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COP31 leaders try out new sales pitch for climate action: do it for the economy

Consumer 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,…

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Russia, Ukraine and US start second day of Abu Dhabi peace talks

The 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.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Industry Minister Sah visits India for CII Partnership Summit

Sah is scheduled to address the Trade Ministers’ Session and hold bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Nvidia faces deepening scrutiny over China chip ties, CEO affair

Allegations linking Huang to a suspected Chinese spy have triggered a board investigation and renewed scrutiny of Nvidia’s chip shipments to China.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Koshi recognises 13 additional languages for official use

The new provision brings the number of languages recognised for government business in the province to 14, including Nepali.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Palpa’s Dhaka cloth weaves its way from festive gifts to tourist keepsakes

Growing 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 employm…

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Nepal’s push for Himalayan climate agenda falls short at COP31

Proposal 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.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Behind Bangladesh’s garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall short

Bangladesh’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 cou…

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Karnali announces trials for 14 sports ahead of National Games

Provincial 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.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

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.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpur

A 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.

The Kathmandu Post16 h ago

Pakistan blames India’s Diwali fireworks for Lahore’s toxic air

Pakistan 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 consecuti…