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MCC approves additional $50 million for Nepal to cover incre...

The MCC Board of Directors has approved an additional $50 million in funding for the Nepal Compact, bringing the total Compact value to $747 million. 
Jan 03, 2025
POLITICS

President Carter leaves an enduring legacy in Nepal’s journe...

President Carter’s connection to Nepal has left an enduring legacy in the country's journey from conflict to peace, particularly through his role in facilitating the end of the decade-long armed conflict and helping the integration of Maoist rebels into mainstream politics.  
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY

US firm fined over $ 55 million for bribing Nepali officials...

The Illinois-based company was implicated in bribery schemes involving government officials in Nepal and South Africa, aiming to secure business with state-owned airlines. The AAR admitted to conspiring to pay bribes between 2015 and 2020, resulting in nearly $24 million in illicit profits from the...
Dec 24, 2024
POLITICS

US Assistant Secy Lu commends Nepal's TJ progress, Urges bro...

While addressing a group of journalists before wrapping up his two-day visit to Nepal on Monday, Assistant Secretary Lu mentioned that the ongoing discussions around transitional justice are critical.
Dec 10, 2024
SOCIETY

Israeli Ambassador Bass confirms Nepali student Bipin Joshi,...

A total of 10 Nepali students, who were in Israel as a part of the Earn and Learn program in Israel were brutally murdered by the Hamas militants as they targeted everyone attending the Nova Music festival and those living in the surrounding areas on October 7, 2023. An 11th student, Joshi was abduc...
Dec 05, 2024
POLITICS

Nepal, China sign cooperation framework agreement to impleme...

The two countries agree to expedite 10 projects under new BRI deal in the first phase
Dec 05, 2024
Republica Watch

Nepal's second int'l airport reopens two years later, but lo...

While the resumption of international flights after a hiatus of more than two years signals hope for the future of the Gautam Buddha International Airport -- Nepal’s second international airport – several operational, logistical and policy hurdles must be addressed to unlock its full pot...
Nov 28, 2024
POLITICS

NC, UML reach an understanding not to implement BRI projects...

According to officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Oli's visit to China will highly likely focus more on implementing previous agreements rather than signing the BRI project implementation plan.
Nov 23, 2024
POLITICS

Former Prez Bhandari, VP Pun eye political comeback amid UML...

While the former President Bhandari has made it no longer a secret, her deputy Pun is also mulling to return to active politics.
Nov 21, 2024
POLITICS

Former Speaker and prominent civil society leader Damannath...

Late Dhungana remembered for his role in Nepal’s peace process and democratic movement. 
Nov 18, 2024