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/2026/05/20/in-provinces-congress-and-uml-are-back-to-old-rotational-politicsUML’s Rajan Bhattarai says broader opposition unity is needed as ‘constitutional and democratic values’ are under threat from federal government.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/20/xi-and-putin-unite-in-criticism-of-us-but-fail-to-clinch-big-gas-dealXi and Putin, who have met ​more than 40 times, both stressed the closeness of the Russia-China ties that they sealed in 2022 with the signing of a strategic partnership treaty.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/supreme-court-registers-writ-against-chief-justice-recommendation-after-sharma-takes-officeThe controversy began after the Constitutional Council on May 7 recommended Sharma, the fourth senior-most justice at the Supreme Court, for the post of chief justice.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/20/nepali-tea-exports-set-to-resume-after-india-eases-testing-rulesNow Nepali tea meant for Indian domestic market won’t require testing, but tea for re-export from India will be tested.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/20/iran-threatens-war-beyond-the-region-if-us-attacksIran has repeatedly threatened to retaliate for any new attacks by striking countries in the Middle ​East that house US bases.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/nepal-india-relations-in-uncertain-territory-as-new-government-charts-assertive-coursePrime Minister Balendra Shah’s break from Nepal’s tradition of diplomatic deference has unsettled New Delhi and raised a question his government cannot yet answer: is this a foreign policy or just a posture?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/staff-dues-dispute-leads-to-freeze-of-the-himalayan-times-bank-accounts-and-share-transactionsThe action follows a Labour Court verdict in favour of former News Editor Anuj Arora, whose dues of over Rs 2 million remained unpaid despite repeated directives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/israel-bound-excluded-workers-must-reapply-under-new-recruitment-processLabour Ministry says 1,153 applicants excluded from Israel caregiver selection cannot be sent and must join future recruitment rounds.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/rsp-lawmaker-karki-under-scrutiny-over-allegations-of-abandoning-pregnant-nigerian-womanThe party says its disciplinary commission has launched an internal probe as the Speaker signals possible parliamentary investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/rights-activists-urge-dialogue-amid-khan-s-deteriorating-healthGovernment team reaches Nepalgunj for talks as her hunger strike enters 21st day.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/20/mental-health-beyond-hashtags-seminars-and-one-day-campaignsEmotional well-being support cannot remain limited to urban centres and awareness campaigns—it must reach the people who are most often ignored.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/20/everyday-ai-shashank-shresthaShrestha is the executive director of Kathaharu, an audio-visual production company. He has been engaged in media production for two decades.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/foreign-minister-at-odds-with-ministry-officials-downsizing-nepal-s-diplomatic-outreachMinister Khanal is under pressure from the finance minister to reduce the number of Nepali missions abroad to cut costs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/who-is-nepal-s-egg-donation-ban-actually-protectingNepal's Supreme Court banned egg extraction to stop the exploitation of young donors. The same order has left women like Padma—a cancer survivor whose ovaries were destroyed by chemotherapy—without options.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/apg-warns-nepal-over-weak-anti-money-laundering-progress-flags-risk-of-further-downgrade-from-grey-listFATF-linked delegation tells officials to speed up reforms as concerns grow over enforcement gaps, legal changes and limited results in key sectors.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/where-did-over-600-000-school-children-vanishPoverty, poor learning, child marriage and migration continue to push children out of classrooms despite years of enrollment drives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/20/sharma-sworn-in-as-chief-justice-amid-backlash-over-seniority-bypassHe must navigate internal judicial rifts and uneasy relations with the legal community. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/19/no-referees-just-a-disc-ultimate-frisbee-begins-journey-in-nepal A newly formed federation is organising Nepal’s first ultimate frisbee tournament on May 21 and 22 in Kathmandu, hoping to turn an informal park game into a structured sport.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/yak-cheese-in-crisis-as-himalayan-herding-declinesAs milk supply shrinks and mountain factories shut down, Nepal’s first Himalayan dairy industry is under severe strain.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/19/can-the-government-reform-the-struggling-ddcThe state-owned enterprise has long been in the red. Turning it around won’t be easy.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/19/democracy-dies-with-dashboard-populismDigital culture worships immediacy, creating fertile ground for demagogues.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/19/at-least-18-killed-as-heavy-rains-drench-southern-central-chinaSchools, businesses and transport services suspended as floods and landslides force evacuations across several provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/19/nepal-seeks-urgent-fertiliser-imports-from-india-ahead-of-paddy-seasonGovernment pushes for faster shipment of 80,000 tonnes under G2G arrangement as Gulf conflict threatens fertiliser supply chains and food security.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/19/how-utilitarianism-explains-nepal-s-political-shiftThe government can herald an era of high-utility governance by reducing administrative burden on daily life.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/05/19/tourists-flock-to-witness-cliff-honey-hunting-in-lamjungIn recent years, this centuries-old adventurous practice in villages such as Bhujung, Ghanpokhara, Taghring, Mipra, Taapgaun, Chyamche, Ghermu, Dudhpokhari and Ghalegaun has attracted global media attention.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/19/kimff-2026-to-screen-over-50-films-from-29-countriesThe five-day festival in Kathmandu will showcase fiction, documentaries, shorts, and adventure films alongside discussions on storytelling and censorship.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/parliamentary-hearing-committee-endorses-manoj-kumar-sharma-as-chief-justiceHouse panel unanimously clears Sharma for appointment after hearing on 16 complaints and reform agenda.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/05/19/birgunj-metropolitan-city-to-halt-services-over-dispute-on-chief-administrative-officerLocal officials say they will hand over office keys to the federal ministry after a four-month standoff over the appointment of a senior bureaucrat.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/19/india-to-monitor-boeing-fuel-switch-test-tied-to-air-india-london-incident-documents-showIndian regulators will observe Boeing’s testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from an Air India Dreamliner after pilots reported a possible defect months before last year’s deadly crash.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/three-children-of-a-family-die-within-five-days-in-chitwanDoctors suspect possible wild mushroom poisoning after siblings developed vomiting, diarrhoea and headaches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/how-murder-convict-escaped-sundhara-jail-and-hid-in-plain-sightSapana Tamang, serving a 25-year sentence for abducting and killing a six-year-old girl, escaped Sundhara Central Jail before being rearrested in Kathmandu. Police say she planned to build a life outside prison with a man she met through jail visits.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/19/trump-says-he-paused-attack-on-iran-signals-a-nuclear-deal-may-be-possibleUnder pressure to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has ​previously expressed hope that a deal was close on ending the war, and similarly threatened heavy strikes on Iran if Tehran does not reach a deal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/19/government-begins-refunding-deposits-to-victims-of-problematic-cooperativesNearly Rs1.4 million returned to 378 depositors in the first phase as authorities prioritise savers with deposits of up to Rs10,000.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/19/ek-mutthi-badal-is-less-about-plot-and-more-about-feelingThe movie captures the unspoken tensions of Nepali family life with unusual tenderness and honesty.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/19/do-babies-need-skincareA baby’s skin loses moisture faster and reacts more easily to chemicals, making careful skincare habits important from an early age.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/19/does-nsl-expansion-signal-revival-or-disruption-for-nepali-footballNew format aims to modernise Nepali football, but uncertainty surrounds player contracts and domestic calendar. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/19/nepal-seek-one-more-win-at-home-before-travelling-for-remaining-two-tri-seriesNepal climbed to the fifth position in League-2 after defeating Scotland by six wickets. The Rhinos have a match with the USA remaining before they head to the Netherlands in July.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/tourism-surge-spills-into-security-concerns-along-nepal-border-townsRowdy behaviour, cross-border crime and weak monitoring along the open border are posing growing challenges for local authorities in border districts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/19/supreme-court-rift-deepens-as-officials-snub-acting-chief-justice-malla-s-orderSapana Pradhan Malla ordered the court administration to register a writ petition challenging the recommendation of Manoj Sharma as chief justice, but court administration refused to act.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/18/exclusive-nepal-faces-black-listing-warning-as-anti-money-laundering-reforms-stallA confidential briefing note prepared by APG Secretariat, and obtained by Kantipur, describes Nepal’s progress as disappointing and warns that the September 2026 review will be the decisive moment.