WORLD
China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Friday at the first meeting between the countries' leaders in Beijing in eight years.
Jan 16, 2026
SOCIETY
NMA election postponed following Patan High Court interim order
NMA election postponed following Patan High Court interim or...
The Nepal Medical Association’s elections have been postponed following a Patan High Court order, with a revised schedule to be announced soon.
Jan 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 172,000 apply for ‘temporary police’ for March 5 polls
Over 172,000 apply for ‘temporary police’ for March 5 polls
Nepal Police has received 172,877 applications for 133,980 positions for temporary police for the March 5 elections.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba-led NC threatens nationwide protests if EC ruling goes against it
Deuba-led NC threatens nationwide protests if EC ruling goes...
Acting NC President Purna Bahadur Khadka has warned of nationwide protests if the Election Commission rules against the party’s statute.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
HoR Election: Returning Officers’ offices to be established today
HoR Election: Returning Officers’ offices to be established...
Altogether, 77 Returning Officer offices will operate from district headquarters, while Election Officer offices will be established in 88 constituencies outside the headquarters.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
NC factions lock horns over who really showed up at Special General Assembly
NC factions lock horns over who really showed up at Special...
Conflicting headcounts—29 withdrawals versus 885, and 57.21 percent participation versus claims of illegitimacy—now define the NC’s escalating internal crisis.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Thapa-led NC says 2,652 delegates attended Special General Convention
Thapa-led NC says 2,652 delegates attended Special General C...
Nepali Congress says 2,652 delegates, (over 57 percent), participated in Gagan Thapa-led Special General Convention, calling it fully lawful despite Deuba faction’s objections.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' Trump with Nobel medal
Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' Trump with Nobel me...
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
KMC Police Chief Rajunath Pandey resigns to contest alongside Mayor Balen
KMC Police Chief Rajunath Pandey resigns to contest alongsid...
Pandey submitted his resignation to Chief Administrative Officer Saroj Guragain.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
New Zealand shuts embassy in Iran
New Zealand shuts embassy in Iran
Diplomatic staff left Iran safely on commercial flights overnight, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said.
Jan 16, 2026