WORLD
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out o...
In a post on Truth Social, he said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's government had been designated a foreign terrorist organisation and accused it of stealing US assets, as well as "Terrorism, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking".
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
S. Korean leader says livestreamed briefings may be better than Netflix
S. Korean leader says livestreamed briefings may be better t...
Regular presidential policy briefings were long held behind closed doors, but Seoul has begun streaming them online as part of a push for more "direct democracy".
Dec 17, 2025
Market
Gold, silver prices continue to rise
Gold, silver prices continue to rise
According to the FENEGOSIDA, the price of one tola of gold is now Rs 259,700, while one tola of silver stands at Rs 4,455.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
70 per cent of election-related work completed: Election Commission
70 per cent of election-related work completed: Election Com...
The interim government led by Sushila Karki is mandated to hold the HoR election on March 5, 2026.
Dec 17, 2025
POLITICS
UML General Convention: Long-delayed voting kicks off
UML General Convention: Long-delayed voting kicks off
Contenders for the party chair post, incumbent Chair KP Sharma Oli and Senior Vice-Chair Ishwar Pokhrel, have cast their votes.
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
EU set to scrap 2035 combustion-engine ban in car industry boost
EU set to scrap 2035 combustion-engine ban in car industry b...
The ban was hailed as a major win in the fight against climate change when it was adopted in 2023, but carmakers and their backers have lobbied hard over the past year for Brussels to relax it, in the face of fierce competition from China and a slower-than-expected shift to EVs.
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
Pentagon prepares major military reorganization plan: Report
Pentagon prepares major military reorganization plan: Report
If adopted, the proposal would mark one of the most significant changes at the military's top ranks in decades, the newspaper reported, citing five sources familiar with the matter.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal starts tiger census to track recovery
Nepal starts tiger census to track recovery
The survey will be conducted in four national parks in Nepal's forested southern plains, covering more than 8,000 square kilometres (3,000 square miles) of protected areas and adjoining forests, officials said.
Dec 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt falls short of revenue collection target, capital expenditure remains dismal
Govt falls short of revenue collection target, capital expen...
As per the records with the MoF, the government had set the revenue target of Rs 520.44 billion during mid-July and mid-December this year. But the actual realization was Rs 409.78 billion, a 78.74 percent of the targeted amount.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhrikutimandap turns into a ‘mini Nepal’
Bhrikutimandap turns into a ‘mini Nepal’
At Bhrikutimandap, the 11th UML General Convention blended music, culture, and politics, with delegates from across Nepal united in enthusiasm. Despite factional competition, mutual respect and loyalty to the party remained the overriding sentiment: “Whoever wins, UML wins.”
Dec 17, 2025