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Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal row

Malaysians on social media are offering increasingly outlandish solutions to a months-long royal tussle in Negeri Sembilan state, from making rival claimants sleep on a bed of nettles for a week to putting the entire state through Islamic spiritual healing. The dispute has left Negeri Sembilan with two men claiming the throne, a state government at odds with the palace and no clear legal route to… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3368471/malaysians-joke-their-way-through-negeri-sembilan-royal-row?utm_source=rss_feed

DigiNepal International ·

  • Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?

    Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/23/cooperation-is-the-goal-at-the-unga-but-is-it-possible?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • ‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI

    Most leaders on a trade mission stick to the pitch, but when I interviewed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week, he also admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about to do. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/22/were-already-fighting-yesterdays-battle-greeces-prime-minister-gets-candid-about-ai/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Indra Jatra begins with ceremonial erection of Indradhwaja at Hanumandhoka

    Kathmandu, September 23 Indra Jatra, one of Kathmandu Valley’s major traditional festivals, has begun at Basantapur Durbar Square with the ceremonial erection of the Indradhwaja, a sacred wooden pole, in front of Hanumandhoka. The pole is traditionally erected on the 12th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadra, marking the beginning of the eight-day festival. […] The post Indra Jatra begins with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/indra-jatra-begins.html

    Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal ·

  • APOD: 2026 September 23 – A New Lunar Crater: McGetchin

    APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 23 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. AfterBefore A […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-23-the-mcgetchin-crater/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Boom Year for Desert Blooms

    Carpets of wildflowers burst from arid, ochre-colored land in Western Australia following winter rains. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/boom-year-for-desert-blooms/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • The LHC just ruled out another hiding place for quantum black holes

    Physicists searching through Large Hadron Collider data found no evidence that the machine has been producing microscopic quantum black holes, but the result sharply narrows where such exotic physics could still be hiding. These hypothetical black holes could form if extra spatial dimensions make gravity much stronger at extremely tiny scales, potentially offering clues toward the long-sought… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260922005649.htm

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Why is the United Nations losing the trust it once commanded?

    The Second World War killed an estimated 70 million to 85 million people, with civilians accounting for a large share of the dead. Hundreds of cities across Europe and Asia were reduced to ruins. After two devastating world wars, humanity sought to ensure that such destruction would never be repeated. Representatives of 50 countries gathered […] The post Why is the United Nations losing the trust… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/why-united-nations-losing-trust.html

    Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·

  • Nepal, India foreign ministers hold talks in New York

    New York, September 23 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, Khanal thanked the Indian government and people for their solidarity and immediate support following the devastating floods in […] The post Nepal, India foreign… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-india-foreign-ministers-new-york.html

    Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·

  • The Solar System chose fire over ice from the very beginning

    Ancient iron meteorites reveal that some of the Solar System’s first solid bodies were built mostly from tiny heat-forged rock beads called chondrules, while water-rich dust was largely excluded. The finding pushes this selective planet-building process back to within the Solar System’s first million years. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260921081052.htm

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the myth of being apolitical

    Headlines this week have been inundated with news of artist Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour, following Macklemore’s onstage calls to “free Palestine”. The rap artist said Robert Kraft, owner of New England Patriots and the Gillette Stadium, barred him from playing in his stadium, and rallied other stadiums to join the boycott. […] The post Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and the myth… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sheeran-macklemore-apolitical.html

    Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·

  • One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low

    Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40 million people. Federal officials have taken emergency steps to stabilize Lake Powell, including sending in water from… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260922005701.htm

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Curiosity Blog, Sols 5010-5015: Checking out the Bands

    Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, APXS Strategic Planner and Payload Uplink/Downlink Lead, University New Brunswick, NB, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 This week we had two planning days (Tuesday and Friday), as Monday was Labor Day in North America, where many of the Curiosity team are based. Labor Day (the first Monday in September) marks […] https://science.nasa.gov/blog/curiosity-blog-sols-5010-5015-checking-out-the-bands/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Gulf tech firms turn to Hong Kong and Singapore as Iran war grinds on

    Paul Bratby had already drawn up plans for expanding to Hong Kong when war broke out in the Middle East earlier this year. But the founder of xBratAI, a Dubai-based AI-powered trading signals platform, soon brought that timeline forward as the Iran conflict dragged on and widened in scope. “Our Hong Kong entity had been scheduled for a few years later, but we established it in early 2026,” he… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368387/gulf-tech-firms-turn-hong-kong-and-singapore-iran-war-grinds?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Canada seeks to wrap up India trade talks soon, as US ties fray

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that trade negotiations with India are making “good progress” and that the two countries are aiming to conclude talks by the G20 summit in mid-December. Carney also said India had, to his understanding, confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit Canada around that time, though the precise date had not been finalised. “We are… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3368443/canada-seeks-wrap-india-trade-talks-soon-us-ties-fray?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions

    Iran's aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US's Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/22/iran-flights-to-baghdad-muscat-cancelled-ahead-of-us-aviation-sanctions?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4

    Founders shouldn't have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way. TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/22/techcrunch-founder-summits-agenda-revealed-unlock-fundraising-hiring-and-ai-insights-in-boston-on-november-4/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters

    The former vice president joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to bolster Democratic unity in swing-state Michigan. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/22/kamala-harris-campaigns-with-abdul-el-sayed-to-unify-democratic-voters?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • As Buffett exits, can China win back Wall Street with own brand of his winning formula?

    China is betting that patient capital, rather than quick trades, will define its next phase of growth – a wager that has taken on new resonance since Warren Buffett stepped down last week after growing Berkshire Hathaway into a US$1 trillion empire over six decades. And as global investors watch this week’s US-China leadership summit for any sign of easing friction, one question is whether… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3368414/buffett-exits-can-china-win-back-wall-street-own-brand-his-winning-formula?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat

    The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/22/unga-day-1-us-and-iran-hold-talks-despite-trumps-threat?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • When Desperation Becomes a Headline: Who Is Responsible?

    Recent incidents in which people have harmed themselves or threatened extreme self-harm in public demand something more thoughtful than another viral video, political argument or dramatic headline. Every such incident involves a human… #self-harm #media #politics-public-responsibility-in-nepal

    Nepal · Padam Kafle @padam.kafle ·

  • Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test

    There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing. https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/womans-brain-worm-infection-confirmed-after-eggs-grow-tails-in-lab-test/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Can Xi and Trump use their leverage to actually make progress?

    When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the fifth part of a series, Fan Chen and Orange Wang look at the negotiating chips and areas where progress might be made. There will be some powerful bargaining chips on the… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368375/can-xi-and-trump-use-their-leverage-actually-make-progress?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms

    The seven-year-old startup has raised a $350 million Series E to fuel its data-as-a-service approach. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/22/snorkel-ai-triples-valuation-to-3-5b-as-demand-for-ai-training-data-booms/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines

    In his speech, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c52e0ywl9pr7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with raping US girl, 17

    The social media influencer “Clavicular”, who gained a following promoting the online “looksmaxxing” trend, has been charged in Massachusetts with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became heavily intoxicated after he gave her alcohol at his family’s Cape Cod home. Braden Peters, 20, is charged with rape, administering a substance for sexual intercourse and procuring alcohol for a… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3368441/looksmaxxing-influencer-clavicular-charged-raping-us-girl-17?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

    The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dr74g32g8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel

    Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/22/palestinian-americans-meet-us-lawmakers-as-trump-seeks-2-8bn-for-israel?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • The question Hong Kong charities must answer

    Hong Kong does not lack institutions that speak the language of service and responsibility. What it lacks, too often, is a clear account of what difference they actually make. That is why the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust’s first impact report deserves attention. Publishing such a report may seem like routine institutional business. Up to a point, it is. But its publication opens… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3367888/question-hong-kong-charities-must-answer?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money

    The frontier AI model race has entered its comparison shopping phase. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/new-anthropic-openai-models-make-same-promise-a-little-more-for-a-lot-less-money/

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·