POLITICS
UML revives the ‘Bidya Card’ at a sensitive political moment
UML revives the ‘Bidya Card’ at a sensitive political moment
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s renewed UML membership has reignited debate over party succession, constitutional neutrality, and shifting power equations inside Nepal’s largest communist party.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
Japanese PM travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits
Japanese PM travels to meet South Korea president for second...
Lee will host Takaichi in his hometown of Andong, a southeastern South Korean city famous for a centuries-old traditional folk village that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In January, the two met in Takaichi’s hometown of Nara, an ancient Japanese capital.
May 19, 2026
POLITICS
MPs flag squatters’ issues, idol theft, caste discrimination and suicides in HoR
MPs flag squatters’ issues, idol theft, caste discrimination...
Speaking during the emergency session of the House, MPs urged the government to respond more effectively and urgently to mounting public concerns across multiple fronts.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each half of the World Cup matches that will take place between June 11 and July 19 in 16 stadiums across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff
Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff
The 27-nation bloc struck an accord with Washington last July setting levies on most European goods at 15 percent, but to the US president's frustration a final version of the text still needs nailing down on the EU side.
May 19, 2026
POLITICS
Shram Sanskriti Party continues placard protest in HoR
Shram Sanskriti Party continues placard protest in HoR
The party had staged a similar protest during Monday’s session as well, maintaining its stance for a second consecutive day inside the House.
May 19, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
In the international market, gold is currently being traded at USD 4,544 per ounce.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony postponed again due to 'security, diplomatic arrang...
Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony postponed again due t...
As per Netanyahu's attorney, he was full of meetings "until the late hours of day" and also filed a confidential copy of Israel PM's schedule for Monday in the court, as per Times of Israel.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump p...
The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up his visit on Friday, the first by a US president to China in nearly a decade and one aimed at stabilising their turbulent relations.
May 19, 2026
Entertainment
Aswini Jha grabs ‘Excellence in Pageant Choreography Award -2026'
Aswini Jha grabs ‘Excellence in Pageant Choreography Award -...
Receiving the award, Jha expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his team, organizers, supporters, and all the well-wishers who have stood beside him throughout his journey to date.
May 19, 2026