WORLD

10 newly elected Thai MPs accused over push for royal insult law reform

10 newly elected Thai MPs accused over push for royal insult law reform

Thailand's lese-majeste law shields the king and his family from criticism and carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 ye...

Thailand's lese-majeste law shields the king and his family from criticism and carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 ye...

Feb 10, 2026

WORLD

Will Takaichi's win calm strained Japan-China ties?

Will Takaichi's win calm strained Japan-China ties?

After Sunday's election victory, she possesses an unusual degree of latitude to accelerate military spending and overhau...

After Sunday's election victory, she possesses an unusual degree of latitude to accelerate military spending and overhau...

Feb 10, 2026

SOCIETY

Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in prison

Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in prison

A joint bench of high court judges Mahendra Nath Upadhyay and Prakash Chandra Adhikari delivered the verdict following r...

A joint bench of high court judges Mahendra Nath Upadhyay and Prakash Chandra Adhikari delivered the verdict following r...

Feb 10, 2026

SPORTS

Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win

Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win

Scotland piled up 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4...

Scotland piled up 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4...

Feb 10, 2026

SPORTS

Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup

In their first T20 World Cup since 2022, Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103 before knocking off the runs with 39 balls to sp...

In their first T20 World Cup since 2022, Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103 before knocking off the runs with 39 balls to sp...

Feb 10, 2026

OPINION

From Howaldar to Reforms: Sequencing Bank Realism with NRB and the IMF

From Howaldar to Reforms: Sequencing Bank Realism with NRB and the IMF

Evergreening is not Nepal specific, there are numerous examples across time and geographies where different loan modific...

Evergreening is not Nepal specific, there are numerous examples across time and geographies where different loan modific...

Feb 10, 2026

Editorial

Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth

Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth

Nepal’s challenge is not having recurrent expenditure, but its size and weak link to performance. Salaries and all...

Nepal’s challenge is not having recurrent expenditure, but its size and weak link to performance. Salaries and all...

Feb 10, 2026

POLITICS

Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by 25 days

Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by 25 days

On Monday, the Cabinet decided to extend the tenure of the commission headed by former Supreme Court Justice Gauri Bahad...

On Monday, the Cabinet decided to extend the tenure of the commission headed by former Supreme Court Justice Gauri Bahad...

Feb 10, 2026

POLITICS

High-profile contests in 20 constituencies draw national attention

High-profile contests in 20 constituencies draw national attention

Candidates have stepped up outreach to voters with campaign programmes and policy pledges. While all constituencies carr...

Candidates have stepped up outreach to voters with campaign programmes and policy pledges. While all constituencies carr...

Feb 10, 2026

POLITICS

UN Resident Coordinator Lila Peters Yahia presents credentials to PM Karki

UN Resident Coordinator Lila Peters Yahia presents credentials to PM Karki

Pieters Yahia brings over 25 years of experience in development and humanitarian leadership.

Pieters Yahia brings over 25 years of experience in development and humanitarian leadership.

Feb 09, 2026