WORLD
Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats
Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats
West Texas Intermediate jumped 1.5 percent per barrel, while international benchmark Brent North Sea crude edged higher.
Feb 18, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Sharma congratulates Bangladesh PM on election victory
Foreign Minister Sharma congratulates Bangladesh PM on elect...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma met the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday evening, extending warm congratulations and delivering a message from his Nepali counterpart Sushila Karki.
Feb 18, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power
Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power
Top of the list for 60-year-old Rahman will be to improve security, heal rifts in a country polarised by years of bitter rivalry, and tackle the economic woes of the world's second-largest garment exporter.
Feb 18, 2026
WORLD
India eyes $200B in data center investments as it ramps up its AI hub ambitions
India eyes $200B in data center investments as it ramps up i...
The investments underscore the reliance of tech titans on India as a key technology and talent base in the global race for AI dominance. For New Delhi, they bring in high-value infrastructure and foreign capital at a scale that can accelerate its digital transformation ambitions.
Feb 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt enforces E-commerce Directive 2026 to streamline online businesses
Govt enforces E-commerce Directive 2026 to streamline online...
In addition, e-commerce firms must use digital payment gateways approved by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Feb 18, 2026
OPINION
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Bangladesh’s 2026 Election
Security First: What Nepal Can—and Cannot—Learn from Banglad...
Election security is not just paperwork—it is a big expense for any country.
Feb 18, 2026
OPINION
From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a New Nepal-China Narrative
From Threat Perceptions to Shared Opportunities: Toward a Ne...
Nepali society is increasingly seeking a renewed narrative in its relation with China. Earlier discourses have been framed by suspicion toward Tibetan religious and spiritual activities, as well as Nepal’s external engagements—even when such activities are undertaken by Nepali citizens o...
Feb 18, 2026
Editorial
Public Spending Bottlenecks
Public Spending Bottlenecks
With capital spending at just 15.62 per cent of its annual target, Nepal’s sluggish budget execution is weighing heavily on economic momentum and development progress.
Feb 18, 2026
SPORTS
Airee, Jha power Nepal to stunning win over Scotland
Airee, Jha power Nepal to stunning win over Scotland
The victory orchestrated by a crucial partnership between Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulshan Jha was Nepal’s first in twelve years in a T20 World Cup match..
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
African swine fever detected in 10,000 pigs around the Valley; farmers urged to remain ale...
African swine fever detected in 10,000 pigs around the Valle...
As no vaccine against the disease is currently available, the ministry has advised farmers to strictly follow biosecurity measures on farms and to immediately inform animal service centres or relevant authorities at the federal, provincial or local levels if pigs die under unusual circumstances.
Feb 17, 2026