WORLD

IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn

IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn

"Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to...

"Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to...

Apr 11, 2026

WORLD

IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war

IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war

"Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina G...

"Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina G...

Apr 11, 2026

WORLD

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

Since Washington and Tehran agreed to an initial 14-day ceasefire on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh...

Since Washington and Tehran agreed to an initial 14-day ceasefire on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh...

Apr 11, 2026

WORLD

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and...

The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and...

Apr 10, 2026

SOCIETY

Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimum fare set at Rs 24.50

Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimum fare set at Rs 24.50

The decision follows a recommendation from the province’s fare determination committee and will apply to passenger...

The decision follows a recommendation from the province’s fare determination committee and will apply to passenger...

Apr 10, 2026

ECONOMY

Delivery demand soars as small businesses turn to inDrive.Couriers

Delivery demand soars as small businesses turn to inDrive.Couriers

inDrive.Couriers recorded over 200 percent growth in delivery orders during the Nepali New Year, driven by rising demand...

inDrive.Couriers recorded over 200 percent growth in delivery orders during the Nepali New Year, driven by rising demand...

Apr 10, 2026

POLITICS

FM Khanal and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar reaffirm commitment to deepen Nepal-India ties

FM Khanal and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar reaffirm commitment to deepen Nepal-India ties

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jais...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jais...

Apr 10, 2026

POLITICS

Ruby Thakur rises to deputy speaker post

Ruby Thakur rises to deputy speaker post

RPP leader Shahi says RSP’s U-turn casts doubt on credibility of new political alignments

RPP leader Shahi says RSP’s U-turn casts doubt on credibility of new political alignments

Apr 10, 2026

POLITICS

Qatar grants Amiri Amnesty three Nepali nationals

Qatar grants Amiri Amnesty three Nepali nationals

According to MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri, the pardon was issued by the Amir of Qatar as part of the tra...

According to MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri, the pardon was issued by the Amir of Qatar as part of the tra...

Apr 10, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal's ambassador to Germany Dr Rupakheti resigns

Nepal's ambassador to Germany Dr Rupakheti resigns

Nepal’s Ambassador to Germany, Dr Shail Rupakheti, has resigned from his post after reporting to the Ministry of F...

Nepal’s Ambassador to Germany, Dr Shail Rupakheti, has resigned from his post after reporting to the Ministry of F...

Apr 10, 2026