SOCIETY
Women’s representation in civil service rises sharply, health sector sees female majority
Women’s representation in civil service rises sharply, healt...
Of the total workforce under the Nepal Health Service, 54.7 percent are women, compared to 45.3 percent men, with 4,518 employees currently serving across the country.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
5th Meeting of Nepal-Switzerland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism concludes
5th Meeting of Nepal-Switzerland Bilateral Consultation Mech...
The two sides appreciated the longstanding friendship and close partnership between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation, the Ministry added.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Oil prices bounce higher after new US strikes on Iran
Oil prices bounce higher after new US strikes on Iran
The price jumps erased much of Wednesday's declines on the hopes of an imminent deal to end the conflict that has all but halted shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz for months.
May 28, 2026
POLITICS
Chinese ambassador pays courtesy call on VP Yadav
Chinese ambassador pays courtesy call on VP Yadav
During the meeting on Wednesday, they discussed Nepal-China relations based on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and long-term friendship, as well as economic cooperation and future collaboration, according to the Office of the Vice-President.
May 28, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices see sharp decline
Gold, silver prices see sharp decline
The price of gold dropped sharply on Thursday.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UN
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030:...
The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN's weather and climate agency said the trend was set to continue, with a new hottest-ever year "likely" before 2031.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
HoR Member Sherpa scales Mt Sagarmatha
HoR Member Sherpa scales Mt Sagarmatha
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Sherpa reached the top of the world at 5:40 AM on Wednesday, along with a logo of the Federal Parliament.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
Hit by a so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa that is pushing the mercury well above normal levels for May, some Europeans even admitted they were considering getting air conditioning, in a region famously averse.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Weak regulation erodes public trust in cooperatives: report
Weak regulation erodes public trust in cooperatives: report
The findings were included in the “Cooperative Irregularities Investigation Commission Report, 2026,” which highlights growing instability in the sector.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again chall...
Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky cea...
Kuwait’s military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted.
May 28, 2026