WORLD
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for support...
The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the global football spectacle, including refusing to issue visas for some of its support staff, as the two countries remain at war after the US and Israel attacked the country in late February.
Jun 09, 2026
POLITICS
Sudan Gurung reappointed Home Minister, Mahabir Pun named Science Minister
Sudan Gurung reappointed Home Minister, Mahabir Pun named Sc...
Both ministers are scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy at 3 PM today, according to a source at Baluwatar.
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
Govt to receive report of Sudan Gurung probe committee
Govt to receive report of Sudan Gurung probe committee
Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the report would be studied before moving ahead with further procedures.
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
Mathematicians say 'don't believe hype' on AI capabilities
Mathematicians say 'don't believe hype' on AI capabilities
The "Leiden Declaration", backed by over 150 professors from across the world including Europe, Japan and the US, warned governments especially not to "believe the hype" about systems' maths abilities.
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
Exoplanets can have magnetic fields, 'hot Jupiter' winds reveal
Exoplanets can have magnetic fields, 'hot Jupiter' winds rev...
The observations offer the strongest evidence yet of magnetic fields outside our cosmic backyard, a subject which has long eluded scientists.
Jun 09, 2026
POLITICS
PM to address Parliament if needed: Govt Spokesperson Pokharel
PM to address Parliament if needed: Govt Spokesperson Pokhar...
Responding to a question on whether the prime minister was facing difficulty attending Parliament, he said, “If the prime minister had any difficulty, he would not have gone there in the first place. When he appeared, there were hardly any questions from the opposition—far fewer than exp...
Jun 09, 2026
Health
Govt to recover arrears from medical colleges operating extra beds
Govt to recover arrears from medical colleges operating extr...
According to the ministry, around Rs 17.84 million in arrears has been identified from such institutions, and preparations are underway to recover the amount.
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace d...
Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, but diplomacy has stalled and the two sides have traded fire despite a ceasefire in place since April 8.
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
US judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications
US judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for skilled visa applic...
District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic-ruled states that the move usurped taxation powers held by Congress and the fee for the H-1B visas constituted an unlawful tax.
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near...
What caused the crash remained unclear Tuesday morning in the Middle East, which was still reeling after Iran and Israel exchanged fire the previous day in the biggest strain yet to the nominal ceasefire in the Iran war.
Jun 09, 2026