WORLD
How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?
How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?
With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
May 22, 2026
POLITICS
UML finalizing leaders' portfolio division
UML finalizing leaders' portfolio division
The secretariat meeting is expected to give a final touch to the leaders' portfolio, which was proposed by UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at the meeting on May 19.
May 22, 2026
WORLD
At least 19 dead in Honduras palm farm massacre
At least 19 dead in Honduras palm farm massacre
The killings took place the previous night in Rigores, in the restive Bajo Aguan region, where rival gangs have fought over control of palm plantations and drug trafficking routes.
May 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Former finance ministers urge reforms, spending cuts and realistic budget
Former finance ministers urge reforms, spending cuts and rea...
Their collective message emphasized the need to strengthen private sector participation, focus on infrastructure development, and move toward long-term structural transformation of the economy.
May 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Chances of rain likely in some provinces
Chances of rain likely in some provinces
The Department stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and the remaining provinces today.
May 22, 2026
DIASPORA
'WHO ready to cooperate with Nepal'
'WHO ready to cooperate with Nepal'
The ministry's Assistant Spokesperson, Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari, said that the meeting between Minister Mehta and the WHO Director General was held during the 79th World Health Assembly organized by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.
May 22, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet reshuffled in Madhesh Province
Cabinet reshuffled in Madhesh Province
Province Chief Surendra Labh Karn reshuffled the council of ministers of Madhesh Province on the recommendation of Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav as per Article 168 (9) of the Constitution of Nepal.
May 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Madhesh Province growth lags behind national average
Madhesh Province growth lags behind national average
According to estimates released by the National Statistics Office on Wednesday, Madhesh’s growth has been on a downward trend for three consecutive years.
May 22, 2026
WORLD
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some f...
The India Meteorological Department forecast maximum temperatures Thursday of around 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in the capital, New Delhi, where authorities have opened temporary “cooling zones” to help people cope.
May 22, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal taking on USA in ICC World Cup League 2
Nepal taking on USA in ICC World Cup League 2
Among the six matches played in the tri-series, which also features Scotland, Nepal have secured two wins, while the United States have won one. Scotland had won two matches.
May 22, 2026