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Nepal defeat Afghanistan by five wicketsThe win has increased Nepal’s chances of marching on to the quarterfinals against Asian powerhouses. The Rhinos face Japan tomorrow.The Kathmandu Post
International media highlight Shah’s climate message, regional proposal—and shadesCoverage of the prime minister’s UN address has centred on Nepal’s floods, climate justice and a proposed Himalayan climate resilience mechanism.The Kathmandu Post
Heavy rain prompts travel curbs, school closures across NepalAuthorities suspend night-time transport, close schools and urge people to postpone travel as heavy rainfall raises the risk of floods and landslides.The Kathmandu Post
At the UN, Shah to bring Nepal’s climate crisis into focusThe world’s youngest national leader makes his UN debut as Nepal seeks greater support for communities bearing the costs of climate disasters.The Kathmandu Post
At UN, Prime Minister Balendra Shah to make Nepal’s case for climate justiceShah will cite the Bhotekoshi flood devastation and ask wealthy nations to provide more money, technology and support for reconstruction.The Kathmandu Post
From flood disaster to climate warning, Shah makes the Himalayas his UN messageNepal’s prime minister calls for a Himalayan climate-resilience mechanism, more grant-based finance, and stronger regional early-warning systems as climate extremes threaten mountain communities.The Kathmandu Post
A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meetTrump-Xi talks in Washington highlight questions over the UN’s influence amid financial strain and global conflicts.The Kathmandu Post
What is a ‘super El Niño’ and how will it affect the weather?A potentially record-strength El Niño could drive extreme heat, floods and droughts worldwide, with major risks to crops, food security and public health.The Kathmandu Post
Sita Air aircraft tyre comes off during landing at Dolpa airportThirteen passengers, including seven foreign nationals, were unharmed after the aircraft’s rear tyre came off on landing, blocking the runway and disrupting flights.The Kathmandu Post
AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human controlAltman plans to urge world leaders to adopt benchmarks for measuring AI capabilities and assessing the safeguards companies put in place as they develop the technology, an OpenAI executive told reporters on Tuesday.The Kathmandu Post
Xi rolls into Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaringXi heads into his September 24 meeting with Trump from a position of economic strength, as China’s exports surge and Washington faces pressure to secure an extension of their fragile trade truce.The Kathmandu Post
Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capitalThe reported strike came amid a surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh warning residents of possible aerial threats and Saudi air defences intercepting a missile.The Kathmandu Post
World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and UkraineLeaders confront wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising AI risks and a deepening crisis of confidence and funding at the 80-year-old world body.The Kathmandu Post
Small Nepali contingent has big hopes in 20th Asian GamesAs Japan hosts the Asian Games after 32 years amid housing complaints in Nagoya, Nepal fields a slashed squad of 135 athletes eyeing medal glory in double figures.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal’s floods left thousands unidentified. DNA can helpDNA testing can’t undo the flood. But it can help the affected families bid farewell to those they lost.The Kathmandu Post
Q&A: How Nepal can still identify those who died in the floodForensic scientist Lata Gautam on documenting the dead, the limits of DNA, the choices Nepal is making over the hundreds of unidentified flood victims — and the forensic capacity the country still lacks.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal flood toll rises to 1,252 as at least 4,216 remain unaccounted forThe death toll continues to rise as thousands remain unaccounted for, including nearly 900 hydropower workers still missing.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal rescue teams race to reach workers feared trapped in hydropower tunnelsSearch crews are clearing debris, draining flooded tunnels and blasting through rock as operations continue at several projects in flood-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot.The Kathmandu Post
Bhotekoshi floods expose gaps in Nepal’s emergency communicationsMost mobile services have been restored, but damaged towers and fibre have forced operators onto slower backup systems as experts call for the implementation of a disaster communications plan drafted after the 2015 earthquake.The Kathmandu Post
Death toll from Bhotekoshi flood reaches 903Government figures show 4,247 people remain unaccounted for, including 592 foreign nationals, as search and identification efforts continue in the flood-hit districts.The Kathmandu Post
Drones take on a new role in Nepal’s disaster response—from delivering food to carrying bodiesOnce deployed mainly by international rescue teams after the 2015 earthquake, Nepal’s drone expertise is now helping deliver supplies, search for survivors and even airlift bodies from areas rescuers cannot safely reach.The Kathmandu Post
With climate risks looming, are we ready to face the new disaster together?Nepal, India and China share a mountain ecosystem and face increasing effects of climate change.The Kathmandu Post
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official saysIranian missiles target US forces in Jordan after American forces hit two launchers allegedly being prepared to fire rockets and lay sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal has not rejected foreign rescue aid, says foreign ministerKathmandu seeks specialised international support, including tunnel rescue teams, refrigeration units for bodies and heavy-lift drones, as difficult terrain hampers operations.The Kathmandu Post
Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’During the present conflict, Tehran has struck US military facilities as well as other infrastructure in Gulf states, underscoring the tensions between Tehran and its Gulf neighbours.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal flood rescuers battle treacherous terrain and shortages to find the missingSoldiers, police and specialist teams search buried tunnels, collapsed structures and debris three days after the Bhotekoshi disaster, battling treacherous terrain and equipment shortages.The Kathmandu Post
Barrier lake near Nepal-China border fully drains, China saysNatural outflow has emptied most of the water impounded after last week’s massive ice-rock avalanche.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims, PM saysThe government will retain DNA and other identifying evidence before managing unidentified bodies, as 675 victims have been recovered from flood-hit districts so far.The Kathmandu Post
Nepali Army rescues 2,697 people from flood-hit RasuwaMore than 8,300 troops are deployed in affected districts as rescue efforts continue, while heavy rain temporarily halts work to locate the entrance to a hydropower tunnel.The Kathmandu Post
Indian, Chinese and Korean teams moved to flood-hit areas to support search and rescue effortAn 11-member specialised reconnaissance team for tunnel rescue from India has mobilised while a tunnel rescue team from China is also at work.The Kathmandu Post
Hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels after Bhotekoshi floodNepali Army rescues workers from some sites, but access remains a major obstacle at projects across the Trishuli corridor.The Kathmandu Post
Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palaceMany mourners who came on Friday praised Harald’s spirit of inclusiveness.The Kathmandu Post
How Nepal is mobilising funds in flood responseThe government has immediate access to around Rs20 billion from the current fiscal year’s budget for rescue, relief and other emergency needs. Following the devastating Bhotekoshi flood, donations to government relief funds are also pouring in.The Kathmandu Post
Trump says US will provide ‘anything’ Nepal needs after deadly floodNepal’s death toll has reached 475, while hundreds remain missing and 90 Americans are still unaccounted for, according to Nepali and US officials.The Kathmandu Post
Climate change boosted risk of devastating Himalayan flood, experts sayRising temperatures, melting glaciers and unstable mountain slopes are increasing the risk of cascading disasters in the Himalayas.The Kathmandu Post
Nepal agrees to foreign help for flood rescueAmid pressure from countries whose nationals remain missing, officials say they would allow international experts to assist in tunnel rescues and body identification.The Kathmandu Post
Internal rift widens in UML over policy and leadership reformSenior party leaders push for structural and leadership changes, but party chair Oli refuses to back down.The Kathmandu Post
India’s rising power demand offers Nepal a market—but not foreverIndia’s electricity demand is projected to more than double over the next decade, but its rapid expansion of solar, wind, storage and nuclear power means Nepal cannot assume it will remain a captive market for its hydropower.The Kathmandu Post
Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with USThe US accuses Iran of failing to honor an agreement under the deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Tehran says Washington has reneged on its commitments, including lifting a blockade of Iranian ports.The Kathmandu Post
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasseShipping attacks in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea deepen fears of a prolonged conflict as Iran and the US harden their positions, with Tehran insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington accepts its demands.The Kathmandu Post