victory-shareholder-to-take-off-field-role-post-retirementMata is also a part owner ‌of US Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC and has invested in the Formula One team Alpine Racing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/court-grants-second-extension-of-bishnu-paudel-s-detentionFormer minister and CPN-UML Vice Chair remains under investigation in a money laundering case linked to businessman Deepak Bhatta.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/16-karnali-highway-contracts-terminated-as-road-works-remain-incompleteAuthorities say contractors repeatedly ignored deadlines and warnings, leading to cancellations and action to blacklist firms and recover public funds.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/29/leftist-parties-turn-to-unity-talks-as-political-pressure-mounts-on-former-ruling-blocWith investigations targeting former leaders and political tensions rising, UML and NCP leaders move toward coordination in parliament, on the streets and possibly in elections.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/pakistan-forces-kill-29-militants-in-border-operation-kabul-says-dozens-of-civilians-deadSunday’s aerial assault was Pakistan’s second on targets in Afghanistan it said belonged to militants, and threatened to exacerbate an intermittent conflict ​between the former allies.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/iran-and-us-agree-to-halt-attacks-and-renew-talks-us-official-says“Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MOU. Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely,” the official said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/wild-elephants-damage-homes-and-crops-in-udayapurHerd repeatedly enters villages over two weeks, damaging homes, crops and food stocks worth Rs1.62 million as frightened residents demand relief and long-term protection.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/29/tradition-meets-technology-on-national-paddy-dayThe annual rice transplantation festival at Khumaltar showcased drone technology, mechanised farming alongside Nepal’s enduring Asar 15 traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/father-and-son-rescued-after-four-days-buried-under-rubble-of-venezuela-s-earthquakesRescue workers carried the pair, visibly weakened and both wearing masks, on improvised fabric stretchers through debris-strewn streets to a waiting ambulance, as a crowd gathered around the emergency vehicles ⁠in La Guaira.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/29/birgunj-sanitation-workers-end-strike-after-deal-on-wages-working-conditions Sanitation workers return to work after an agreement on wages, overtime pay, safety measures and job security reached through municipal mediation.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/06/29/landslides-and-floods-isolate-sankhuwasabha-villages-force-residents-to-flee-homesContinuous rainfall has triggered landslides in Silichong Rural Municipality, blocking roads, destroying micro-hydro projects and forcing residents from several settlements into temporary shelters amid growing risk of further damage.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/06/29/they-sang-on-kathmandu-s-streets-to-survive-the-city-silenced-the-music A municipal crackdown on sidewalk performers has left a community of visually impaired people without a livelihood, sparking protests.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/29/venezuela-quake-death-toll-nears-1-500-as-rescue-work-goes-onForeign rescue teams continue searching for survivors as nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for and authorities warn the window for rescues is rapidly closing.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/29/eustaquio-s-stoppage-time-strike-sends-canada-into-world-cup-last-16Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd-minute winner secured a 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.