WORLD
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin's visit will be scrutinised for tangible takeaways.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
SC senior-most Justice Malla goes on 20-day leave amid CJ appointment row
SC senior-most Justice Malla goes on 20-day leave amid CJ ap...
Justice Malla has been expressing dissatisfaction over the recommendation of Manoj Kumar Sharma as CJ, arguing that the established precedent of appointing the senior-most justice to the top post has been breached.
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
Shram Sanskriti Party continues protest for third straight day; Speaker warns of action
Shram Sanskriti Party continues protest for third straight d...
Speaker DP Aryal issued a ruling, instructing the protesting lawmakers, including party Chair Harka Raj Rai Sampang, to maintain parliamentary dignity and warned of action if such conduct continues.
May 20, 2026
Market
Gold, silver price drops in Nepali market
Gold, silver price drops in Nepali market
Gold price in Nepal’s bullion market declined on Wednesday, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Federation.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
China to work with US on slashing tariffs
China to work with US on slashing tariffs
The world's two top economies spent much of 2025 embroiled in an escalating trade war, until the two leaders reached a one-year truce when they met in South Korea in October.
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Chief Whip Pariyar calls for equitable development and social justice
RSP Chief Whip Pariyar calls for equitable development and s...
Pariyar said the country needs “not only development, but equitable development,” emphasizing that prosperity must reach marginalized communities, including Dalits, women, Muslims, Karnali residents, and the landless poor.
May 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt committed to removing Nepal from FATF's grey list: Minister Wagle
Govt committed to removing Nepal from FATF's grey list: Mini...
Minister Wagle expressed this commitment during a discussion held at his office today on the action plan related to the International Cooperation Review Group under the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar wind...
Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create dazzling auroras in the skies known as the northern or southern lights.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city
Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' ci...
But some regulars fear the weekly event could come under threat amid US President Donald Trump's program to make the District of Columbia "safe and beautiful."
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
UN stresses entrepreneurship, inclusive growth for Nepal’s long-term development
UN stresses entrepreneurship, inclusive growth for Nepal’s l...
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United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia made the remarks during a meeting with Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, president of the International Relations & Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD), at the UN House on Monday, reads a statement issued by IRGDD.
May 20, 2026