WORLD
Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls
Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls
Rubio's visit is the final stage of a whirlwind trip to Europe that also saw him address the Munich Security Conference and visit another right-wing ally, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
JSP Nepal candidate from Rupandehi-3 joins UML
JSP Nepal candidate from Rupandehi-3 joins UML
He has announced his decision to join the CPN-UML.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
I am close to people, my victory is certain: Renu Dahal
I am close to people, my victory is certain: Renu Dahal
Her remarks came in response to a news story by an online media outlet on Sunday suggesting she could be defeated by her rival Sobita Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Chitwan-3.
Feb 16, 2026
WORLD
Bitter cold complicates Ukraine's drone defence
Bitter cold complicates Ukraine's drone defence
Temperatures across the 1,200-kilometre (745-mile) front line have plunged to their lowest of the entire four-year Russia-Ukraine war, complicating the use of battery-powered drones, central to both sides' military tactics.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
EC issues 63-Point guidelines; Campaigning set to February 4 to March 2
EC issues 63-Point guidelines; Campaigning set to February 4...
The EC has warned parties and candidates against obstructing voters’ rights through intimidation, threats, coercion, harassment, social boycott, bribery, economic inducement, or religious provocation.
Feb 16, 2026
WORLD
India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount
India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount
The deal announced this month has rattled India's powerful farmers' unions, who argue that cheap US imports would throttle local producers in a country where agriculture employs more than 700 million people.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earnings from Kirtipur hills
Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earnings...
Nepal can truly become a digital hub within five years. This is not rhetoric—it is a working plan. We must act without wasting time,” Thapa emphasized.
Feb 16, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices drop
Gold, silver prices drop
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the hallmarked gold price decreased by Rs 3,000 to Rs 302,800 per tola, down from Rs 305,800 per tola on Sunday.
Feb 16, 2026
WORLD
Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link
Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video...
Akram and his father, Sajid, allegedly attacked a Hanukkah celebration in December. Sajid was shot and killed by police during the attack.
Feb 16, 2026
POLITICS
Ballot printing enters final stage, says JEMC
Ballot printing enters final stage, says JEMC
Executive Managing Director Yadu Nath Paudel said the pending ballots for Bagmati Province would be printed by this evening.
Feb 16, 2026