WORLD
Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's remarks came as reports emerged that US President Donald Trump had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran, and underlined the rift that the parties still need to close.
Jun 01, 2026
WORLD
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children...
The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Jun 01, 2026
SPORTS
SAFF Women’s Championship: Nepal set up semifinal clash with Bangladesh
SAFF Women’s Championship: Nepal set up semifinal clash with...
Resting regular captain and goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Nepal still secured top spot in the three-team group and will now face Group ‘B’ runners-up Bangladesh in the semifinal on June 3.
Jun 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Second Karnali Daughters Conference issues 10-point declaration for girls' empowerment
Second Karnali Daughters Conference issues 10-point declarat...
Based on the submissions and recommendations of the conference participants who gathered on May 30-31, the Declaration calls for an end to child marriage, gender-based discrimination, and other harmful practices that remain constant barriers for building a bright future for daughters.
Jun 01, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting today, budget deliberations to begin
HoR meeting today, budget deliberations to begin
The meeting, set to start at 1 PM, will see Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle present a proposal to initiate deliberations on the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal year 2026/27.
Jun 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather forecast: Rain likely in some areas
Weather forecast: Rain likely in some areas
As forecast by the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there will be partly to generally cloudy conditions over hilly and mountainous regions, while the Terai region will be partly cloudy.
Jun 01, 2026
POLITICS
Lamichhane to meet top BJP leaders during five-day India visit
Lamichhane to meet top BJP leaders during five-day India vis...
Lamichhane will hold high-level political and diplomatic meetings in New Delhi, including discussions with the BJP's top leadership.
Jun 01, 2026
ECONOMY
PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades
PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructur...
The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 units per month, sparking widespread criticism.
Jun 01, 2026
WORLD
Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea
Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarte...
The 36-year-old downed Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in the last 16 and will next face either Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva or Switzerland's 170th-ranked Jil Teichmann.
Jun 01, 2026
WORLD
Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician
Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presiden...
Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor compared to his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden.
Jun 01, 2026