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/sports/2026/08/11/nepal-s-horaa-esports-reaches-pubg-mobile-world-cup-final-in-paris Horaa finished fourth in a fiercely contested Group B to earn a direct place in the 16-team grand finals, where it will chase Nepal’s first world title in the game.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-quake-death-toll-expected-to-riseRescue crews searched collapsed buildings across Cali and Pereira as authorities warned the death toll could rise, with hundreds still missing and thousands displaced by the powerful quake.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/11/lpg-imports-are-up-why-are-consumers-still-queuing-for-itA surge in demand after four months of half-filled cylinders has exposed deeper weaknesses in Nepal’s LPG supply chain, from storage and transport to cylinder management and distribution.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/trump-took-secret-flight-out-of-turkey-due-to-iran-threat-the-washington-post-reportsUS President was reportedly moved from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft in Turkey after a credible assassination threat, with the original plane used as a decoy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/lawmakers-seek-national-plan-to-tackle-rising-crop-losses-from-wildlifeMotion calls for clear responsibilities, funding and deadlines as monkeys, wild boars and other animals increasingly threaten farm production and rural livelihoods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/nepal-opens-door-for-state-backed-power-trader-while-private-firms-remain-shut-outThe move gives Nepal Electricity Authority’s subsidiary a foothold in cross-border power trading, even as private companies seeking licences remain locked out pending changes to the legal framework.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/hopes-for-hormuz-deal-fade-as-trump-demands-iranian-reparationsIran and Oman make progress on a framework for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington’s rejection of Iranian demands and Trump’s push for compensation threaten to prolong the standoff.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/11/more-than-100-killed-after-strongest-quake-this-century-hits-western-colombiaRescue crews race to free survivors as buildings collapse, airports shut and curfews imposed across quake-hit cities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/india-china-invite-pm-shah-to-visit-as-he-opens-up-diplomatic-engagementShah acknowledged the invitations from the two neighbouring countries but made no commitment on when, or whether, he would visit either country.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/11/what-nepali-cinema-has-changed-and-what-it-hasn-tThe Board’s ‘Old Is Gold’ exhibition offers a window into how Nepali cinema—and Nepali society—has changed, while revealing what remains familiar.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/11/naima-mobility-expo-opens-today-18-new-two-wheeler-29-four-wheeler-brands-on-offerNepal’s electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, but industry leaders say weak border infrastructure, cumbersome customs procedures and uncertain policies are holding the market back.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/nepal-is-growing-more-rice-but-losing-indigenous-varietiesFarmers are abandoning indigenous rice for higher-yielding hybrids, putting at risk varieties that carry distinctive genetic traits, cultural traditions and centuries of agricultural history.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/11/nepal-s-para-table-tennis-players-train-on-borrowed-gear-but-dream-of-asian-games-medalsThe players have had to finance much of their preparation themselves, navigating costly equipment, limited facilities and a system that offers little recognition for their achievements.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/fresh-royal-massacre-probe-hits-roadblock-before-it-beginsHome Minister Gurung’s pledge for a new investigation has made little progress amid questions over evidence, legal authority and the way forward.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/11/shah-government-formed-commissions-but-cares-little-for-the-outcomeA review of the administration’s investigation panels reveals a pattern of delayed reports, unfulfilled promises and unresolved questions over accountability.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/10/gas-shortages-require-swift-government-responseLogistical improvements must be paired with clear legal limits on cylinder ownership to prevent hoarding.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/10/what-it-means-to-be-a-neighbourIf we stop seeing someone as our neighbour and instead diminish them to just their identity, democracy will drift away from both our constitution and our neighbourhood.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/10/how-emerging-economies-can-lead-with-intelligent-bankingNepal shouldn’t just digitise banking but build one of the world’s first AI-native financial systems.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/10/at-least-20-dead-after-colombia-earthquakeIn the town ​of Pereira alone, 18 people were killed and others ​were trapped ​in buildings that collapsed, ‌Mayor Mauricio Salazar told Caracol Radio.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/bajhang-traders-resume-taklakot-trade-after-seven-yearsForty-three traders have made a gruelling six-day journey across the 5,200-metre Urai Pass to sell traditional baskets, handicrafts, spices and other local products, reviving a centuries-old trade between Nepal and Tibet.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/foreign-minister-says-it-s-unclear-whether-nepal-has-signed-copy-of-sugauli-treatyThe Eminent Persons’ Group in 2016 also failed to locate the original 1950 treaty that defines the Nepal-India boundary.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/10/can-hands-lamichhane-odi-reins-ahead-of-acc-premier-cupAs CAN reinstates the leg-spinner ahead of the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia, Nepal’s ongoing struggles in CWC League 2 frame a broader global trend of Associate leadership shifts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/prime-minister-shah-meets-chinese-envoy-as-he-drops-group-only-diplomatic-approachShah and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming discuss strengthening bilateral ties, expanding cooperation and boosting development partnership.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/10/how-the-hard-reality-of-climate-change-hit-europe-s-economy-this-summerHeat curtails human productivity and ​has already claimed tens of thousands of lives, with Germany alone reporting more than 10,000 heat-related deaths.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/10/lpg-imports-hold-steady-as-shortages-hit-the-market-againNepal’s cooking gas supply has tightened despite regular imports from India, exposing gaps in domestic distribution and the lack of controls over cylinder stocks.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/08/10/five-bodies-recovered-from-yalung-ri-nine-months-after-avalancheRemains of two Nepali guides and three foreign climbers were recovered from the mountain’s base camp after melting snow exposed the bodies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/prime-minister-shah-breaks-with-self-imposed-rule-meets-indian-ambassador-one-on-oneThe meeting marks a shift from Shah’s earlier practice of engaging foreign envoys collectively, with separate meetings planned with Chinese and US diplomats.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/08/10/home-deliveries-persist-in-doti-despite-access-to-health-facilitiesAs many as 43 women gave birth at home in the 11 months of the last fiscal year, while fewer than half completed the recommended antenatal and postnatal check-ups.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/10/typhoon-dolphin-hits-china-s-east-coast-over-1-million-evacuatedTorrential rain forecast across Zhejiang, Shanghai and neighbouring provinces as authorities suspend transport, move vessels to safety and warn of flooding and landslides.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/international-tibetan-studies-conference-moved-online Kathmandu University was instructed to cancel the week-long conference amid security concerns and reported pressure from China, prompting organisers to take the event online.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/nepali-families-paid-millions-to-send-their-sons-to-us-they-ended-up-in-jail In Rukum East, families are still paying the price for perilous journeys to the United States, with young men stranded in detention and parents buried under crushing debt.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/10/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-several-demandsIran says Hormuz reopening hinges on US compensation, sanctions relief and an end to military threats, while Washington says it is seeking a deal to restore commercial shipping through the vital oil route.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/10/q-a-you-can-distract-the-public-with-talk-of-intentions-for-a-while-but-it-isn-t-sustainableSocial Activist Rakshya Bam discusses the state of the nation, dissecting the government’s response to recent communal clashes in Tarai-Madhesh, the systemic shortcomings in police riot control, and a perceived absence of empathy in urban governance.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/10/traders-complain-of-policy-uncertainty-poor-infrastructure-in-ev-marketAhead of NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, traders raise concerns over tax changes, northern trade route disruption, and spare parts smuggling.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/10/insurance-scheme-to-benefit-small-businessesNew policy covers income losses and other risks faced by small retailers and service providers as report finds only 10 percent of MSMEs have insurance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/nepali-students-can-now-transfer-academic-credits-between-universitiesOfficials say the new framework could be especially useful for students whose education is disrupted by unforeseen circumstances.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/judicial-council-to-bar-lawyers-from-direct-appointment-as-supreme-court-justicesWith four apex court vacancies and 25,000 pending cases, the council is under pressure to fill the top court’s bench while rethinking its appointment practice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/sudurpaschim-assembly-spends-rs140-million-but-passes-no-bills-and-budgetMembers say lawmaking was a priority neither for the provincial government nor the assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/bardiya-s-rhinos-are-crossing-into-india-for-water-and-greener-pasturesAround 20 rhinos are believed to have crossed the border over the past two years.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/09/strengthen-public-service-platforms-amid-rising-public-frustrationRequiring citizens to access public services digitally also means ensuring reliable platforms.