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/money/2026/05/21/risk-for-human-health-as-popular-brands-products-test-unsafe-for-consumptionDays after Current noodles, popular Dabur honey product flagged to be unsafe for consumption.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/21/india-s-cockroach-group-goes-viral-spotlights-gen-z-worriesIndia is the world’s most populous nation and also has the world’s largest number of youth, with about 65 percent of its 1.42 billion people under ‌the age of 35.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/21/dalit-youth-held-over-child-marriage-dies-in-police-custody-mother-demands-impartial-investigation-actionShree Krishna was found hanging inside a toilet at the Area Police Office in Khurkot on April 20 after being detained over allegations linked to child marriage and rape.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/21/digital-transformation-projects-trapped-in-a-cycle-of-loans-delays-and-structural-uncertaintyNepal’s push for digital transformation has long been backed by donor loans and grants, but repeated failures, institutional confusion and weak implementation continue to derail major projects.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/21/neymar-suffers-calf-injury-but-expected-to-join-brazil-camp-ahead-of-world-cupBrazil open their World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey, before facing ​Haiti and Scotland in Group C.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/21/baglung-s-proposed-industrial-village-remains-stalled-seven-years-onLack of roads, electricity, security arrangements and worsening river erosion have left the ambitious project in limbo, while industries continue to operate haphazardly inside Baglung bazar.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/21/supreme-leader-says-enriched-uranium-must-stay-in-iran-iranian-sources-sayAyatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s order could further frustrate US President Donald Trump and complicate talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/21/nepse-falls-12-36-points-as-most-stocks-declineInvestor sentiment weakens despite gains in 72 companies, with hotel, tourism and hydropower sectors posting notable losses.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/21/tehran-reviewing-latest-us-response-as-trump-suggests-he-can-wait“We’re in the final stages of Iran. We’ll see what happens. Either have a deal or we’re going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that won’t happen,” Trump told reporters earlier in the day.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/21/pasang-dawa-set-for-31st-everest-summit-attemptVeteran climber, who scaled the world’s highest peak for the 30th time on Monday, will attempt another ascent on Thursday as he closes in on Kami Rita Sherpa’s record.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/21/uber-launches-ride-sharing-service-in-kathmandu-valleyOfficial launch scheduled for June 1, as around 1,000 riders across Nepal joined the platform. However, government officials say no formal application for foreign investment or company registration under Uber’s name has yet been received.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/21/what-happens-to-a-nepali-independent-cinema-after-releaseA trailer trends. A premiere becomes news. Public figures praise the film. Critics write thoughtful reviews. None of these things guarantees that people will buy tickets that week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/21/book-talk-poetry-comes-to-shrawan-mukarung-not-the-other-way-aroundThe poet and novelist speaks about writing for the marginalised, experimenting with form, and his literary journey spanning decades.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/21/miss-nepal-2026-opens-application-with-new-formatThe Hidden Treasure announces major changes to this year’s pageant, including new contestant challenges and the removal of the traditional top-13 question-answer round.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/21/skateboarders-in-kathmandu-are-getting-a-long-awaited-homeNamed after hip-hop pioneer Yama Buddha, Kathmandu’s first public skateboard park marks a turning point for a community that once skated in hiding but now rides towards recognition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/21/nepal-s-working-class-is-heavily-taxed-but-poorly-servedExperts call for tax cuts and base expansion, and finance minister’s public statements suggest openness to reform.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/21/crop-raiding-monkeys-are-leaving-hill-farmers-nothing-to-live-onFarmers and local authorities have tried everything to protect their crops—planting fruit trees in forests, cutting down trees near fields, firing guns to scare animals, and guarding farms all day—but nothing seems to work. https://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/editorial/2026/05/20/missing-land-use-plan-after-squatter-evictionsRiverbank squatter removal will fail to serve its purpose without a proper land use plan.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/columns/2026/05/20/how-much-do-indian-states-influence-the-country-s-neighbourhood-policyNew Delhi continues to shape the contours of bilateral relations, ignoring the states’ volatility.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/20/is-nepal-ready-for-data-centresWhile they pose challenges, the broader ecosystem offers compelling opportunities.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.