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- As rain returns, flood survivors endure cold—and leaking tents
Damp weather has raised health concerns for infants and vulnerable groups as permanent resettlement plan awaits central government approval.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Dhap Dam remains fully safe, says energy ministry
The dam’s water level has fallen by 2.38 metres after authorities began releasing water following a landslide near a saddle dam.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Zepbound and Mounjaro may turn on the body’s calorie-burning brown fat
Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, activated calorie-burning brown fat in obese mice, revealing a potential metabolic effect beyond appetite suppression. If confirmed in humans, the finding could help explain…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital.
World · DigiNepal International · - Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks
Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.
World · DigiNepal International · - Fury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters’ clash
The long-awaited fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, was recently set for December 11 in Cardiff.
World · DigiNepal International · - Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trade truce extension aside, was AI the real Xi-Trump summit breakthrough?
The Xi-Trump summit may prove more significant for stabilising relations and opening space for further negotiations between the world’s two largest economies than for its immediate trade outcomes, analysts said,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Balendra Shah should prepare for the worst
The prime minister cannot afford to spend his first year fighting battles within the party that put him in office.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Shah returns from UNGA after putting climate crisis at centre of Nepal’s global pitch
Nepal’s prime minister highlighted the Bhotekoshi floods, climate justice and Himalayan risks at the UN General Assembly, while seeking greater international support for resilience and reconstruction.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - REM sleep paradox: Dreaming may drain the brain’s energy even as fuel supply rises
Scientists discovered a surprising energy paradox in the brain during REM sleep, the stage most closely associated with dreaming. Blood supply to the brain begins increasing even before REM starts, but neurons’…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Why Xi’s flight from China to the US was hours faster than Trump’s in May
Over a private tea in the White House Red Room to mark the end of Xi Jinping’s state visit, US President Donald Trump struck a relaxed tone, marvelling across the table at how fast the Chinese leader had made the trip…
World · DigiNepal International · - Why US deal on Greenland could narrow China’s Arctic engagement
The new US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement could narrow China’s room to engage in the Arctic – particularly in resource-rich Greenland – and potentially push Beijing closer to Russia, Chinese experts on the matter…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall
Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.
World · DigiNepal International · - Blast in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills several people
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World · DigiNepal International · - District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze
Hong Kong district councillor Peggy Wong Pik-kiu has resigned from office and several other community roles citing health reasons, following mounting controversy over her team’s alleged proxy-vote collection before last…
World · DigiNepal International · - Koshi floods inundate 157 homes in Saptari
Floodwaters entered homes in Tilathi Koiladi and Hanumannagar Kankalini, damaging food stocks and forcing residents to seek shelter on higher ground.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.
World · DigiNepal International · - A month on, Nepal flood victims remain missing as hope and posters fade
Relatives plastered hospital walls in Kathmandu with notices searching for loved ones swept away by the Bhotekoshi floods. With thousands still unaccounted for, many families have turned to symbolic last rites.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk
The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.
World · DigiNepal International · - Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge
The 500-mile Semi arrives as charging gaps still limit electric trucking.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game
The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
World · DigiNepal International · - Woman arrested over child abuse in Hong Kong after dashcam video shows boy shoved
A 44-year-old woman in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after dashcam footage appeared to show her shoving a boy into a roadside railing. A police force spokesman said on Saturday that the woman…
World · DigiNepal International · - Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
World · DigiNepal International · - Mid-Autumn light show in Yuen Long panned online over stench and execution
A government-hosted Mid-Autumn Festival light show at a nullah in Hong Kong has sparked widespread online criticism, with revellers complaining of foul smells and poor execution. Attendees posted their reviews on social…
World · DigiNepal International · - Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup
The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
World · DigiNepal International · - 2 dead, 4 missing after explosion destroys building in Athens
Two people have died and another four are missing after a residential building collapsed following an explosion in a tourist area of central Athens, a Greek fire brigade official said on Saturday. The blast on Friday…
World · DigiNepal International · - From chief minister to shopkeeper, Trilochan Bhatta embraces ordinary life
After five years at the helm of Sudurpaschim province, Bhatta has returned to a modest routine behind a grocery shop counter.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding
Torrential rain floods Bangkok roads, homes and public spaces, prompting authorities to open shelters, deploy the army and urge residents near canals to move to higher ground.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Chinese doctor with PhD leaves medical career to deliver food, pursue music part-time
A Chinese doctoral graduate in medicine left her promising hospital job to embrace a “less meritocratic” lifestyle as a part-time freelancer. Liu Zihan, 31, delivers food, performs at a pub, sells breakfast, and…
World · DigiNepal International · - Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact
Just a month after Saudi Arabia signed a regional mutual defence deal with Pakistan and Turkey, attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against the kingdom’s energy infrastructure and military sites are testing the pact’s limits. At…
World · DigiNepal International · - One dead and five missing after explosion destroys building close to Acropolis in Athens
Local media report the property included a holiday rental, with US tourists and a UK national among the missing.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
World · DigiNepal International · - Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
World · DigiNepal International · - China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
World · DigiNepal International · - Thailand’s Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes
Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to…
World · DigiNepal International · - How Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a parallel track in US-China diplomacy
First ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new front in US-China exchanges this week, with their unusually frequent and spontaneous interactions putting a more personal face on ties during the presidential…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hikers urge live updates on free quota spots to fix Po Pin Chau booking confusion
Hikers flocking to a popular geological attraction in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung over the Mid-Autumn Festival weekend have called for real-time displays showing when time slots are available under a trial registration system.…
World · DigiNepal International · - How Chinese firms can avoid a Europe-style backlash in Southeast Asia
China’s technology companies face a question that no pricing strategy can answer: what will their success do to their trading partners? In Europe, that question has become politically urgent. European Commission…
World · DigiNepal International · - Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
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