WORLD
Guterres marks end of UN mission in Iraq
Guterres marks end of UN mission in Iraq
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday marked in Baghdad the end of the United Nations' political mission in Iraq, which supported the country's transition following the US-led invasion.
Dec 14, 2025
TECHNOLOGY
The costly AI bet: Why a $400bn chip boom may be wearing thin
The costly AI bet: Why a $400bn chip boom may be wearing thi...
After pouring roughly $400 billion into AI chips and data centres, the tech industry is confronting growing fears that rapid obsolescence and hardware failures could turn today’s boom into a costly reckoning.
Dec 14, 2025
POLITICS
UML General Convention: Leaders and cadres gather at Bhrikutimandap for closed session (Ph...
UML General Convention: Leaders and cadres gather at Bhrikut...
The closed session, originally scheduled to begin at 8:00 am, has been postponed to 1:00 pm, according to Gautam, head of the party’s publicity department. The delay was due to a Central Committee meeting scheduled for 9:00 am.
Dec 14, 2025
WORLD
Why SpaceX IPO plan is generating so much buzz
Why SpaceX IPO plan is generating so much buzz
According to Bloomberg and the financial data platform PitchBook, the IPO could raise more than $30 billion, an unprecedented sum for a deal of this kind and far more than the $10 billion the company has raised since its inception.
Dec 14, 2025
POLITICS
Former Minister Amod Prasad Upadhyay passes away
Former Minister Amod Prasad Upadhyay passes away
Upadhyay, who had remained inactive in politics in recent years, died late last night at the age of 92. A permanent resident of Biratnagar Metropolitan City–7, he had been suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment, according to his family.
Dec 14, 2025
Health
Tobacco toll soars: Deaths double in just five years
Tobacco toll soars: Deaths double in just five years
Despite more than two decades of campaigns and regulations aimed at controlling tobacco use, the situation has moved in the opposite direction. Consumption has grown at an alarming pace, and the number of deaths caused by tobacco-related illnesses has surged sharply.
Dec 14, 2025
International
Brown University shooting leaves two dead
Brown University shooting leaves two dead
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people died at the scene, while eight others were taken to Rhode Island Hospital with critical but stable injuries. Emergency services were alerted around 4:05 pm local time after a 911 call reported an active shooter near the university grounds, acco...
Dec 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu’s minimum temperature drops to 5.4°C
Kathmandu’s minimum temperature drops to 5.4°C
The minimum temperature recorded at 5:45 am today stood at 5.4 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to reach 19 degrees Celsius.
Dec 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.97
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.97
The buying rate of one euro has been fixed at Rs 169.24 and the selling rate at Rs 169.95. One UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 193.02 and sold at Rs 193.82. The Swiss franc is set at Rs 181.48 for buying and Rs 182.24 for selling.
Dec 14, 2025
SPORTS
All eyes on the trophy, Car followed: Captain Paudel
All eyes on the trophy, Car followed: Captain Paudel
Speaking to reporters after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final at Kirtipur on Saturday, Paudel said the journey from a poor start to becoming champions felt unreal.
Dec 14, 2025