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UNFPA's New Nepal Representative Presents Credentials to Foreign Minister
UNFPA's New Nepal Representative Presents Credentials to For...
During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Khanal and Haridass reaffirmed the partnership between the Government of Nepal and UNFPA in areas including population and development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and evidence-based policymaking.
Jul 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Panasonic, UNFPA provide solar lanterns to strengthen climate-resilient maternal healthcar...
Panasonic, UNFPA provide solar lanterns to strengthen climat...
The initiative is part of the Japan-funded project titled “Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” implemented by UNFPA.
Jul 16, 2026
WORLD
Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN
Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar...
The UN's International Organization for Migration and its refugee agency UNHCR voiced alarm in a joint statement at reports "that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days".
Jul 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt puts outsourcing plan on hold after deal with protesting contract workers
Govt puts outsourcing plan on hold after deal with protestin...
The two sides agreed to halt the outsourcing plan, continue the employment of contract, salaried and temporary workers, provide them with a dearness allowance, and enroll them in the Social Security Fund.
Jul 16, 2026
WORLD
US approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
US approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arab...
"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region," the State Department said in a release.
Jul 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Power export to India increased to 1,650 MW
Power export to India increased to 1,650 MW
According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, the two sides agreed under the Combined Power Transfer arrangement to increase electricity exports from Nepal to India to 1,650 MW from the existing 1,100 MW.
Jul 16, 2026
WORLD
US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil
US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil
The 25-percent tariff is set to take effect July 22, a senior US official told reporters.
Jul 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Violent elephant Dhrube released after radio collaring
Violent elephant Dhrube released after radio collaring
Dhrube's tusks were also trimmed before its release.
Jul 16, 2026
WORLD
Russian strikes on Ukraine capital kill 2 people
Russian strikes on Ukraine capital kill 2 people
The attack is the latest in Russia's near-daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities, as Moscow presses its invasion which is now in its fifth year.
Jul 16, 2026
POLITICS
Vice President Yadav meets Qatari Amir in Doha
Vice President Yadav meets Qatari Amir in Doha
According to the Office of the Vice President, the high-level meeting took place at the Lusail Palace in the city of Lusail, Qatar.
Jul 16, 2026