WORLD
China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
The move comes a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing, seeking to stabilise fraught relations during talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion
RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion
Among the joint general secretaries, there shall be at least one woman.
Jun 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Minister Kharel passes away
Former Minister Kharel passes away
He, who was also regarded as a 'simple' leader of the Nepali Congress, had been suffering from asthma for the past few years.
Jun 22, 2026
DIASPORA
SAARC Chamber chief Dhakal discusses China-South Asia cooperation in herbal sector
SAARC Chamber chief Dhakal discusses China-South Asia cooper...
During the visit, the delegation held discussions with Chinese herbal industry representatives on possible collaboration in herbal farming, processing, technology transfer, research, and market expansion.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
Female vice chair made mandatory in RSP
Female vice chair made mandatory in RSP
According to Ganesh Parajuli, a member of the statute amendment committee, the revised statute will require at least one woman to serve as vice chair on the party's executive committee.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
The teams led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf opened talks Sunday, starting a two-month negotiating period set out under a preliminary deal agreed last week.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
A decade on, Brexit still bites for UK small businesses
A decade on, Brexit still bites for UK small businesses
A study published last month by the Federation of Small Businesses found 63 percent of UK SMEs trading with the European Union had faced "significant" trade barriers over the past 12 months.
Jun 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex updates: USD sells at Rs 151.22, euro at Rs 173.43
Forex updates: USD sells at Rs 151.22, euro at Rs 173.43
According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 150.62 and the selling rate at Rs 151.22. The buying rate of one Euro has been fixed at Rs 172.75 and the selling rate at Rs 173.43. Likewise, the buying rate of one UK pound sterling stands at Rs 199.33 and the...
Jun 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Preparations underway to revive Hetauda Textile Industry
Preparations underway to revive Hetauda Textile Industry
Located inside the Hetauda Industrial Estate, the textile factory was established in 1975 and began operations in 1978. It has remained closed since 2000. Although several attempts were made over the years to restart the industry, none succeeded.
Jun 22, 2026
SPORTS
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in...
Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt's scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minutes of the Group G match in Vancouver.
Jun 22, 2026