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/2026/01/21/one-in-six-children-in-sudurpaschim-suffers-from-wastingExperts say acute malnutrition over 10 percent is an emergency like condition, which increases child mortality.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/israeli-fire-kills-11-including-journalists-gaza-health-officials-sayAn Egyptian security source confirmed the vehicle belonged to the committee but gave no further details.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/80-more-nepalis-deported-from-the-us-arrive-in-kathmanduThe number of Nepalis deported by the US since January 2024 has reached 543.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/21/four-former-prime-ministers-enter-the-electoral-frayBaburam Bhattarai, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal contest from Gorkha, Jhapa, Rukum East and Rautahat respectively.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/pakistan-to-join-trump-s-board-of-peace-on-gaza-says-foreign-officePakistan was invited by Trump to join the board, the ministry said.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/former-south-korean-pm-han-jailed-for-23-years-in-martial-law-caseHan, 76, is the first former cabinet minister to be handed a ruling by a court on criminal charges directly related to martial law.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/candidacies-of-madhav-nepal-resham-chaudhary-challenged-at-election-commissionElection Commission says objections have been lodged against nominees ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives polls.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/britain-and-china-to-revive-golden-era-business-dialogue-during-starmer-visitAstraZeneca, BP, HSBC, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Schroders and Standard Chartered, are among the British firms set to join a revamped “UK-China CEO Council”.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/21/nepse-slips-9-43-points-as-turnover-declinesTrading volume falls to Rs8.92 billion amid broad-based losses.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/contempt-of-court-case-filed-over-non-implementation-of-right-to-rejectPetitioners allege the government and Election Commission have repeatedly failed to enforce Supreme Court rulings.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/new-rules-put-nepali-workers-jobs-at-risk-in-saudi-arabiaStrict enforcement of Saudi employment policy limits foreign workers’ opportunities, especially in senior and specialised roles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/gold-price-up-by-rs10-400-per-tolaAnalysts say rising global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions have increased demand for the precious metal.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/japan-court-sentences-ex-pm-abe-s-assassin-to-life-in-prisonProsecutors sought a life sentence last month, calling the act an “extremely grave incident that is unprecedented in post-war history”.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/two-camera-traps-damaged-during-tiger-censusFirst phase of tiger count completed in eight blocks; second phase to begin in Banke and Dang.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/thousands-protest-against-trump-immigration-policiesOn the first anniversary of Trump’s second term, protests sprang up across the country against his aggressive immigration crackdown.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/21/trump-sharing-leaked-texts-and-ai-mock-ups-vows-no-going-back-on-greenlandTrump’s push, aired on social media, to take Greenland from Denmark has heightened concerns about deepening rifts within NATO.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/21/today-s-weather-january-21-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/01/21/queer-rural-and-all-too-human-stories-on-screenShowcased at the Queer Film Festival Kathmandu, these short films explore resilience and give voice to stories often ignored in mainstream cinema.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/01/21/departmental-sides-police-and-army-struggle-against-new-clubsNepal Police FC and Tribhuvan Army FC settle for draws against emerging clubs Chitlang FC and Planning Boyz United, respectively. The results underline a shifting domestic football landscape where legacy alone is not enough.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/21/nepal-lose-to-sri-lanka-aNepal will play the second and third T20s against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the ground of Colts Cricket Club on January 22 and 24.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/01/21/anfa-postpones-early-election-s-processAccording to a notice signed by ANFA Election Committee’s Member-Secretary Lokendra Oli, the postponement was a result of the interim order by the Patan High Court.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/21/us-embassy-aadyanta-advisory-roll-out-nationwide-code-for-impact-tech-hackathonLumbini health-sector teams—Team Galaxen and Team Rx Sentinel—reach semifinals from the Butwal round, showing technology-driven solutions to improve health outcomes.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/21/nepal-widens-probe-into-contaminated-food-as-election-season-masks-market-anomaliesQuality watchdog recalls substandard products and files cases against food firms, but consumer activists warn inspections remain inadequate.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/21/ministers-resignations-to-contest-elections-raise-questions-about-their-deviation-from-dutyIf they intended to jump into the election fray, observers say, they shouldn’t have joined the government in the first place.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/21/viral-prankster-from-2022-elections-applies-for-election-police-jobDuring last elections, ‘midi bhai’ from Jhugagaun in Kapilvastu went viral after wearing a police uniform and jokingly telling his friends not to fear the law.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/21/heavyweights-enter-electoral-race-while-some-sit-outFormer prime ministers, party chiefs and popular mayors file nominations for the March polls.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/21/parties-deny-women-fair-share-of-fptp-candidatesCongress, UML, Nepal Communist Party, and RSP have nominated far fewer than one third women candidates.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/21/3-484-individuals-68-parties-contesting-march-5-pollsNepali Congress and CPN-UML each field candidates in all 165 constituencies. Only 15 percent of the total contestants are under 35.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/20/a-young-dawnThe fielding of new electoral candidates is the first step to internalising the spirit of the Gen Z movement.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/20/federalism-on-the-ballotElection manifestos are treated as political documents, not governing contracts. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/20/is-geopolitics-really-a-threat-to-nepalIf geopolitics becomes the sole explanation for political failures, it dissolves genuine reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/20/light-rain-forecast-for-western-and-central-nepal-from-fridayMountains to retain snow cover. Weather likely to be unfavourable on election day.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/20/supreme-court-declines-interim-order-against-gagan-thapa-calls-both-congress-factions-for-talksApex court issues show-cause notice to Election Commission, allowing Thapa-led leadership to retain legal recognition for now.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/20/india-hands-over-first-tranche-of-election-assistance-to-nepalMore than 60 vehicles delivered as part of India’s support for Nepal’s upcoming elections, with further consignments to follow.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/20/top-leaders-file-candidacies-nationwide-as-house-elections-draw-closerFrom Chitwan to Jhapa, senior leaders and new faces enter the fray, signalling an intense and closely watched electoral battle.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/20/trump-calls-uk-s-chagos-deal-with-mauritius-stupid-and-weakWashington had last year given its blessing to the deal which gave the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius but retained UK control of the Diego Garcia base under a 99-year lease.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/20/nepse-surges-42-26-points-as-election-optimism-lifts-marketTurnover reaches Rs11.85 billion as investors cheer progress in the election process.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/20/parsa-court-orders-rsp-chair-lamichhane-to-furnish-rs10-million-bailThe court sought bail from Lamichhane after a detention hearing in a cooperative fund misappropriation case.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/20/uml-chair-oli-files-candidacy-from-jhapa-5Former prime minister enters high-stakes race against Balen Shah in a closely watched constituency.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/01/20/balen-shah-files-candidacy-from-jhapa-5Former Kathmandu mayor to contest against KP Sharma Oli in a high-profile battle.