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- EU to release US$7.5 billion linked to Ukraine military aid
European Union member countries have agreed a deal to release €6.6 billion (US$7.5 billion) in EU funds linked to military aid for Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. The money will come from…
World · DigiNepal International · - Thousands visit Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn global showcase of lanterns
Thousands of Hongkongers packed Victoria Park on Friday night to enjoy a dazzling display of lanterns celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has held its inaugural International Lantern…
World · DigiNepal International · - HK Electric to cut fuel charge for first time in 4 months as CLP raises rate
HK Electric customers are set to pay less for electricity in October after the Hong Kong supplier cut its fuel charge for the first time in four months, but it warned that international energy prices remained volatile.…
World · DigiNepal International · - Israeli official takes notes after UN walkout against Netanyahu
An Israeli official was filmed taking notes after UN delegates staged a walk out during a speech by Netanyahu.
World · DigiNepal International · - Narayangadh-Muglin, Prithvi Highway sections remain blocked by landslides
Chitwan, September 25 The Narayangadh-Muglin road section and the Chitwan section of the Prithvi Highway remain blocked due to landslides triggered by rainfall. Both roads were obstructed by landslides from around 8pm…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
World · DigiNepal International · - Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have captured a subduction zone off Vancouver Island in the process of tearing itself apart, revealing that these massive tectonic systems may die piece by piece rather than all at once. The discovery could…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study finds
For China’s elite artificial intelligence researchers, Silicon Valley no longer holds the unrivalled appeal it once did. A growing number are opting to stay home to build their careers, helping China overtake the United…
World · DigiNepal International · - Balendra Shah dropped the mic at UNGA. But is that enough?
Can a brilliant UN speech fix Nepal’s climate crisis? (Spoiler: Not without fixing our own backyard)
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Pokhara-Dubai flights take off. Can the $216 million airport shake off its debt-burden tag
Local passengers expressed delight after Flydubai’s 166-seat Boeing 737 MAX began regular passenger flights between Pokhara and Dubai following a long wait.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Trump hails WWII ‘ally’ China as Xi tells of bonds forged in ‘blood and fire’
In a surprise nod to shared history, US President Donald Trump called China a World War II ally as he welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday ahead of summit talks. But the historical reference was far from…
World · DigiNepal International · - Xi presses Trump to take the next step on Taiwan: oppose independence
Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his US counterpart Donald Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence – a call that would require a shift in Washington’s long-standing position and further restraint on American…
World · DigiNepal International · - Deuba group deploys central representatives for 15th general convention
Kathmandu, September 25 The group led by former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has deployed central representatives across the country as part of preparations for the party’s 15th general convention. The…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas
Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong teacher jailed for 3 years for molesting pupil during free tutoring
A Hong Kong teacher clinically evaluated as a paedophile has been jailed for three years for molesting a primary school pupil and taking intimate pictures of the child and another boy during volunteer tutoring. Deputy…
World · DigiNepal International · - Flood-hit students in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading to continue studies in residential schools
Kathmandu, September 25 Students who lost their parents or homes in the Rasuwa floods are being accommodated at schools so they can continue their education. Residential arrangements have also been introduced for…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?
The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading scholars and industry leaders said at a Singapore forum, warning that rapid advances in the technology…
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump’s warm welcome for Xi met with caution and uncertainty in Taiwan
Taiwanese officials and observers have reacted cautiously to the Washington summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with uncertainty lingering over what the two leaders discussed about the island. The only public…
World · DigiNepal International · - Nepal avenge 2014 Asian Games defeat with five-wicket win over Afghanistan
Kathmandu, September 25 Twelve years ago, Afghanistan handed Nepal one of the most painful defeats in the country’s Asian Games cricket history. In the 2014 Asian Games quarterfinal, Nepal fell eight runs short while…
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
The Houthis said they had fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets on Thursday, while authorities in Saudi Arabia said they had intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Houthi fighters.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment
Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return
"The customer got comfortable with a high reliability and a low price."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - RSP leader meets UK Conservative Party official in London
London, September 25 Hikmat Jung Karki, a member of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has met Amit Jogia, international relations director of the UK’s…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Why did Xi and China’s first lady bring their own flasks to White House banquet?
Amid the polished silverware and fine crystal stemware on display at the state dinner in the White House on Thursday sat the vacuum flasks brought by Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan. The couple’s…
World · DigiNepal International · - The Chinese roots of ‘gung-ho’ as Trump and Xi look to shared history
Chinese viewers watching Donald Trump welcome Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday may have been puzzled by the US president’s reference to the “Chinese phrase” gung-ho. Turning to Baidu – or increasingly, Doubao,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Young Chinese women sew own underwear, clothes, amid frustration with fast fashion
Frustrated by low-quality materials, careless craftsmanship, and escalating prices, some young women in China are taking matters into their own hands by learning to sew their own underwear, accessories, and handbags.…
World · DigiNepal International · - India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot
India’s “cockroach” youth movement is testing whether it can turn anger over education and jobs into a broader challenge to the country’s political establishment, two months after its protests helped force an education…
World · DigiNepal International · - China and EU deadlocked on medical devices, still talking on PHEV curbs: source
Beijing and Brussels remain “deadlocked” on trade in medical devices following discussions in Beijing this week, a source said, adding that “intensive consultations” were under way about Brussels’ plan to launch import…
World · DigiNepal International · - Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs
The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.
World · DigiNepal International · - Rain system shifts west, 38 districts face high flood risk
Kathmandu, September 25 A low-pressure system that developed over the Bay of Bengal continues to bring rain to most districts of Nepal. The persistent rainfall has raised water levels in rivers and streams, while…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Families of missing Ukrainians still awaiting word a month after Rasuwa floods
Kathmandu, September 25 A month after devastating floods struck the Nepal-China border area, families of more than 50 Ukrainian nationals are still waiting for information about their missing loved ones. 36-year-old…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - New Zealand Government, Nepali leaders discuss flood reconstruction and bilateral cooperation
Wellington, September 25 Senior officials from New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade met with representatives of the Nepali community in Wellington to discuss relief, reconstruction, and bilateral…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changed
Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.
World · DigiNepal International · - 9 families from Patrakhalla moved to safer places after flooding in Jogbuda
Kanchanpur, September 25 After the Weather Forecasting Division predicted heavy rainfall in various parts of the country from September 25 to 27, Kanchanpur has also stepped up precautions in light of the potential…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Chinese marques in driving seat as high petrol prices accelerate EU shift to electric cars
Chinese carmakers have gained ground in Europe’s shift to electric cars, emerging as the biggest winners in plug-in hybrids despite moves by Brussels to curb their expansion. As petrol prices climbed across the EU,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Nepal jumps two places to 14th in T20I rankings
Kathmandu, September 25 Nepal has climbed two places to 14th in the ICC’s T20 International rankings. According to the updated rankings released by the ICC on Friday, Nepal moved up two spots to reach 14th position. The…
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Switzerland’s neutrality vote is asking the wrong question
The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.
World · DigiNepal International · - Philippines’ short-lived Discord ban exposes cracks in online safety strategy
The Philippines’ decision to block messaging platform Discord for less than a day following a series of school shootings has raised questions about the government’s response to child safety online, with analysts…
World · DigiNepal International · - Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.
World · DigiNepal International · - 3 injured after explosion causes building collapse in Athens’ tourist centre
An explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the crowded tourist centre of Athens on Friday, injuring three people and damaging houses, shops and cars across a historic neighbourhood. It was not…
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