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/money/2025/12/26/gold-s-rally-continues-as-investors-seek-safe-haven-amid-global-uncertainties Bullion has surged about 70 percent this year, driven by geopolitical tensions, the US rate cuts, strong central bank buying and robust investment demand.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2025/12/26/government-to-issue-labour-permits-to-nepalis-working-in-iraq The Cabinet decision aims to bring nearly 30,000 undocumented workers under official records, easing travel hurdles.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/26/india-s-water-crunch-brews-risks-for-beverage-giantsUnder Indian law, all industrial and commercial entities seeking groundwater extraction have to install on-site rainwater harvesting and aquifer recharge systems.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/26/state-run-food-company-dismisses-rumours-about-fortified-riceThe Food Management and Trading Company says it is working to set up a factory to produce eight essential micronutrients for rice fortification.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/26/19th-elephant-and-tourism-festival-begins-in-saurahaEvent aims to boost tourist arrivals, link conservation with culture, and revive local hospitality business in Chitwan.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/prabhu-bank-ceo-ashok-sherchan-releasedGovernment attorney’s office frees the high-profile banker on condition to remain available when summoned.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/12/26/students-protest-against-suspension-over-harassment-allegation-at-manmohan-technical-university Four students barred from campus for 15 days; administration opts for talks to defuse tension.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/26/us-says-it-struck-islamic-state-militants-in-northwest-nigeria-1766747800The US military’s Africa Command said the strike was carried out in Sokoto state in coordination with Nigerian authorities and killed multiple ISIS militants.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/supreme-court-quashes-writ-petition-against-inquiry-commission Bench clears way for commission to continue work.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/26/china-hits-us-defence-firms-with-sanctions-over-arms-sales-to-taiwanChina views democratically-governed Taiwan as part of its own territory, a claim Taipei rejects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/balananda-sharma-sworn-in-as-foreign-minister Former Nepali Army lieutenant general joins the Karki-led interim Cabinet.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/26/malaysia-court-finds-ex-pm-najib-razak-guilty-of-abuse-of-power-in-biggest-1mdb-trialNajib has maintained he was misled by Low and other 1MDB officials into believing that funds deposited into his account were donations from the Saudi royal family.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/26/us-says-it-struck-islamic-state-militants-in-northwest-nigeriaReuters reported on Monday the US had been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/26/five-killed-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-police-sayLast August, gunmen attacked a mosque and nearby homes in northwest Katsina State killing at least 50, according to local officials and residents.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/26/my-early-years-in-st-xavier-s-schoolAfter being admitted to StX Jawalakhel’s Standard II in January 1972, I spent the winter vacation anticipating the first day of school on February 1.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/26/9th-national-women-s-volleyball-from-january-7-to-10The Trust, as always, will also honour a national volleyball player with the Sher Bahadur Khadka Special Award, which has a cash purse of Rs50,000, in the opening ceremony.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/26/invest-in-health-dataWhy can’t Nepal establish a transparent national channel to conduct health surveys?https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/26/nepali-cricket-fraternity-reacts-to-meenash-thapa-s-deathLikewise, the Bolts Army, a fan group of Janakpur Bolts, wrote, “A talented athlete from Koshi Province, Meenash Thapa, will always be remembered for his passion and dedication.”https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2025/12/26/parliament-without-electionsCan stability be sought by bypassing the popular mandate in the name of political consensus?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/26/adrift-labour-movementsLabour institutions should shun nostalgia and embrace change to reach out to the young people.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/26/more-media-less-freedomThe vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/26/nepse-this-week-1766714471Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/work-slows-on-east-west-highway-upgradeRoad expansion from Kakarbhitta in Jhapa to Laukahi in Sunsari has neither progressed as expected nor ensured safe conditions along construction zones.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/speaker-eyes-quitting-position-only-before-nomination-filing-for-direct-electionsWithout constitutional clarity, House of Representatives leaders have stepped down the way it suits them.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/fear-grips-bardiya-after-leopards-kill-three-persons-in-a-monthForest office records show leopard attacks have claimed 11 lives in the district over the past five years.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/26/balen-shah-paving-his-way-to-march-5-electionConsults Rabi Lamichhane, Baburam Bhattarai, Kulman Ghising, among other leaders and personalities, in 2 days.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/25/palpa-farmers-get-livestock-ultrasound-services-at-homeFor the first time in the district, veterinarians carry advanced diagnostic machines into village sheds to detect infertility and reproductive disorders in cattle.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/russia-compares-us-blockade-of-venezuela-to-piracyRussian government termed the incident ‘complete lawlessness in the Caribean sea.’https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/25/nepal-achieves-global-vaccine-target-seven-years-ahead-of-scheduleThe country has reduced the number of children who had never been vaccinated by half, according to The Lancet.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/25/cctv-camera-monitors-critically-endangered-vultures-in-kaskiResearcher Hemanta Dhakal, who has tracked the nest for the past four years, says the camera helps him study the breeding of a slender-billed vulture pair.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/25/ramesh-lekhak-to-testify-before-karki-commissionThe former home minister says he will appear before the inquiry on Monday overGen Z protest crackdown.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/bangladesh-leader-considered-pm-frontrunner-returns-from-exile-ahead-of-pollsHis return comes as Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of nearly 175 million people, enters a sensitive election period under an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/china-says-it-hopes-firms-seek-lawful-balanced-solutions-over-tiktok-dealTikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, last week signed binding agreements to hand control of the short video app’s US operations to a group of investors, including Oracle.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/25/balendra-shah-intensifies-political-engagements-meets-lamichhane-ghising-and-othersKathmandu mayor’s meetings with political leaders, activists and public figures fuel speculation of his new political plan.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2025/12/25/influenza-spreads-across-mugu-villages-medicine-shortages-worsen-crisisCases rise in multiple local units as hundreds fall ill, schools disrupted and health facilities struggle to cope.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/white-house-orders-military-to-focus-on-quarantine-of-venezuela-oilTrump has accused the South American country of flooding the US with drugs, and his administration has for months been bombing boats originating in South America that it alleges were carrying drugs. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/25/balendra-shah-holds-talks-with-over-30-people-signals-move-towards-new-political-partyThe Kathmandu mayor consults politicians, professionals, activists and artists.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/12/25/cricketer-thapa-dies-in-biratnagar-motorcycle-crash 27-year-old Koshi province captain Meenash Thapa succumbs to injuries sustained in late-night accident.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/25/christmas-eve-draws-large-crowds-at-labim-mallFestive lights attract crowds to the Lalitpur-based mall despite winter chill.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/trump-backed-asfura-wins-honduras-presidency-after-disputed-electionAsfura ran on a broad pro-business platform saying private investment was necessary to move the country forward, while his political agenda focused on jobs, education and security.