Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comCOP31 leaders try out new sales pitch for climate action: do it for the economyhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/11/cop31-leaders-try-out-new-sales-pitch-for-climate-action-do-it-for-the-economyConsumer price pressures from fuel to food were a major driver in the US midterm elections ​that handed control of Congress to Democrats, and are an important vulnerability for leaders across Europe, ⁠Asia and elsewhere.Russia, Ukraine and US start second day of Abu Dhabi peace talkshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/11/russia-ukraine-and-us-start-second-day-of-abu-dhabi-peace-talksThe new American drive for a deal has galvanized ​European officials into pushing for a place ​at the negotiating table to seek ⁠an end to Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.Industry Minister Sah visits India for CII Partnership Summithttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/11/industry-minister-sah-visits-india-for-cii-partnership-summitSah is scheduled to address the Trade Ministers’ Session and hold bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation.Nvidia faces deepening scrutiny over China chip ties, CEO affairhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/11/nvidia-faces-deepening-scrutiny-over-china-chip-ties-ceo-affairAllegations linking Huang to a suspected Chinese spy have triggered a board investigation and renewed scrutiny of Nvidia’s chip shipments to China.Koshi recognises 13 additional languages for official usehttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/11/11/koshi-recognises-13-additional-languages-for-official-useThe new provision brings the number of languages recognised for government business in the province to 14, including Nepali.Palpa’s Dhaka cloth weaves its way from festive gifts to tourist keepsakeshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/11/palpa-s-dhaka-cloth-weaves-its-way-from-festive-gifts-to-tourist-keepsakesGrowing demand for Dhaka products as gifts for brothers and relatives during Tihar is helping sustain a traditional craft that embodies Nepal’s cultural identity, even as local production and employment decline.Nepal’s push for Himalayan climate agenda falls short at COP31https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/11/nepal-s-push-for-himalayan-climate-agenda-falls-short-at-cop31Proposal by Nepal, Bhutan and Kyrgyzstan fails to secure a separate place in formal negotiations; Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says lack of support from major negotiating blocs remains a hurdle.Behind Bangladesh’s garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall shorthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/11/behind-bangladesh-s-garment-boom-workers-cut-food-healthcare-as-wages-fall-shortBangladesh’s garment workers say stagnant wages and rising living costs are forcing families to cut back on food, forgo healthcare and pull children out of school, even as the industry drives the country’s export economy.Karnali announces trials for 14 sports ahead of National Gameshttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/11/karnali-announces-trials-for-14-sports-ahead-of-national-gamesProvincial selections will run from November 13 to 20, while athletes in 31 disciplines will undergo closed-camp training ahead of the December 2-13 competition.Nepal celebrates Bhai Tika, the final day of Tiharhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/11/nepal-celebrates-bhai-tika-the-final-day-of-tihar Sisters apply colourful tika to their brothers, praying for their long life, good health and prosperity in a festival rooted in religious belief and family bonds.Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpurhttps://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/11/11/woman-killed-in-elephant-attack-in-kanchanpur-1794362605A herd of elephants entered a settlement inside Shuklaphanta National Park, damaged a house and trampled a 60-year-old woman to death while she was asleep.Pakistan blames India’s Diwali fireworks for Lahore’s toxic airhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/11/pakistan-blames-india-s-diwali-fireworks-for-lahore-s-toxic-airPakistan says winds carried pollution from Diwali fireworks in India into Lahore, pushing the city’s air quality index to 263 and making it the world’s most polluted major city for a second consecutive day.US jury finds Naresh Bhatt guilty of murdering wife Mamta Kaflehttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/11/11/us-jury-finds-naresh-bhatt-guilty-of-murdering-wife-mamta-kafleThe Virginia jury also convicted Bhatt of concealing and defiling his wife’s body, which has never been found. He had claimed she died by suicide before he dismembered and disposed of her remains.Nepal PM’s India visit to cover entire spectrum of bilateral ties, says New Delhihttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/10/nepal-pm-s-india-visit-to-cover-entire-spectrum-of-bilateral-ties-says-new-delhiKathmandu is seeking progress on reconstruction assistance, air connectivity, energy cooperation and longstanding bilateral issues as the two sides discuss arrangements for the prime minister’s visit.Sudurpaschim win sends both Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas into playoffshttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/10/sudurpaschim-s-win-over-janakpur-sends-kathmandu-gorkhas-into-playoffsSudurpaschim Royals secure a third consecutive victory with a 27-run win, while Janakpur Bolts are left facing elimination after another batting collapse.Harmeet Singh’s four-wicket haul restricts Sudurpaschim Royals to 120https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/10/harmeet-singh-s-four-wicket-haul-restricts-sudurpaschim-royals-to-120The Janakpur Bolts captain takes four wickets for 17 runs as Sudurpaschim struggle to build a competitive total in a crucial Nepal Premier League match.Indian anti-dumping duties put Nepal’s jute industry under pressurehttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/10/indian-anti-dumping-duties-put-nepal-s-jute-industry-under-pressureHigher duties in its biggest export market, coupled with the withdrawal of government incentives at home, are squeezing eastern Nepal’s jute industry, threatening its competitiveness, exports and jobs.Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal is possiblehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/10/russia-and-ukraine-hold-us-backed-talks-after-trump-says-broad-deal-is-possibleRussian state news agency RIA reported the start of what is scheduled to be two days of talks, in which Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are to mediate between the two warring sides.Explained: Why is Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/10/explained-why-is-sheikh-hasina-s-plan-to-return-to-bangladesh-contentiousThe former prime minister says she plans to return in December, despite a death sentence, the revocation of her travel documents and the risk of arrest.Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia’s CEO?https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/10/who-is-alice-huang-the-chinese-businesswoman-tied-to-nvidia-s-ceoFormer Chinese finance executive Alice Huang became Megaspeed International’s controlling shareholder in 2023 and is under scrutiny over alleged espionage links to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.Seven held for setting off firecrackers in Rupandehi, one injuredhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/11/10/seven-held-for-setting-off-firecrackers-in-rupandehi-one-injuredPolice say two of those detained were involved in an incident in which a person was injured during a Bhailo programme.Madhesh prepares for Chhath as families return homehttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/11/10/madhesh-prepares-for-chhath-as-families-return-homeAs preparations gather pace across the Tarai, the festival is bringing families together and boosting seasonal trade.Living alongside rhinos on the fringes of Chitwanhttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/11/10/living-alongside-rhinos-on-the-fringes-of-chitwanFrom Nagarban to nearby settlements, rhinos regularly venture out in search of food, bringing people and wildlife into close contact and raising concerns over safety. Nepal urges climate justice for Himalayas at COP31https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/11/10/nepal-urges-climate-justice-for-himalayas-at-cop31Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for a dedicated action plan for mountain regions and says limiting global warming to 1.5°C is critical to protecting the Himalayas.Janakpur face must-win test against Sudurpaschim in NPLhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/10/janakpur-face-must-win-test-against-sudurpaschim-in-nplJanakpur need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Sudurpaschim can strengthen their position with a win in Kirtipur.Students turn their school’s flower farm into a Tihar businesshttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/11/10/students-turn-their-school-s-flower-farm-into-a-tihar-businessWith marigolds in full bloom, students of a school in Arghakhanchi are spending their holiday harvesting and selling flowers, putting their agricultural training into practice.Traffic resumes on Prithvi Highway after overnight landslidehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/10/fresh-landslide-blocks-prithvi-highway-again-disrupting-traffic-to-and-from-kathmanduThe Malekhu-Muglin section reopened at 7:45am on Tuesday after debris from a fresh landslide at Ghoptebhir was cleared.Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia chief over alleged China spy linkshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/10/trump-says-fbi-is-investigating-nvidia-chief-over-alleged-china-spy-linksThe US president says Jensen Huang told him he had no idea the Chinese businesswoman was allegedly a spy, as Nvidia launches an internal investigation and its shares fall more than 4 percent.Kathmandu move to top with fourth straight win, beat Chitwan by 10 runshttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/kathmandu-move-to-top-with-fourth-straight-win-beat-chitwan-by-10-runsRavi Bopara's half-century did not suffice as the Gorkhas defended a target of 181 to strengthen their chances of reaching the NPL playoffs.TIME names Finance Minister Wagle among 100 influential climate leaders of 2026https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/time-names-finance-minister-wagle-among-100-influential-climate-leaders-of-2026The magazine has recognised the finance minister's efforts to highlight Nepal's climate vulnerability and push for international compensation following devastating glacial floodsRashid’s half-century lifts Kathmandu to 180 against Chitwanhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/rashid-s-half-century-lifts-kathmandu-to-180-against-chitwanThe all-rounder struck 52 off 30 balls to help the Gorkhas recover from an early collapse and post a challenging total in the NPL.Wagle heads to COP31 to press Nepal’s climate agendahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/wagle-heads-to-cop31-to-press-nepal-s-climate-agendaThe finance minister is expected to advocate stronger international support for climate finance and adaptation, highlighting the disproportionate impact of global warming on vulnerable mountain countries.COP31 summit leaders urge world to move faster on climatehttps://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/11/09/cop31-summit-leaders-urge-world-to-move-faster-on-climateTurkey’s COP31 presidency has ​focused this year’s summit on a goal to electrify more than a third of the global economy by 2035, up from around a fifth today.Samra’s century powers Pokhara to first NPL winhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/samra-s-century-powers-pokhara-to-first-npl-winThe Canadian opener’s 102 off 48 balls helped the Avengers post 217 for three before bowling Karnali Yaks out for 154.Two killed in jeep crash in Dailekhhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/two-killed-in-jeep-crash-in-dailekhThe vehicle was carrying a woman who had consumed poison and her relatives from Kalikot to Surkhet for treatment when it crashed on Monday morning.Building fire kills 14 in China’s northern city of Taiyuanhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/09/building-fire-kills-14-in-china-s-northern-city-of-taiyuanSmoke billowed over ​the 40-storey structure as firefighters poised on cranes ​outside fought flames that spread upward from a lower annex.Samra’s century powers Pokhara to 217 against Karnalihttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/samra-s-century-powers-pokhara-to-217-against-karnaliThe opener smashed 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total in the NPL’s 19th match at Kirtipur.Police recapture six of eight Dolpa prison escapeeshttps://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/11/09/police-recapture-six-of-eight-dolpa-prison-escapeesTwo inmates were arrested in a forest in Tripurasundari municipality on Sunday, while police continue to search for the remaining fugitivesNvidia shares fall as probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to alleged Chinese spy raises questionshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/09/nvidia-shares-fall-as-probe-into-ceo-jensen-huang-s-ties-to-alleged-chinese-spy-raises-questionsAn internal investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation has put his future at the chipmaker under scrutiny, while his daughter cancels a planned visit to South Korea.Landslides block Prithvi Highway, disrupting Tihar travelhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/landslides-block-prithvi-highway-disrupting-tihar-travelTravellers heading home for Tihar celebrations face delays after repeated landslides block the highway in Chitwan, with crews working to reopen both lanes by 1pm.