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/2026/07/26/iran-will-halt-attacks-as-long-as-us-maintains-pause-iranian-source-says-after-trump-calls-off-strikesThe senior Iranian source said Tehran did not hold much hope that Trump’s decision to pause strikes represented a major shift in the US negotiating position.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/what-makes-food-sold-in-most-nepali-stores-organic-the-labelBuyers have developed a habit of trusting the tag on a package rather than demanding proof of the product’s actual quality.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/26/gangalal-hospital-raises-free-treatment-cover-from-rs250-000-to-rs600-000-per-childHospital chief says the previous funding limit forced many poor families to take their children home without treatment, so they revised the ceiling.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/07/26/australia-tightens-student-visa-rules-rejects-64-percent-of-nepali-applicationsStricter screening measures and higher non-refundable visa fees have led to a sharp decline in applications from Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/tu-question-paper-leaked-on-whatsapp-within-five-minutes-of-exam-commencementPolice say two suspects have been arrested after the MBS question paper surfaced in a WhatsApp group minutes into the examination.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/26/two-uml-leaders-in-race-for-bagmati-chief-ministerJagannath Thapaliya and Kiran Thapa are competing for the chief minister’s post as the party works to stitch together a majority in the hung assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/07/26/ring-road-s-chappal-karkhana-dhobikhola-section-set-for-wideningThe one-kilometre stretch will be widened into an eight-lane road with service lanes, with construction expected to begin before Dashain if the tender process stays on track.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/26/iran-war-spreads-to-red-sea-and-caspian-gulf-quiet-as-us-forgoes-strikesAfter weeks of escalation, uncertainty over US strategy is growing as allies and adversaries assess the impact of a conflict that is already disrupting shipping and oil flows.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/07/26/how-nepal-s-batting-collapse-has-derailed-its-league-2-campaignThe team that produced historic ODI performances in 2023 is now struggling for competitive totals, with familiar weaknesses resurfacing in League 2.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/26/vehicle-mows-down-crowd-at-berlin-pride-festival-killing-one-injuring-17Police launched a manhunt for the driver after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day celebrations.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/26/wholesale-inflation-hits-39-month-high-as-fuel-shock-from-west-asia-crisis-ripples-through-economyWholesale prices surged 8.47 percent in mid-June, driven by a spike in fuel and energy costs, raising concerns that higher production costs will soon feed into consumer prices ahead of the Dashain festival.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/26/fiction-palpali-dhakatopi-pasalSomewhere between grief and memory, the dead can find their way back home.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/07/26/budget-friendly-places-for-nepali-students-in-ohioA breakdown of cities in the American Midwest for Nepali students to decide where cost of living and career prospects line up best.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/senior-justice-malla-assumes-acting-chief-justice-role-amid-ongoing-leadership-rowChief Justice Sharma’s India visit puts the senior-most justice at the helm as speculation grows over whether tensions at the Supreme Court are easing.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/26/provincial-alliances-crumble-as-cracks-develop-in-congress-uml-tiesUML and NCP seal power-sharing deal, but coalition arithmetic means regional and fringe parties hold key.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/26/nepal-power-monopoly-yet-to-commit-purchases-from-281-projects-worth-16-425-77-mwSuccessive governments have delayed signing new agreements since 2022, citing low domestic consumption, inadequate transmission infrastructure and limited export prospects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/bureaucracy-gripped-by-fear-and-uncertainty-as-trust-deficit-deepensCivil servants describe a climate of fear, political interference and deep uncertainty as the Shah government pushes sweeping administrative reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/viral-fame-invisible-costs-for-childrenA rainy-day video of three Rolpa schoolgirls has sparked online attention, but rights advocates warn of privacy breaches, exploitation and long-term harm.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/25/why-strong-foreign-policy-starts-at-homeNepal’s new leaders must look past the glamour of high office and recognise that effective foreign strength begins with solid domestic policy.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/25/rsp-promised-to-clean-up-academia-why-the-sudden-u-turnThe party mastered the rhetoric of depoliticisation, but its actions in higher education tell a far more cautious tale.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/25/the-hidden-economic-bill-of-nepal-s-monsoon-disastersFor many rural families, the economic impact of disasters begins even before homes or infrastructure are damaged.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/ancient-arabic-persian-script-coins-recovered-in-kapilvastuA total of 2,314 coins were found near a pond inside a water pot called karuwa.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/two-women-killed-in-rolpa-landslideWith the help of local residents, police recovered the bodies from the landslide site later in the evening.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/nepal-seeks-india-s-recognition-of-nid-card-as-valid-travel-documentDepartment of Immigration officials held discussions with Indian Embassy representatives, who expressed a positive response to Nepal’s request for recognising the NID card.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/25/two-communist-parties-seal-three-point-deal-to-share-provincial-government-leadershipAs per the agreement, the CPN-UML will head provincial governments in Koshi, Bagmati and Lumbini, while the Nepali Communist Party will lead Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/25/thirty-five-killed-30-injured-in-syria-bus-collisionThe ​collision involved a bus carrying members of the Internal Security Forces and ​a civilian passenger bus, ​SANA reported, citing the interior ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/25/explainer-what-started-india-s-cockroach-protests-that-forced-education-minister-to-quitAbout 2 million students across India took the exam on May 3, but it was later scrapped, ​with more than a dozen student suicides linked to its cancellation.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/07/25/karnali-chief-minister-kandel-resignsKandel stepped down as the CPN-UML and NCP hold intense alliance talks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/missing-woman-found-dead-inside-burnt-car-in-tarakeshwarPolice launch probe after 45-year-old woman’s body discovered in parked vehicle.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/25/india-s-education-minister-resigns-in-major-win-for-youth-protestersIndia’s biggest street protests of recent years have become ​a political flashpoint, posing one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ​as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/arghakhanchi-hires-26-monkey-watchers-to-protect-maize-fieldsSelected watchers will guard maize fields for two months as farmers struggle with increasing monkey raids.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/dr-kc-to-be-hospitalised-as-health-deterioratesDoctors recommend immediate admission after his blood sugar and blood pressure levels fall sharply on third day of hunger strike.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/25/nepse-gains-57-points-adds-rs-100-billion-in-market-valueBenchmark index closes at 2,734.60 points as key sectors rally, while turnover slips marginally after a debenture-driven rise last week.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/25/the-week-in-seven-photos-1784948939Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/exhibit-review-on-recollections-of-homelandIn ‘Ek Hul Batas’, Sanod Maharjan transforms Tistung into an abstract landscape of nature and colour. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/aesthetic-dance-studio-presents-suresh-mishra-memorial-awardAesthetic Dance Studio's annual award honours the legacy of the dance educator Mishra.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/book-review-nothing-is-quite-what-it-seems-in-paridhiUma Subedi’s novel turns a mysterious car crash and an impeding suicide into a meditation on perception and reality.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/events-july-25-to-july-31-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/25/how-nepali-para-swimmers-are-turning-tragic-negligence-into-a-shot-at-asian-para-games-gloryRobbed of limbs and mobility by public negligence and ignored by state bodies, Nepali para-swimmers find liberation and elite purpose in the water as they set their sights on Japan. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/nepal-returns-to-french-firm-to-procure-automated-biometric-system-licencesThe Cabinet allows procurement of the ABIS system without a competitive bidding process.