WORLD
On rare earth supply, Trump for once seeks allies
On rare earth supply, Trump for once seeks allies
The trigger is simple -- China. The Asian power, seen by the United States as its long-term rival, has secured a dominant role over critical minerals, including rare earths vital to modern technologies from smartphones to electric cars to fighter jets.
Feb 04, 2026
WORLD
More than 250 people killed after separatist attacks in Pakistan: official
More than 250 people killed after separatist attacks in Paki...
Pakistan has been battling a Baloch separatist insurgency for decades, with frequent armed attacks on security forces, foreign nationals and non-local Pakistanis in the mineral-rich province bordering Afghanistan and Iran.
Feb 04, 2026
SPORTS
SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship: Nepal takes on unbeaten Bangladesh
SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship: Nepal takes on unbeaten Bang...
Bangladesh enters the match undefeated, while Nepal comes in with a mixed record—having lost 1-0 to India but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Bhutan.
Feb 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Election policeman dies after falling from cliff
Election policeman dies after falling from cliff
Chand was returning home after completing training at Sundarkhali Ground when he fell from a cliff at a place called Kharkate Salleri, resulting in his death this morning.
Feb 04, 2026
POLITICS
PM shows interest in resolving health insurance crisis
PM shows interest in resolving health insurance crisis
According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, she has called a meeting this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss the issue with concerned stakeholders.
Feb 04, 2026
Market
Gold price rises by Rs 14,400
Gold price rises by Rs 14,400
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 304,700 per tola, marking an increase of Rs 14,400.
Feb 04, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel returns home after Japan visit
President Paudel returns home after Japan visit
At the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Paudel, accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel, arrived in Japan on Monday, leading a Nepali delegation to attend a special ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.
Feb 04, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Bhandari pledges to scrap 'free-visa, free-ticket' scheme
Minister Bhandari pledges to scrap 'free-visa, free-ticket'...
He argued that these arrangements, introduced in the name of supporting workers, were in practice defrauding youths seeking foreign employment.
Feb 04, 2026
SOCIETY
APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province
APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Pr...
Senior Superintendent of Police, Digvijay Subedi, at APF's Baidyanath Battalion No-7, informed that APF will be setting up election security bases under the command of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in all nine districts of Sudurpaschim Province.
Feb 04, 2026
WORLD
NASA fuels its moon rocket in a crucial test to decide when Artemis astronauts will launch
NASA fuels its moon rocket in a crucial test to decide when...
The launch team began loading the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket with super-cold hydrogen and oxygen at Kennedy Space Center late at midday. More than 700,000 gallons (2.6 million liters) had to flow into the tanks and remain on board for several hours, mimicking the final stages of an actual countdown.
Feb 04, 2026