SPORTS
FIFA World Cup 2026 to kick off in 34 days
FIFA World Cup 2026 to kick off in 34 days
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off after 34 days.
May 09, 2026
WORLD
World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Lisa will feature, world governing body FIFA confirmed on Friday.
May 09, 2026
Political Affairs
Govt issues travel advisory to Nepali nationals against visiting Ukraine
Govt issues travel advisory to Nepali nationals against visi...
The government has cautioned Nepali citizens from not visiting Ukraine and requested all the Nepalis in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing the risk due to ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
May 09, 2026
WORLD
Attacks on civilians in eastern DRC raise alarm: UN
Attacks on civilians in eastern DRC raise alarm: UN
In the last three days, at least 34 civilians have reportedly been killed in a series of attacks in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for the UN secretary-general, quoting the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
May 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Web portal launched to collect suggestions for budget and policies and program
Web portal launched to collect suggestions for budget and po...
The government has launched a web portal aiming to collect suggestions on the upcoming annual budget and Policies and Programs for the next Fiscal Year (FY).
May 09, 2026
WORLD
China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war
China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war
Booming trade has represented a vital lifeline for Beijing in recent years as the domestic economy lags, with sluggish spending and a stubborn debt crisis in the property sector weighing on activity.
May 09, 2026
WORLD
US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship
US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship
"The Department of State is arranging a repatriation flight to support the safe return of American passengers on this ship," a State Department spokesperson said.
May 09, 2026
POLITICS
Acting CJ Malla calls for fearless judiciary amid political pressures
Acting CJ Malla calls for fearless judiciary amid political...
Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has urged judges to carry out their duties impartially, free from political influence, fear or pressure.
May 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price soars by Rs 3,800 per tola in a week
Gold price soars by Rs 3,800 per tola in a week
The price of gold in the domestic market decreased marginally by Rs 3,800 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict and attraction towards gold purchase.
May 09, 2026
WORLD
Two Singapore residents isolated for hantavirus test negative
Two Singapore residents isolated for hantavirus test negativ...
The two men aged 65 and 67 had been on the MV Hondius and also the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case from St Helena to Johannesburg on April 25, the CDA said a day earlier. The confirmed case did not travel to the city-state and died in South Africa.
May 09, 2026