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/2026/05/23/rhino-sightings-in-chitwan-s-urban-areas-raise-conservation-concernsGrowing rhino presence in settlements around Chitwan National Park is raising fears among residents and prompting debate over habitat change, urban expansion and wildlife management.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/23/us-and-iran-report-progress-on-talks-ending-war-looking-to-next-few-daysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting India, also said some ​progress had been made on Iran and that the US might have “something to say” on the issue in the coming days.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/05/23/thirty-six-nepali-workers-in-qatar-unpaid-for-eight-monthsWorkers say a Qatari company has withheld salaries and benefits for eight months, leaving them unable to return home as unpaid dues cross Rs20.5 million.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/23/rubio-touts-us-energy-on-india-trip-meant-to-repair-tiesThe US has meanwhile grown closer to India’s rival and neighbour Pakistan, with Islamabad emerging as a key ​interlocutor in efforts to end the Iran war, a new irritant to the US-India relationship.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/23/nepali-army-plans-21-day-isolation-for-peacekeepers-returning-from-ebola-hit-congoDecision comes amid an outbreak of Bundibugyo strain that has killed at least 144 people and infected over 600 in Congo and Uganda since late April.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/23/at-least-90-dead-in-china-s-worst-coal-mine-disaster-in-over-16-yearsIn ​2009, a coal and gas outburst in Heilongjiang Province ​killed 108 people and injured 133.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/23/kathmandu-tarai-expressway-likely-to-miss-revised-deadline-againWith only 48 percent physical progress achieved, officials say the fast-track project will need at least another two or three years for completion as disputes in the Khokana section remain unresolved.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/23/nepse-ends-week-higher-ahead-of-budget-announcementBenchmark index rises 0.97 percent to 2,758.49 points as hydropower stocks lead sectoral rally. Market cap adds Rs 45 billion despite slight dip in turnover.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/23/death-toll-jumps-to-90-in-china-coal-mine-blastThe gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, ​with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua ​reported earlier in the day. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/23/nepali-film-elephants-in-the-fog-wins-jury-prize-at-cannesDirected by Abinash Bikram Shah, the film earns recognition in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the prestigious festival.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/23/the-week-in-nine-photos-1779506086Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/23/pilaru-echoes-a-fading-tharu-traditionA community-led exhibition in Lalitpur reclaims the cultural history of Pilaru, a traditional clay instrument shaped by memory and oral heritage.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/23/in-devyani-love-becomes-both-refuge-and-ruinBasant Chaudhary’s debut novel explores the contradictions of a man who sees himself as progressive while failing the women closest to him.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/23/acheta-explores-caste-faith-and-survival-in-karnaliThe play follows a Dalit sculptor whose devotion to the gods is tested when his child falls critically ill.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/23/events-may-23-to-may-29-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/23/stuart-law-s-first-year-with-nepal-hints-at-bigger-future-aheadThe Rhinos won six of their last eight League-2 games at home, and with key players entering their prime years, belief is growing around Nepal cricket.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/23/nepse-this-week-1779501729Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/23/nepal-reports-its-unreadiness-to-graduate-from-least-developed-country-clubGovernment cites weak growth, geopolitical shocks, declining productivity and risks to jobs and exports in request to defer graduation until 2029.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/23/foreign-minister-khanal-s-india-visit-postponedPostponement coincides with Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/22/kaski-court-drops-organised-crime-money-laundering-charges-against-rsp-chief-othersDistrict court allows amendment to charge-sheet in Suryadarshan Cooperative fraud case, leaving cooperative fraud charges intact.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/22/everest-crowding-debate-resurfaces-after-270-climbers-summit-in-a-dayRecord rush on May 20 revives concerns over safety, carrying capacity and delayed implementation of court-ordered limits on expeditions.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/22/nepal-runs-out-of-cancer-medicines-after-supplies-halted-citing-high-costsDoctors attending cancer patients say there is no carboplatin, cisplatin and oxaliplatin chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancers. Hundreds of patients have been affected.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/22/nepal-thrash-us-by-122-runs-in-league-2-finaleHosts finish home matches with three wins from four matches as Ishan Pandey and Dipendra Singh Airee shine at TU International Cricket Ground.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/22/iran-propaganda-push-seeks-to-project-unity-despite-internal-divisionsThe economy, already in desperate straits before the ​war, risks disintegration and a growing campaign of repression demonstrates the authorities’ fear of renewed internal unrest.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/22/nepal-moves-to-defer-ldc-graduation-until-2029The government cites geopolitical tensions, weak economic recovery, implementation delays and risks to jobs and exports as reasons for postponing Nepal’s planned graduation from Least Developed Country status.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/22/the-himalayan-times-publisher-settles-dues-with-former-news-editorIt implemented Labour Court order to clear dues to Anuj Arora after bank accounts and share transactions of The Himalayan Times were frozen over non-compliance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/22/how-the-hymen-test-continues-to-undermine-rape-investigations-in-nepalThe virginity test, which the World Health Organisation has called unscientific, is still a regular part of rape investigations in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/22/frisbee-fantom-and-kathmandu-hawks-victorious-in-himalayan-spirit-cupFantom reached the final, while Kathmandu Hawks will face Chunikhel Warriors for the final spot on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/22/nepal-set-318-run-target-for-usIshan Pandey and Dipendra Singh Airee power hosts to record ODI total of 317-8 in Cricket World Cup League 2 at TU ground in Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/22/rising-flood-and-landslide-risks-leave-karnali-settlements-exposedHeavy rain, glacial lake outbursts and weak geology are driving repeated disasters across Himalayan districts. Experts warn hundreds of settlements remain highly vulnerable.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/22/kami-rita-sherpa-receives-grand-welcome-in-kathmandu-after-record-32nd-everest-summitVeteran climber extends his own world record for most Everest ascents, strengthening his legacy in mountaineering history.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/22/briton-makes-record-everest-climb-by-foreigner-two-die-on-mountainKenton Cool, 52, climbed the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak before dawn and was descending to lower camps. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/22/government-halts-new-registration-of-public-vehicles-nationwideTransport Department cites pollution, traffic congestion and fuel cost pressures as reasons for indefinite suspension.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/22/nepal-women-complete-2-0-clean-sweep-over-malaysiaChasing 83 runs, Nepal win second T20I by seven wickets in Kuala Lumpur.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/22/us-and-iran-still-at-odds-on-key-issues-but-both-sides-report-signs-of-progressWashington and Tehran remain deadlocked over uranium stockpiles and the Strait of Hormuz as oil markets swing on fears of escalation and stalled diplomacy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/22/border-dispute-between-humla-and-bajura-escalates-over-police-post-constructionRoad blockade leaves travellers stranded for three days, with political parties demanding federal intervention and an immediate halt to construction in the contested area.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/22/bhatta-agrawal-among-29-recommended-for-prosecution-in-rs20-billion-money-laundering-caseInvestigators accuse prominent businessmen, including former FNCCI president Shekhar Golchha, of illegally diverting funds from listed companies, manipulating share prices and violating securities laws through coordinated stock market transactions.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/22/iodine-overdose-raises-health-alarm-in-nepalDoctors and studies point to excessive iodine in fortified salt as a possible factor behind rising hyperthyroidism cases in Nepal. Policy efforts to review iodine levels, however, remain stalled.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/22/a-different-kind-of-party-is-spreading-in-kathmandu-quiet-sober-and-at-dawnJoy Riot gatherings are introducing a new party culture that is phone- and alcohol-free, where dancing and presence replace the noise of traditional nightlife.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/22/students-bring-ghandruk-to-canvas-in-lalitpur‘Impressions from Ghandruk’ features works by 35 students who painted village life on site during an educational art tour.