POLITICS
On-site security assessment carried out at border area polling stations
On-site security assessment carried out at border area polli...
To ensure a peaceful election process, security agencies from Koshi Province and Sunsari district initiated monitoring of these polling stations on Wednesday.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Japan births fall for 10th straight year
Japan births fall for 10th straight year
The data includes births to Japanese nationals in Japan, foreign births in Japan and babies born to Japanese nationals overseas.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
'Public lynching': Senegal cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
'Public lynching': Senegal cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
Amplifying the repression, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Govt bans vehicle movement from midnight of March 4 for polls
Govt bans vehicle movement from midnight of March 4 for poll...
Only emergency, diplomatic, and authorized vehicles — such as ambulances, fire engines, hearse vehicles, blood transport services, and utility repair vehicles — will be allowed to operate.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
The UN-run market, established under the Paris climate accord, allows companies and countries to offset their excess emissions by financing projects that cut greenhouse gases in other nations.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Govt bans sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol until election
Govt bans sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol unti...
The decision was made by the High-Level Election Security Committee, which imposed the ban starting seven days before the voting day and will remain in effect until the final election results are announced.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Search for Deuba in Sudurpaschim: NC’s election strategy faces questions amid absence of p...
Search for Deuba in Sudurpaschim: NC’s election strategy fac...
The absence of Deuba is being closely watched because of his political influence in the region.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Fresh Russian barrage wounds 23 in multiple Ukrainian cities
Fresh Russian barrage wounds 23 in multiple Ukrainian cities
The Ukrainian air force reported high-speed targets heading toward the capital shortly before Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said Russia was striking the city with drones and ballistic missiles.
Feb 26, 2026
Market
Gold price increases
Gold price increases
With this increase, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 315,400 per tola.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
US-Ukraine talks to open in Geneva after overnight Russian strikes
US-Ukraine talks to open in Geneva after overnight Russian s...
The meeting will bring together Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with a full trilateral session involving Russia expected in early March.
Feb 26, 2026