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- Nepal smash 149 against Japan in rain-shortened Asian Games clash
Sandeep Jora and Lokesh Bam hit unbeaten half-centuries as Nepal posted 149 for one in a 15-over-a-side match after rain delayed the start by an hour.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - He got his ear torn for watching TV. Then he went to Cannes
Abinash Bikram Shah has spent a lifetime watching films—and eventually began making his own.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Tashi Gyeltshen on making films, finding freedom and embracing risk
The Bhutanese filmmaker talks about his journey from journalism to cinema, the influence of nature and personal memory on his films, and why being self-taught has given him the freedom to take risks.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - What’s on in Kathmandu Valley today
From live music and art exhibitions to workshops, debates and a fundraising ride, here are some ways to spend your Saturday.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Trump rejects Iran's 'seven-day' proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting within seven days, and told aides he expects to resume bombing after November congressional elections,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Will the Trump-Xi wartime ally nostalgia prompt a Japanese rethink on China ties?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly trying to arrange a phone call with Donald Trump following the US president’s nostalgic invocation of the alliance with China during World War II, references that…
World · DigiNepal International · - The secret to growing food on Mars could be fungi
Scientists think beneficial fungi could help transform nutrient-poor lunar and Martian regolith into a material capable of supporting crops. By helping plants access nutrients and withstand harsh conditions, these…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - ‘Never too late’: Filipino domestic helpers pursue degree dreams they put on hold
When Dyan Agonoy left the Philippines to work as a domestic helper in Hong Kong, she had to leave her family behind. “I’ve missed a lot of my kids’ milestones, our special occasions. I’m always the only one missing from…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pope Leo XIV makes first official Papal visit in France in nearly 20
Pope Leo XIV drew huge crowds on the first Papal visit to France in 18 years.
World · DigiNepal International · - National Defence University: Should it be military-led or academically driven?
Kathmandu, September 25 A bill to establish a National Defence University under the Ministry of Defence has been registered in the House of Representatives. The National Defence University Bill, originally drafted when…
Education · DigiEduNepal · - TikTok to pay $100 million to Alabama in teen addiction settlement
TikTok has settled and agreed to pay the US state of Alabama at least $100 million dollars days before trial.
World · DigiNepal International · - One win from the Asian Games quarterfinals, Nepal eye maiden cricket medal
Nepal’s five-wicket victory over Afghanistan has put them within reach of the last eight, but the Rhinos must beat hosts Japan on Saturday to keep their medal hopes alive.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Gulf job opportunities are narrowing for Nepalis
New labour approvals have fallen 52 percent since the Iran war began, with some workers sent home on unpaid leave.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Heavy rains cut off key roads to Kathmandu
Travel restrictions imposed on several major highways. Snowfall has disrupted trekking in mountain areas.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - China couple have 13 kids to avoid village bullying, elderly loneliness, dividing public opinion
A middle-aged couple in rural China has recently trended on social media for having 13 children. The family, living in a village in Qinzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, stands out in mainland China,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Offshore wind farm could create radar blind spots and ‘ghost’ targets, Chinese study warns
Offshore wind farms can reduce the coverage of shore-based radar systems and create areas where targets become harder to detect, according to a new study. The researchers found that at a range of 5km (3 miles),…
World · DigiNepal International · - Don’t toss cannabis leaves: They may contain rare compounds with medical potential
Scientists discovered rare flavoalkaloids in Cannabis leaves for the first time, along with dozens of other phenolic compounds that had never been reported in the plant. The findings suggest that Cannabis leaves, often…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least US$100m, to apply safety steps
Alabama said on Friday it had reached a settlement with TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, that requires the social media platform to impose new usage limits and enhanced age-verification measures for…
World · DigiNepal International · - Plane crash in DR Congo kills more than a dozen
Civilians and senior military officials among 14 dead after an army plane crashes into a residential area in the DRC.
World · DigiNepal International · - Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safety
Facebook found liable in New Mexico for deceptive actions; TikTok settles $100m lawsuit with Alabama over safety claims.
World · DigiNepal International · - Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', police say
Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.
World · DigiNepal International · - At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere
The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Watch: Karaoke and butterflies - US cities celebrate Dolly Parton Day
The day is observed on 25 September, or 9/25, as a nod to the late Queen of Country's hit song 9 to 5.
World · DigiNepal International · - How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times
Hong Kong’s economic transformation is at a critical juncture, and the private sector must adapt along with it, as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has noted. In the first of a two-part series, Ambrose Li and Wynna Wong…
World · DigiNepal International · - China’s biotech firms move up value chain as drug deals evolve beyond licensing: analysts
Chinese biotech deal making is moving beyond the licensing of individual drug candidates, as the country transforms from a follower to a global innovation leader, according to analysts. The latest transaction…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closures
Authorities in Islamabad have blocked roads with shipping containers ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.
World · DigiNepal International · - OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days
Iran's FM says the "choice rests with the US" to approve the proposed seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz.
World · DigiNepal International · - US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets
US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.
World · DigiNepal International · - Xi-Trump atmospherics welcomed but mask structural rifts: analysts
During their three-day summit that ended on Friday, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping worked overtime to underscore their increasingly close relationship even as the meeting produced few…
World · DigiNepal International · - Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly
At a zoo a short drive south of Bangkok, Charoon Youngprapakorn has spent a lifetime taking the pulse of Thailand’s tourism industry from an unlikely vantage point: the open jaws of crocodiles. Handlers at his Samut…
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran says it awaits US response on seven-day roadmap to end war
Tehran says the plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within a week if Washington agrees.
World · DigiNepal International · - Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
World · DigiNepal International · - What Donald Trump and Xi Jinping revealed in the body language with their wives
As Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump wrapped up their three-day state visit on Friday, a stark contrast in the two presidential couples’ hand-holding dynamics was on display, body language experts…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pope Leo XIV warns AI could undermine humanity during France visit
Thousands gather in Paris as the pope warns against a 'paradise of machines' at the Elysee Palace.
World · DigiNepal International · - South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
World · DigiNepal International · - Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
World · DigiNepal International · - Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
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