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/2026/07/20/hamas-names-khalil-al-hayya-as-new-leader-statement-saysAl-Hayya ​was among top officials targeted in an Israeli attack in Doha ​in 2025, ​Israeli officials told Reuters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/20/shah-weighs-confidence-vote-as-sudurpashchim-sinks-deeper-into-budget-crisisReduced to a minority after the UML withdrew support, the chief minister is banking on talks in Kathmandu as the province remains trapped in a fiscal vacuum.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/20/pm-shah-to-break-self-imposed-rule-with-separate-meetings-with-indian-chinese-envoysThe prime minister will separately meet Srivastava and Zhang this week after the government completed its first 100 days.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/20/the-record-nepal-noticed-notBetween day-job spreadsheets and borrowed tracks, self-coached sprinter Aayush Kunwar quietly rewrote Nepal’s athletic history. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-to-become-prime-minister-pledging-to-rewire-britainBurnham will use his first speech to set ​out a path for “a more stable and responsible politics”, his office said in a statement.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/07/20/justice-remains-elusive-for-saptari-couple-caught-in-usury-trapAn elderly couple say they repaid nearly Rs1.6 million on loans worth Rs480,000, but their mortgaged land remains out of reach.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/20/cervical-cancer-screening-in-kathmandu-finds-90-women-positive-for-hpvWhile the HPV vaccine included in the routine immunisation list targets types 16 and 18, recent screening shows infections with multiple HPV types, including those not covered by the vaccine.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/20/how-sonam-wangchuk-became-the-face-of-india-s-gen-z-protest-movement The education reformer and environmental activist has emerged as the unlikely leader of a youth movement challenging Narendra Modi's government over examination paper leaks, with his hunger strike drawing nationwide support.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/20/landslides-and-floods-block-nine-highwaysKey road links across Koshi and Bagmati provinces have been shut or partially reopened as authorities warn travellers to check road conditions before setting out.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/20/police-cane-supporters-of-india-s-cockroach-movement-as-thousands-gather-for-marchPolice block march to parliament as hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk sets conditions to end his fast and protesters demand action over examination paper leaks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/20/real-estate-transaction-revenue-hits-three-year-high-as-buyers-rush-before-tax-hikeRevenue climbed to Rs60.74 billion in 2025-26 as buyers rushed to complete deals before higher capital gains tax rates and renewed land subdivision restrictions took effect.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/07/20/search-underway-for-14-women-missing-in-shuklaphanta-national-parkThe women entered the protected area on Sunday to collect wild mushrooms but had not returned by Monday morning.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/20/nepali-cinema-needs-new-stories-not-recycled-formulasFrom theatre to film, actor Jiwan Jung Basnyat on casting and the need for Nepali film industry to take creative risks.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/20/nepal-showcases-fashion-talent-at-south-asian-summit-in-sri-lankaDesigners Bini Bajracharya and Mukta Shrestha represented Nepal at the regional event, showcasing Nepali craftsmanship and design.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/20/foreign-study-costs-outpace-growth-in-nepal-s-service-exportsEducation spending abroad has become the biggest drain on Nepal’s service trade balance, outweighing gains from tourism and other exports.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/20/panel-finds-no-basis-to-prosecute-security-chiefs-over-september-killings-home-minister-refuses-report-pm-yet-to-receive-itKarki committee found that missing forensic evidence and the inability to identify who fired the fatal shots left no basis for criminal charges against senior security officials.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/20/emotional-scaloni-says-argentina-gave-utmost-needs-to-think-about-what-comes-nextTearful Argentina coach says the team gave everything in defeat and will reflect on his future after losing the World Cup final to Spain.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/20/substitute-torres-rescues-grim-final-to-make-spain-world-championsTorres settles cagey contest in extra time after Argentina fail to register a shot in regulation, handing Spain their second World Cup title.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/20/india-s-cockroach-movement-supporters-gather-to-march-despite-police-banHundreds gather in New Delhi for parliament march as Sonam Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike and the youth-led movement intensifies despite a police ban.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/judiciary-left-reeling-from-gen-z-protest-impact-as-case-clearance-almost-halvedThe Supreme Court records lowest performance, settling only 29.46 percent of its cases in 2025-26.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/roads-department-deploys-heavy-machinery-as-monsoon-landslides-disrupt-highwaysAuthorities position 155 machines along vulnerable highways as monsoon landslides repeatedly disrupt traffic across the country.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/19/who-will-save-libraries The closure of a historic public library reveals Nepal’s low priority for institutions that foster learning.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/19/together-for-climate-resilient-agricultureNepal must develop more effective ways to protect its food and water systems from the growing vagaries of nature. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/wife-of-indian-activist-wangchuk-asks-court-to-move-him-to-private-hospitalJudge says transfer to government hospital was justified as hunger striker’s health deteriorated, finds no violation of his bodily autonomy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/elephant-safaris-at-crossroads-as-chitwan-weighs-ethical-tourism-shiftA landmark ruling has left Nepal’s premier wildlife destination looking for a way to protect both a tourism economy built around elephant safaris and the livelihoods that depend on it.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/07/19/siddhababa-sees-fewer-accidents-as-safety-measures-improveImproved driver awareness, stricter traffic enforcement and rainfall-related travel restrictions have reduced crashes along the notorious highway stretch, but falling rocks and landslides continue to pose a serious threat.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/07/19/they-could-not-defeat-our-legal-arguments-in-the-courtroom-so-they-resorted-to-physical-violenceMajid Ansari details the events surrounding his violent arrest, the systemic failures within the security apparatus, and his refusal to be silenced by state-sponsored intimidation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/magnitude-5-earthquake-strikes-rukum-eastThe tremor, with its epicentre near Kol area of Rukum East, was felt in neighbouring districts and parts of the Kathmandu Valley.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/more-than-100-homes-destroyed-in-norway-fireThick black smoke covered the area, ​located some 50 km (30 miles) west of Oslo, but there were no ​reports of casualties or people ​missing from the blaze, which hit a ‌neighbourhood of terraced housing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/helicopter-rescues-offer-lifeline-to-teenage-mothers-in-nepal-s-remote-hillsEmergency airlifts are saving the lives of teenage mothers and newborns in remote districts, where difficult terrain and limited health facilities often turn childbirth into a life-threatening ordeal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/voices-of-discontent-continue-to-resonate-at-maitigharFrom exhausted doctors to victims of violence and loan sharking, people continue to gather at Maitighar seeking answers from a government that came to power promising change.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/government-s-digital-services-buckle-under-repeated-system-failuresCitizens seeking routine services are left waiting for hours or returning for days as server outages expose the fragility of the Digital Nepal initiative.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/07/19/bardiya-national-park-records-decline-in-tourist-arrivalsVisitor numbers fall slightly in the last fiscal year as officials cite domestic protests and the war in West Asia, although the park remains open for year-round jeep safaris.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/us-renews-strikes-on-iran-after-two-military-personnel-killed-by-iranian-attackUS says two service members were killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan as Washington launches an eighth consecutive night of strikes, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/france-s-mbappe-becomes-world-cup-s-all-time-top-scorerFrance striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer ​with 22 goals. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/19/world-of-cinema-nothing-is-accidental-in-ship-of-theseusThirteen years after its release, Anand Gandhi’s philosophical drama continues to carry unsettling questions.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/19/fiction-park-a-revolting-ghostFor a moment, I imagined myself in power, ordering others around and controlling them at my will.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/19/nvl-teams-lock-in-marquees-and-coachesSix teams finalise their leadership groups as the Nepal Volleyball League moves closer to its first-ever auction and tournament.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/19/nepal-conclude-acc-women-s-u19-premier-cup-on-a-high-noteA dominant run with the bat and ball secures a third-place finish and Asia Cup qualification, leaving only a heartbreaking Super Over loss to mar an otherwise flawless campaign in Malaysia.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/19/consumer-court-settles-over-half-its-cases-in-first-year-but-access-remains-limitedThe specialised court has delivered verdicts in 23 of 45 cases, awarding millions in compensation, but consumer rights activists say its reach must expand beyond the Kathmandu Valley.