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- Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis
Thousands of protesters in Madrid demand answers after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
World · DigiNepal International · - How Nepali literature should respond to political changes
Contemporary Nepali literature does not overtly reflect the chaotic nature of today’s political climate.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Can Nepal walk the talk on green investment?
Climate change is no longer just about emissions. It is the sum of blatant disrespect for the planet’s natural resources and their overuse.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Why Nepal’s latest disaster needs a local name—not just a scientific label
We use words like ‘tsunami’ and ‘monsoon’ to honour the communities who know these disasters best. It’s time for Nepal to do the same.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - These medieval graves looked like family burials. DNA told a different story
Ancient DNA shows that adults and children buried together in medieval Sweden were often not members of the same immediate family, suggesting that burial choices reflected more than biological kinship. The research also…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.
World · DigiNepal International · - Japanese museums shun video artwork on wartime atrocities acclaimed abroad
A video installation built around the testimony of a former Japanese soldier on the killing of civilians and sexual assault in wartime China will go on display in London in October, even as its creator struggles to find…
World · DigiNepal International · - How Asia-Pacific property markets are drawing fresh capital despite US rate uncertainty
Property markets in the Asia-Pacific region are likely to remain attractive despite heightened uncertainty over monetary policy after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate increase in more than three…
World · DigiNepal International · - Mid-Autumn Festival sees vibrant cultural activities, tourism spending
As China celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, the three-day holiday is highlighting both the enduring appeal of traditional culture and the vitality of domestic consumption, with a wide range of festive activities and…
World · DigiNepal International · - Powerful storm batters US Northeast disrupting power and travel
Powerful winds and towering waves are battering the US Northeast, causing flight chaos and blackouts.
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because "they're losing so badly".
World · DigiNepal International · - Chinese rubbish station worker scouted for striking looks refuses full-time modelling
A 20-year-old woman who collects and sorts rubbish in eastern China gained online fame after her modelling talents were discovered by the renowned self-made “village supermodel” Lu Xianren, who shares a similar…
World · DigiNepal International · - Deuba faction moves ahead with parallel Congress convention
Deuba’s camp will begin its ward conventions on October 1 and hold a central convention in December as the Supreme Court review of the leadership dispute remains pending.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Khanal meets UAE counterpart, thanks Abu Dhabi for $25m flood aid
Foreign minister Shisir Khanal also holds talks with his Armenian counterpart on expanding bilateral cooperation
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Flood sweeps away bridge linking Syangja and Gulmi
The bridge over the Kaligandaki river was washed away after four days of continuous rain caused the river to swell.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan
Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on US acceptance of its conditions, while Washington maintains pressure on Iran as the conflict disrupts global oil flows and regional trade.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Scientists say house cats could help unlock better cancer treatments for humans
Scientists have mapped the genetics of cat cancer on an unprecedented scale and found surprising similarities with tumors in humans. The findings could help bring precision cancer treatments to cats while also revealing…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Did the biggest week of diplomacy make headway in ending the US-Iran war?
The UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes.
World · DigiNepal International · - Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks
The releases follow a second round of negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition.
World · DigiNepal International · - Indonesia eyes China for massive 2,772km railway project – with caution
Indonesia is considering Chinese investment to help build a massive 2,772km (1,722 mile) railway network through the vast, resource-rich region of Kalimantan, following the completion of Southeast Asia’s first…
World · DigiNepal International · - Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana arrested
Kathmandu, September 27 Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was arrested on Saturday night at his home in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. A source confirmed the arrest was carried out by a team from the Crime…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - PNOE’s new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair
PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance to Bane's, is launching a sleeker self-serve version on October 1 that lets gym-goers measure their VO₂ max and…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Hamas leader says Israel to use ‘blood’ of Palestinians as fuel for election
The leader of Hamas brushed aside the possibility of change from Israel’s coming election in an interview, saying he expected Israelis to campaign off Gaza’s “blood”. “Whether this or that person comes to power, or this…
World · DigiNepal International · - In Malaysia, a mother’s love offers her trans daughter refuge
In a village on the outskirts of Kota Bharu, in Malaysia’s deeply conservative northeastern state of Kelantan, Rozi* has learned to ignore what people say about her daughter. She had known for years that Hana* was…
World · DigiNepal International · - To understand where Hong Kong is going, start with Tung Chee-hwa
On September 8, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, died. It prompted reflection, not only on a political figure who once stood at the centre of the city’s public life, but also on nearly three decades of…
World · DigiNepal International · - Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - EU unlocks humanitarian aid for Africa and other crisis-hit regions
EU allocates majority of aid to sub-Saharan Africa to fund actions related to migration, conflict and food insecurity.
World · DigiNepal International · - Nepal’s tourism industry keeps absorbing one crisis after another — and keeps coming back
Despite the pandemic, political unrest and natural disasters, Nepal’s tourism industry has endured, with visitors returning after each shock. But is that resilience masking the need to build a safer, more diversified…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Fiction: A conversation by the flickering candle
He had attended the funeral. She was laid to rest. And yet, he cannot let go, unable to grasp that she is no longer here.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Police arrest former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana
A senior police source confirmed that officers arrested Rana at his Maharajgunj residence on Sunday, with further details yet to emerge.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - How Hong Kong’s old businesses are adapting to new times
In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s economic transformation, Ambrose Li and Wynna Wong profile three established enterprises that have rejuvenated their brands and reinvented their businesses. Read part…
World · DigiNepal International · - Araghchi ignores Trump, waits for mediators’ response on Hormuz
Iran says it’s still waiting for an official response from the US on its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
World · DigiNepal International · - China sends pair of giant pandas to Zoo AtlantaWorld · DigiNepal International ·
- After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?
After a decade of start-stop negotiations, the European Union and the Philippines have found their way to a “substantial agreement” on free trade – one that analysts say could pave the way for Brussels to lock in an…
World · DigiNepal International · - Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan
US president rejects Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the deal is not 'acceptable'.
World · DigiNepal International · - Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran no longer trusts US talks, shortly before Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal.
World · DigiNepal International · - Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.
World · DigiNepal International · - Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.
World · DigiNepal International · - Why Xi Jinping skipped the UN after his Trump summit
Han Zheng, China’s vice-president, called on “major countries” to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and bring about a two-state solution for the “Palestinian question” on Saturday at the UN…
World · DigiNepal International · - Powerful storm brings flooding, power outages to northeastern United States
Authorities warn residents that extreme conditions in the region could pose risks.
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