WORLD

Trump's Board of Peace fund is empty: FT

Trump's Board of Peace fund is empty: FT

Trump first conceived of the board to rebuild Gaza, where Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-backed ceasefire in October in...

Trump first conceived of the board to rebuild Gaza, where Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-backed ceasefire in October in...

May 28, 2026

WORLD

Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Cour...

Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Cour...

May 28, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt faces backlash over misuse of taxpayers’ money for cooperative bailout plan

Govt faces backlash over misuse of taxpayers’ money for cooperative bailout plan

Last week, it disbursed Rs 1.4 million to 378 depositors.

Last week, it disbursed Rs 1.4 million to 378 depositors.

May 28, 2026

WORLD

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was pr...

The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was pr...

May 28, 2026

OPINION

Cheap Cigarettes, Costly Consequences for Nepal

Cheap Cigarettes, Costly Consequences for Nepal

Nepal is losing billions in revenue and public health costs by keeping tobacco taxes too low.

Nepal is losing billions in revenue and public health costs by keeping tobacco taxes too low.

May 28, 2026

Editorial

Reviving Nepal’s Health Insurance Scheme

Reviving Nepal’s Health Insurance Scheme

Linking tobacco, alcohol and sugary product taxes directly to Nepal’s struggling health insurance fund could reviv...

Linking tobacco, alcohol and sugary product taxes directly to Nepal’s struggling health insurance fund could reviv...

May 28, 2026

ECONOMY

Economic Survey flags delays in national pride projects

Economic Survey flags delays in national pride projects

Nepal’s flagship national pride and strategic road projects continue to lag far behind schedule, with the latest E...

Nepal’s flagship national pride and strategic road projects continue to lag far behind schedule, with the latest E...

May 27, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s economy projected to expand 3.85% in FY 2025/26

Nepal’s economy projected to expand 3.85% in FY 2025/26

The survey projects the national economy to expand by 3.85 percent this fiscal year, estimating its size at Rs 6.6 trill...

The survey projects the national economy to expand by 3.85 percent this fiscal year, estimating its size at Rs 6.6 trill...

May 27, 2026

POLITICS

NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests

NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests

The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Khar...

The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Khar...

May 27, 2026

POLITICS

NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in Nakkhu jailbreak

NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in Nakkhu jailbreak

The NHRC report states that the act of being released from prison in an unauthorized manner is not only a violation of h...

The NHRC report states that the act of being released from prison in an unauthorized manner is not only a violation of h...

May 27, 2026