WORLD

Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked to Gulf energy transit, traders remain wary that strikes could resume -- even th...

With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked to Gulf energy transit, traders remain wary that strikes could resume -- even th...

Apr 23, 2026

WORLD

Two Pakistani astronauts selected for China's space mission training

Two Pakistani astronauts selected for China's space mission training

The agency said in a statement that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will come to China soon as reserve astronauts...

The agency said in a statement that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will come to China soon as reserve astronauts...

Apr 23, 2026

ECONOMY

Forex update: Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars rise

Forex update: Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars rise

The value of the Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars increased on Thursday, according to the latest foreign excha...

The value of the Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars increased on Thursday, according to the latest foreign excha...

Apr 23, 2026

WORLD

Iran says diplomacy depends on national interests, no decision on talks

Iran says diplomacy depends on national interests, no decision on talks

In a statement, Baghaei thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, saying Iran's actions were taken in self-defense to...

In a statement, Baghaei thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, saying Iran's actions were taken in self-defense to...

Apr 23, 2026

OPINION

Beyond the Yam: Toward a Doctrine of Active Neutrality

Beyond the Yam: Toward a Doctrine of Active Neutrality

Nepal must move beyond symbolic balancing to adopt a clear doctrine of active neutrality grounded in economic relevance,...

Nepal must move beyond symbolic balancing to adopt a clear doctrine of active neutrality grounded in economic relevance,...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Don’t restrict OPD services, ease patients’ suffering: former Minister Paudel

Don’t restrict OPD services, ease patients’ suffering: former Minister Paudel

Paudel argued that suspending OPD services in public hospitals has reduced access to healthcare, which should be afforda...

Paudel argued that suspending OPD services in public hospitals has reduced access to healthcare, which should be afforda...

Apr 23, 2026

POLITICS

Rakshya’s remark: Balen’s eviction order shows ‘immaturity’ and RSP’s ‘political dishonesty’

Rakshya’s remark: Balen’s eviction order shows ‘immaturity’ and RSP’s ‘political dishonesty’

She criticized the move, calling it not only an example of the Prime Minister’s “immaturity” but also...

She criticized the move, calling it not only an example of the Prime Minister’s “immaturity” but also...

Apr 23, 2026

SPORTS

Middle-order meltdown sinks Nepal ‘A’

Middle-order meltdown sinks Nepal ‘A’

In Wednesday’s match at Mulpani, Nepal ‘A’ began the two-match ODI series with a loss, falling 1&ndash...

In Wednesday’s match at Mulpani, Nepal ‘A’ began the two-match ODI series with a loss, falling 1&ndash...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Transport body says 45% student fare discount not feasible

Transport body says 45% student fare discount not feasible

In a letter addressed to the department’s director general, the federation stated that since Nepal adopted a feder...

In a letter addressed to the department’s director general, the federation stated that since Nepal adopted a feder...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Three held in Rs 4.8 million foreign job scam

Three held in Rs 4.8 million foreign job scam

According to Rameshwar Karki, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, those arrested include 3...

According to Rameshwar Karki, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, those arrested include 3...

Apr 23, 2026