WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Albania lifts TikTok ban: official document
Albania lifts TikTok ban: official document
Albania's government has lifted an almost year-old ban on TikTok, according to a cabinet document published in local media and confirmed to AFP on Thursday by the prime minister's office.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Singer Jyoti Magar criticises hollow nationalism
Singer Jyoti Magar criticises hollow nationalism
Singer Jyoti Magar criticised “hollow nationalism,” saying she has seen people drape themselves in Nepal’s flag while undermining the country and even renouncing citizenship
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
Pun files complaint over fake election manifesto circulated in his name
Pun files complaint over fake election manifesto circulated...
Barshaman Pun filed complaints with the Election Commission and Cyber Bureau after a fake manifesto circulated in his name online ahead of the March 5 HoR election.
Feb 05, 2026
SPORTS
World Cup warm-up: Canada sets Nepal a competitive target of 162
World Cup warm-up: Canada sets Nepal a competitive target of...
In a T20 World Cup warm-up match, Canada set Nepal a target of 162 after scoring 161 for 6, with Navneet Dhaliwal and Shreyas Movva leading the innings.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Worker killed after being run over by tractor in Makalu
Worker killed after being run over by tractor in Makalu
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Kumar Prasad Mainali of the District Police Office, the victim, Nemlal Tamang, was working on the North–South Koshi Highway when the incident occurred.
Feb 05, 2026
WORLD
Why did Xi hold back-to-back calls with Putin, Trump?
Why did Xi hold back-to-back calls with Putin, Trump?
China's leader Xi Jinping held back-to-back calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump this week, timing analysts said on Thursday was rare and significant as Beijing positions itself as a stable global power.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
Locals call Balen Shah’s Udayapur visit film-style: All show, no talk
Locals call Balen Shah’s Udayapur visit film-style: All show...
Participants commented, “Such a charismatic leader, proposed as the country’s future prime minister, should at least share a few words about his plans. What a film-like style — arrives, rings the bell, waves, and leaves!”
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbini
Third International Buddhist Conference to be held in Lumbin...
The third International Buddhist Conference will be held in Lumbini on April 29–30 with participation expected from over 60 countries to promote tourism and global recognition of the Buddha’s birthplace.
Feb 05, 2026
Market
TikTok, EC sign MoU to strengthen election integrity
TikTok, EC sign MoU to strengthen election integrity
The MoU was exchanged at a program held at the EC premises on Tuesday. As part of the collaboration, a TikTok delegation also conducted a capacity-building Election Integrity Workshop for EC officials and key stakeholders.
Feb 05, 2026
WORLD
White House adviser Michael Kratsios to lead US delegation to India's AI Impact Summit
White House adviser Michael Kratsios to lead US delegation t...
"Looking forward to leading the U.S. delegation to the AI Impact Summit in India this month," Kratsios posted on X, adding, "America is setting the gold standard for AI innovation and we want to share it with our global partners."
Feb 05, 2026