WORLD
China's population falls again as births drop 17% a decade after the 1-child policy ended
China's population falls again as births drop 17% a decade a...
A decade after ending China's longtime, one-child policy, authorities are pushing a whole range of ideas and policies to try and encourage more births, ranging from cash subsidies to taxing condoms.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Political uncertainty clouds Nepal’s economic outlook: WB
Political uncertainty clouds Nepal’s economic outlook: WB
Unveiling its flagship report ‘Global Economic Prospects 2026,’ the World Bank has termed the economic future of Nepal ‘uncertain’ at a time when the economic activities in a number of lower middle income nations have been performing better.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
SEBON eases seed capital rules for mutual funds to boost secondary market activity
SEBON eases seed capital rules for mutual funds to boost sec...
SEBON introduced the change by amending the Collective Investment Schemes (Regulated Fund) Regulations, 2010, adopting a more flexible policy for mutual funds issuing new schemes.
Jan 20, 2026
WORLD
Nepal halts search after guide killed, Iranian climber missing
Nepal halts search after guide killed, Iranian climber missi...
Extreme conditions, including fierce winds, made rescue efforts impossible on the 8,481-metre (27,825-feet) high Mount Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Former PM Deuba not to contest HoR elections
Former PM Deuba not to contest HoR elections
Deuba has been elected from Dadeldhura in all elections since 2048 BS, but will not be a candidate this time, his secretariat has stated.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Journalist Rishi Dhamala to contest from Rautahat-4
Journalist Rishi Dhamala to contest from Rautahat-4
According to his wife, Aliza Gautam, Dhamala will contest the election representing the Aam Janata Party, using the mobile phone as his election symbol.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Ishwar Pokhrel to contest from Kathmandu Constituency-5
Ishwar Pokhrel to contest from Kathmandu Constituency-5
Pokhael has previously contested from this constituency in the last House of Representatives elections and the Constituent Assembly.
Jan 20, 2026
SPORTS
Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move on
Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff...
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev stayed alive, as did 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka, who rolled back the clock to reach the second round in his tournament farewell.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Parties scramble to finalise FPTP candidate lists for March 5 polls
Parties scramble to finalise FPTP candidate lists for March...
While parties have already submitted nominations under the proportional representation (PR) system, attention has now shifted to selecting candidates for the 165 constituencies contested through direct elections.
Jan 20, 2026
OPINION
Globalization or Polarization? Trump’s New Nationalism in an Interconnected World
Globalization or Polarization? Trump’s New Nationalism in an...
Trump’s renewed nationalism—marked by immigration freezes and withdrawal from global institutions—signals a shift from globalization to polarization, undermining cooperation, human mobility, and long-term global stability in an increasingly interconnected world.
Jan 20, 2026