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Sikorski: Russia doesn’t have the forces to invade NATO

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski says Russia ‘doesn’t have the force to invade NATO. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/24/aje-onl-nf_russia-doesnt-have-theforces-to-invade-nato-240926?traffic_source=rss

DigiNepal International ·

  • Why have some nations developed while others struggle?

    At UNGA, Iran, Syria and Kenya have highlighted how war and injustice have skewed global development. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/24/why-have-some-nations-developed-while-others-struggle?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Prithvi Highway reopens to two-way traffic after landslide cleared

    Kathmandu, September 24 The Prithvi Highway has resumed two-way operation. Dhading Police said the highway reopened to two-way traffic after landslides near Krishnabhir, in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-7, and at a location called Jyamire in Ward No. 9 were cleared. Following continuous rain, mudslides had occurred at these two locations, which had left the highway […] The post Prithvi… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prithvi-highway-reopens.html

    Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal ·

  • Congress leadership unanimous in 9 municipalities of Rolpa

    Rolpa, September 24 The Nepali Congress has completed its conventions in 9 of Rolpa’s 10 local units. In the remaining one, the convention could not be completed within the scheduled time. Election Officer Sudip Gautam said that in all 9 municipalities, 21-member working committees, including the chair, women’s and men’s vice-chairs, secretary, joint secretary, and […] The post Congress… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/congress-leadership-rolpa.html

    Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·

  • All educational institutions closed at the local level in Khotang

    Khotang, September 24 In view of heavy rain, all 10 local levels in Khotang have decided to close educational institutions for one to two days. All local levels in the district have given schools a holiday on September 24 and 25 due to the possibility of heavy rain, severe windstorms, and lightning. Two local levels […] The post All educational institutions closed at the local level in Khotang… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/educational-closed-khotang.html

    Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·

  • Koshi Province on high alert as heavy rain warning triggers flood preparedness

    Biratnagar, September 24 Following a warning of continuous heavy rain from Thursday, the Koshi Province government has carried out preparedness measures for possible disasters. The provincial government took precautionary steps after the Weather Forecasting Division indicated the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain. The province’s Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development has directed… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/koshi-province-on-high-alert.html

    Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal ·

  • Italy greenlights return of nuclear power after decades-long ban

    Italy’s Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation paving the way for a return to nuclear power nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster prompted the country to abandon atomic energy. The measure cleared the upper house 81-51 with seven abstentions. It marks a major step in Premier Giorgia Meloni’s drive to bolster energy security and meet climate goals, even though the… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3368603/italy-greenlights-return-nuclear-power-after-decades-long-ban?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • High alert urged in Syangja after possibility of heavy rain

    Syangja, September 24 Given the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in Syangja, the District Administration Office has urged people to remain highly alert. The administration has requested the public to take precautions, saying continuous rainfall could raise water levels in rivers and streams and increase the risk of flash floods, landslides, inundation, and […] The post High alert urged in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/high-alert-urged-in-syangja.html

    Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·

  • Durgabahadur BK: The Nepali turning Qatar’s waste into a business

    Even today, remembering his childhood makes Durgabahadur BK shudder. His family was so poor that having three meals a day was often a struggle. With no money to continue his education, he left school before completing his SLC and, while still a child, travelled to India in search of work. Born in Madhuwan Municipality-3 of […] The post Durgabahadur BK: The Nepali turning Qatar’s waste into a… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/durgabahadur-qatar-waste-management.html

    Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·

  • Thailand’s Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent, pocketing US$1 million

    Thailand’s teenage guitar sensation Nene Royal won the US$1 million top prize on America’s Got Talent, capping a viral run that made the 16-year-old a national celebrity and drew support from across her home country. Rattikarn Amloy, better known by her stage name Nene Royal, was crowned the winner during Wednesday’s live results show, beating nine other finalists after emerging as the clear… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3368601/thailands-nene-royal-wins-americas-got-talent-pocketing-us1-million?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Milei renews Argentina’s Falklands claim at UN, calls for ‘peaceful solution’

    Kathmandu, September 24 Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed his country’s claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas in Argentina, calling for negotiations with Britain to resolve the long-running dispute. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Milei described the Malvinas as a “national cause” for Argentina […] The post Milei… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/argentinas-falkland-claim-unga.html

    Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·

  • AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says

    AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/24/ai-model-claude-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system-anthropic-says?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Video of US military adjusting red carpet for China’s Xi sparks online backlash

    A video clip showing uniformed US military personnel on their hands and knees making last-minute adjustments to a red carpet has gone viral online, as President Donald Trump rolled out a lavish welcome for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews. The 12-second clip, which circulated widely on US social media, captured several service members hurriedly smoothing and cleaning the… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368596/video-us-military-adjusting-red-carpet-chinas-xi-sparks-online-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Butwal schools to remain closed for two days amid heavy rain risk

    Butwal, September 24 Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City has decided to suspend classes at all community and institutional schools in the city for two days amid the risk of flooding and inundation due to the forecast of heavy rainfall. According to the decision taken by the mayor, all classes running in the day shift will remain closed […] The post Butwal schools to remain closed for two days amid heavy… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/butwal-school-closed-heavy-rain.html

    Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal ·

  • Two-day holiday for schools in Biratnagar due to risk of heavy rain

    Biratnagar, September 24 In view of the potential risk from continuous rainfall, Biratnagar Metropolitan City has given schools a two-day holiday. The Metropolitan City’s Educational Administration Division announced that schools will remain closed today and tomorrow. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s forecast, heavy to very heavy rain is likely across the country […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/holiday-schools-in-biratnagar.html

    Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal ·

  • Sita Air aircraft tyre comes off during landing at Dolpa airport

    Thirteen passengers, including seven foreign nationals, were unharmed after the aircraft’s rear tyre came off on landing, blocking the runway and disrupting flights. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/24/sita-air-aircraft-tyre-comes-off-during-landing-at-dolpa-airport

    Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·

  • APOD: 2026 September 24 – The Ghosts of Five Supernovas

    APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 24 –… 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. OriginalAnnotated The Ghosts […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-24-the-ghosts-of-five-supernovas/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest

    A low-lying cloud layer brought autumn ambience to western Washington and Oregon, while mountainous areas near the coast remained above the pall. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/cloudy-cloak-over-the-northwest/

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Sita Air plane loses wheel while landing at Jufal Airport; all 13 passengers safe

    Dolpa, September 24 A wheel came off a Sita Air plane while it was landing at Jufal Airport in Dolpa. The aircraft, carrying 13 passengers from Nepalgunj, lost one of its rear right-side wheels during landing. Chief District Officer Junu Hamal Dhakal said there was a minor issue with the wheel and that everyone was […] The post Sita Air plane loses wheel while landing at Jufal Airport; all 13… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sita-air-plane-loses-wheel.html

    Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal ·

  • Heavy rain risk persists as Bay of Bengal weather system weakens

    Kathmandu, September 24 The deep depression that has developed over the Bay of Bengal is likely to weaken gradually after the next 24 hours, but its influence is expected to continue bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to parts of Nepal, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. Meteorologists have warned that the ongoing rainfall could affect […] The post Heavy rain risk persists as Bay of… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/heavy-rain-risk-bay-of-bengal.html

    Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal ·

  • Hong Kong police search for woman after man found dead outside commercial building

    Hong Kong police are searching for a Chinese woman after a man’s body was found on a chair outside a commercial building in Tsim Sha Tsui early on Thursday. Officers also arrested a 28-year-old bar staff member and charged him with illegally handling a corpse. He told police he had helped the woman move the body to the car park. Police said they received a report at about 1.40am on Thursday of an… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368594/hong-kong-police-search-woman-after-man-found-dead-outside-commercial-building?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases

    A large study tracking more than 95,000 people suggests that how you sleep may be linked to your risk of developing dozens of diseases. People who spent more time in REM sleep had lower risks of 83 conditions, including dementia, heart failure, and Parkinson’s disease, while more deep sleep was associated with lower risks of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and major depression. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260923035930.htm

    Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·

  • Nepal Rastra Bank to issue new Rs 1000 notes from Friday

    Kathmandu, September 24 Nepal Rastra Bank is set to put new Rs 1,000 banknotes into circulation from Friday. According to the Currency Management Department of Nepal Rastra Bank, the new notes will be brought into circulation from Friday. The new Rs 1,000 notes will retain the same dimensions as the existing notes but will feature […] The post Nepal Rastra Bank to issue new Rs 1000 notes from… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-rastra-bank-to-issue-new-rs-1000-notes-from-friday.html

    Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·

  • Big picture or big deals? What the Xi-Trump summit holds for China and the US

    With the balance of power shifting between the US and China, the success of this week’s summit hinges not on headline-grabbing deals, but on practical, cautious consensus under a new strategic stability framework, according to Chinese researchers. Media outlets in China have given heavy coverage to President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States, highlighting its “historic, milestone… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368589/big-picture-or-big-deals-what-xi-trump-summit-holds-china-and-us?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Prithvi Highway resumes two-way traffic after landslides cleared

    Dhading, September 24 The Prithvi Highway has resumed two-way traffic after landslides at two locations in Dhading were cleared, police said. According to the District Police Office, Dhading, debris from landslides near Krishnabhir in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-7 and at a place called Jyamire in Ward No. 9 was removed, allowing vehicles to operate in […] The post Prithvi Highway resumes… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prithvi-highway-resumes-traffic.html

    Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal ·

  • ‘They uprooted it all’: Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves

    Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/24/they-uprooted-it-all-israel-bulldozes-palestinian-owned-olive-groves?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • Spain’s Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speech

    Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/24/aje-onl-nf_spains-sanchez-warns-of-far-right-in-unga-speech-230926?traffic_source=rss

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • PM Shah to meet Guterres before addressing UN General Assembly

    New York, September 23 Prime Minister Balendra Shah has arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shah was welcomed upon arrival by Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, Acting Nepali Ambassador to the United States Sharad Raj Aran, and Consul General of […] The post PM Shah to meet Guterres before… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/pm-shah-to-meet-guterres-before-addressing-un-general-assembly.html

    Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·

  • South Korea has ‘pragmatic’ plan for phased denuclearisation. But will North bite?

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal for a phased approach to Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programmes is a pragmatic response, analysts say, but prospects for gaining its arch-rival’s acceptance remain uncertain. In a keynote speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Lee laid out a long-term, step-by-step sequence for pursuing the ultimate goal of North Korea’s denuclearisation.… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368586/south-korea-has-pragmatic-plan-phased-denuclearisation-will-north-bite?utm_source=rss_feed

    World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·

  • PM Balen Shah likely to visit India in third week of November

    Kathmandu, September 24 Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to visit India in the third week of November, with preparations for the visit set to begin after Shah and Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal return from New York, according to sources familiar with the matter. The exact date has not yet been finalised, but discussions between […] The post PM Balen Shah likely to visit India in third… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/balen-shah-india-visit-plan.html

    Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·