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Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/23/as-ai-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-us-and-china-shun-slowdown-calls?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 16:03

Kathmandu, September 23 The government has decided to provide free education up to the bachelor’s level to the families of martyrs of the Gen-Z movement and those who were seriously or critically injured. According to the Guidelines for Providing Free Education to Families of Martyrs and the Injured of the Gen-Z Movement, 2083, prepared by […] The post Free education up to Bachelor’s level for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/free-education-up-to-bachelors-level-for-gen-z-movement-martyrs-families-and-injured.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 23 Sept, 16:01

On 26 August 2026, when a colossal wedge of bedrock and glacial ice broke free from the northern flank of Mount Langtang Lirung at precisely 28.288°N, 85.528°E into Lhende Khola, it triggered devastating floods across Nepal, destroying villages, fertile land, bridges, roads, and 13 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of around 759 MW. Initial […] The post After Nepal’s Bhotekoshi flood,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bhotekoshi-flood-who-pays-damage.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 23 Sept, 15:59

Kathmandu, September 23 The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will hold its provincial conventions on October 7. According to party spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shrestha, who also heads the party’s Publicity Department, conventions in all seven provinces have been scheduled for that date. He said district-level conventions have so far been completed in 72 districts. The RPP’s […] The post RPP… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rpp-provincial-convention-october-7.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 23 Sept, 15:57

Kathmandu, September 23 The government has appointed Santosh Shrestha as chairperson of the Advertising Board. Shrestha, a resident of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14, has been appointed chairperson of the board for a maximum term of four years, according to a Cabinet decision made on September 18. The newly appointed chairperson took the oath of office and […] The post Santosh Shrestha appointed… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/santosh-shrestha-appointed-chairperson-of-advertising-board.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Sept, 15:54

Nepal-China relations can advance simultaneously across development, connectivity, technology, trade, tourism, education, disaster management, multilateral diplomacy, and global governance. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2026/09/23/what-kind-of-international-environment-is-china-trying-to-build

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Sept, 15:52

Producers say the proposed eligibility framework does not reflect the financing needs and development cycle of hydropower projects. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/hydropower-producers-seek-changes-to-proposed-ipo-rules

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Sept, 15:51

Pact targets forced labour, recruitment fees and rights violations as Malaysia reports 46 complaints involving Nepali workers. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/nepal-malaysia-renew-three-year-deal-on-migrant-worker-rights

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 23 Sept, 15:50

Shrestha tells Parliament that search and rescue teams are still looking for workers believed to be trapped in underground structures or swept away by the August 26 disaster. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/over-800-people-remain-missing-from-hydropower-projects-after-bhotekoshi-floods-says-energy-minister-shrestha

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 23 Sept, 15:49

Tesla CEO Elon Musk described Chinese President Xi Jinping as “a great leader” and “very capable” during an interview with China’s state broadcaster on Wednesday, hours before Xi left China for a summit with US President Donald Trump. “He seems like a great leader. Under his tenure, China has prospered immensely. I’ve seen it first hand,” Musk said in an interview aired on CCTV’s WeChat account,… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3368524/elon-musk-hails-xi-jinpings-leadership-and-chinese-ai-capabilities-state-media?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 15:12

A planned supercomputing hub at the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment in Hong Kong’s border area will start phased operations earlier than expected in mid-2027, according to electricity supplier CLP Power. The power supplier added that it had sufficient capacity to support energy demand equivalent to three to four supercomputing centres similar in scale to the Sandy Ridge data facility cluster… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368520/northern-metropolis-data-hub-start-phased-operations-mid-2027-clp-power?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 15:11

A South Korean dating reality show exploring human-AI romance has triggered curiosity and attention in China over how artificial intelligence could reshape people’s understanding of intimacy and love. In August, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) launched My AI Partner: Strange Love, the country’s first dating reality show focused on human-AI relationships. The programme follows three participants –… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368509/korean-dating-show-featuring-ai-and-human-contestants-sparks-fascination-china?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 15:10

Dolpa, September 23 Police have arrested one person in connection with the theft of offerings from Bala Tripura Sundari Temple in Tripura Sundari Municipality-1, Dolpa. The offering money kept at the temple’s main worship site was stolen on Saturday. In the course of investigating the incident, police arrested 37-year-old Jayanand Upadhyay of Tripurakot, Tripura Sundari […] The post One arrested… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arrested-for-stealing-offerings.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 23 Sept, 15:09

Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj207y30wp0lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 15:08

Kathmandu, September 23 Lawmakers have drawn the government’s attention to rising prices, delays in post-disaster recovery and problems facing the communication sector. They called for immediate government action over price increases ahead of the festival season and the difficult living conditions of flood-affected people. Lawmaker Balawati Sharma questioned the government’s approach, saying… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lawmakers-urge-government-to-address-rising-prices-ahead-of-festivals.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 23 Sept, 15:07

Kathmandu, September 23 Nepal’s public debt has reached nearly Rs 3 trillion, even as the government’s total debt burden declined slightly in the first two months of the current fiscal year. According to the Public Debt Management Office, Nepal owed Rs 2.973 trillion by the end of Bhadra, the second month of the fiscal year […] The post Nepal’s public debt nears Rs 3 trillion, while debt payments… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepals-public-debt-nears-3-trillion.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Sept, 15:06

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a 'crushing' response. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/annihilate-vs-crushing-attacks-why-iran-us-up-rhetoric-amid-talks?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 15:05

Kathmandu, September 23 All indices on the share market fell on Wednesday. The NEPSE index dropped by 36.25 points (1.36 percent) compared to the previous day, bringing it to 2,618 points. Trading turnover also declined, falling from Rs 7.04 billion the previous day to Rs 6.35 billion. The Life Insurance sub-index fell the most, by […] The post All stock market indices fell; trading declined… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/stock-market-indices-fell.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Sept, 15:04

Kathmandu, September 23 Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the government has given high priority to transparency, professional discipline and risk management in the operation of the Citizen Investment Trust. Responding to questions raised during Wednesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives on the Citizen Investment Trust (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083, Wagle said the […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/government-will-not-interfere-in-citizen-investment-trust-finance-minister-wagle.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 23 Sept, 15:03

India has joined a new multilateral grouping comprising a cross-regional mix of middle powers, in a move analysts say reflects New Delhi’s efforts to broaden its diplomatic options as it pushes for changes to the global order. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar co-chaired the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Summit on Monday, on the sidelines of the United Nations… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368506/indias-new-p4m-middle-power-group-enters-crowded-field?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Sept, 15:02

Kathmandu, September 23 The Raju Lama Foundation, a charitable organisation run by singer Raju Lama, and the social organisation Small World have distributed relief supplies in Tetangche village, Amachhodingmo Rural Municipality, in Rasuwa, an area affected by Bhotekoshi flooding. The two organisations have also provided health services to those affected. Singer Lama said 3,500 kg […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/raju-lama-foundation-relief.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 23 Sept, 15:00

Kathmandu, September 23 Egg prices have increased again in the market. The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association said the price of eggs has increased by Rs 10 to Rs 15 per crate, effective from Tuesday. According to the price list issued by the association, the depot and dealer price for extra-large eggs has been set […] The post Egg prices rise again, large eggs cost Rs 600 per crate appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/egg-prices-rise-again-large-eggs-cost-rs-600-per-crate.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Sept, 14:59

Britain announced Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron to defend the country's satellites, the latest move as countries race to develop military space capabilities. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-uk-military-space-squadron-satellites.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 23 Sept, 14:58

Kathmandu, September 23 The Waste Management Bill, 2083, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal presented the bill after the House granted permission to introduce it for deliberation. No member submitted a notice of opposition to the proposal seeking permission to introduce the bill, following which the […] The post Waste… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/waste-management-bill-tabled-in-house-of-representatives.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 23 Sept, 14:57

Kathmandu, September 23 The Chinese government has provided the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) with equipment, materials and technology required for DNA testing. China has transferred the necessary technology to Nepal for DNA profiling to identify people who died or went missing in the Rasuwa floods. At a programme held on Wednesday in […] The post China provides equipment and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/china-provides-equipment-and-technology-for-dna-testing-of-rasuwa-flood-victims.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 23 Sept, 14:52

Kathmandu, September 23 Transport entrepreneurs have urged the public to avoid long-distance and night travel from Thursday as the country faces the possibility of heavy rainfall and increased risks of floods and landslides. The Federation of Nepal National Transport Entrepreneurs issued a statement urging transport operators to obtain updated information about road conditions and weather […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/public-avoid-travel-rain-forecast.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Sept, 14:18

Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) is set to speak at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, in the aftermath of the Bhotekoshi floods. If Balen steps down from the UNGA podium having simply asked for aid, Nepal will remain what Nepal has always been: a tragic headline. I propose the […] The post What should Balen say at the UNGA beyond asking for aid? appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/balen-say-at-the-unga.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Sept, 14:00

Pokhara, September 23 Flydubai’s daily scheduled flights between Dubai and Pokhara have brought a fresh sense of optimism to Nepal’s third international airport. But as the first regular international service begins, Pokhara also faces a question that has proved difficult for Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa: how can an international airport attract airlines and, […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lessons-pokhara-airport-flydubai.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 23 Sept, 13:51

Tokyo, September 23 At least nine people have died and four remain missing after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Dujuan in eastern Japan. Heavy rainfall in the Kanto region on Monday caused flooding and landslides in several areas around Tokyo. According to local media reports, six deaths have been confirmed […] The post Typhoon Dujuan kills 9 in Japan, 4… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/typhoon-dujuan-kills-9-in-japan-4-still-missing.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 23 Sept, 13:34