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/2025/12/13/peace-is-not-far-away-says-erdogan-returning-from-putin-meetingErdogan had told Putin on Friday that a limited ceasefire in the war, focused on energy facilities and ports in particular, could be beneficial.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/lumbini-lions-crowned-npl-champions-with-commanding-final-winLumbini clinch their first Nepal Premier League title sealing a six-wicket victory over Sudurpaschim.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/13/oli-terms-government-gen-z-deal-a-bogusUML chief KP Oli reiterated that dissolution of the House was unconstitutional and vowed to ensure its restoration.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/rohit-s-hat-trick-rips-through-sudurpaschim-as-lumbini-bowlers-dominate-npl-finalCaptain Rohit Paudel claims a hat-trick as Sudurpaschim Royals are bundled out for just 85 in the title clash at Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/13/indian-ambassador-falls-ill-during-hike-in-kathmanduHe was immediately airlifted in an army chopper and admitted to a Kathmandu-based hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/sudurpaschim-opt-to-bat-first-against-lumbini-in-npl-finalCaptain Dipendra Singh Airee wins the toss as both teams make one overseas change for the title clash.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/spain-urges-eu-not-to-weaken-2035-combustion-engine-ban-letter-showsThe planned ban is a key part of the EU’s strategy to drive the continent’s decarbonisation and boost the development of electric vehicles.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/13/uml-s-11th-general-convention-kicks-off-in-bhaktapurParty chair KP Sharma Oli inaugurates the convention hoisting the party flag amid tight security arrangements.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/royals-lions-set-up-npl-final-as-records-tumbleBinod Bhandari and Rohit Paudel chase top run-scorer honours; Abinash Bohara and Sher Malla eye wicket record.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/thailand-vows-to-keep-fighting-cambodia-despite-trump-s-ceasefire-claimThe White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the continued fighting.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/13/the-week-in-five-photosHere are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/trump-says-thailand-and-cambodia-agree-to-cease-all-shootingAnutin said he had asked Trump to urge Cambodia to cease hostilities, withdraw troops and remove landmines.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/eu-agrees-to-indefinitely-freeze-russian-assets-removing-obstacle-to-ukraine-loanUkrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, writing on X social platform in English, praised the decision as a “landmark step toward justice and accountability”.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/13/today-s-weather-december-13-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/13/good-academies-are-a-must-to-produce-better-talentsWest Indies great Shivnarine Chanderpaul says Nepal’s talent is real. But without strong academies and enough multi-day cricket, the country cannot match world heavyweights.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/13/pokhrel-blocks-oli-s-charter-revision-bid-on-convention-eveCPN-UML’s 11th general convention kicks off today at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. Members still hold consensus hope.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/13/xtreme-energy-to-provide-public-screening-of-npl-finalThe company said it decided to do so with the aim of turning the final NPL match into a festival.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/events-december-13-to-december-19-2025The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/the-kathmandu-you-never-noticedFrom the rise of scooter-riding girls to the commodification of food and sex, the anthology offers a thought -provoking examination of Kathmandu’s evolving urban landscapehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/porters-keep-tourists-moving-but-who-looks-after-themThousands of porters support Nepal’s trekking industry, yet many still work without proper gear, fair wages, or full knowledge of their rights. KEEP is trying to change that.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/12/nepal-telecom-may-shift-away-from-huawei-for-5gThe state-owned operator plans fully independent 5G through open bidding.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/supreme-court-races-to-recover-case-files-lost-in-gen-z-protest-vandalismThe top court has so far restored just 4,400 of its case files. Nationwide, a total of 933,000 files were destroyed across courts.https://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-hospitalsWork underway to set up high-tech operation theatres at Kanti Children’s Hospital, digitise OPD at TU Teaching Hospital, and strengthen coronary care at Manmohan transplant centre.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/10-hectares-of-gaurighat-forest-cleared-within-hours-land-mafia-suspectedIncident 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.