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The artificial intelligence road map presented at its flagship Apsara Conference this week showcased a pragmatic pivot by Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding, offering a clearer path to monetisation despite a sharp escalation in capital expenditure, analysts said. The conference, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday under the theme “Intelligence goes beyond”, highlighted “Alibaba’s disciplined… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3368650/alibaba-unveils-pragmatic-ai-road-map-drive-monetisation-infrastructure-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 15:07

Taplejung, September 24 A major fire broke out in Dobhan of Meringden Rural Municipality-3 in Taplejung district, destroying around 10 houses, authorities said. A team of security personnel has been deployed to the area to help control the fire. According to Armed Police Force Nepal Deputy Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, personnel from APF Nepal No. 1 […] The post Fire destroys around 10 houses in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/fire-destroys-houses-taplejung-meringden.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 24 Sept, 15:06

Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/24/yemeni-forces-claim-repelling-houthi-attacks-in-taiz-as-fighting-rages-on?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 15:04

Washington, DC, September 24 US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet at the White House on Thursday with a long list of difficult issues on the agenda, from trade and artificial intelligence to Taiwan, Iran and critical minerals. Despite the tensions, both leaders appear to believe they have time […] The post Trump and Xi head into Washington summit with both… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/trump-and-xi-washington-summit.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 24 Sept, 15:03

The recent strength in Hong Kong’s exports extended into August, with the value jumping by 53 per cent to HK$667.9 billion (US$85.6 billion) – the second-highest level on record after July’s peak – on strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed that the total value of exports rose to HK$667.9… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368645/hong-kong-exports-surge-53-hk6679-billion-second-highest-record?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 14:12

The Philippine Senate has made it mathematically easier to convict Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, but observers said the ruling could intensify a battle over an impeachment trial already viewed by the public as deeply divisive. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, ruled on Wednesday that only senator-judges who are able to take part in the trial should be counted in determining the… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368631/philippines-impeachment-path-now-clear-convict-sara-duterte?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 14:11

When the universe was still in its infancy—only 500 million years after the Big Bang, or about 3% of its current age—some of the universe's earliest stars and galaxies had already formed. Astronomers have long predicted that much of the gas surrounding these young galaxies must have remained relatively pristine, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, the primordial ingredients available in the… https://phys.org/news/2026-09-jwst-early-galaxies-seeding-universe.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 24 Sept, 14:10

Former Hong Kong television actress Leila Tong Ning has been sued for allegedly breaching her management contract by abandoning her professional duties while suffering from depression and dyeing her hair without her agency’s consent. The High Court writ, filed by agency Tenjinmura Ongaku Limited, also accuses the 44-year-old former Television Broadcasts (TVB) artist of “coercive conduct” and… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368644/actress-leila-tong-sued-over-alleged-contract-breach-and-manipulative-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 14:09

China and the United States must prevent their AI competition from escalating into a cold war, a top Chinese policy adviser has warned, while asserting that a complete decoupling would be difficult. The remarks from Zheng Yongnian, a leading political scientist and dean of the school of public policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, come ahead of the Xi-Trump summit in… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368543/american-ai-development-cannot-separate-itself-china-zheng-yongnian?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 14:08

Kathmandu, September 24 Sobita Gautam, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has presented the Free Legal Aid Bill 2083 before the House of Representatives. She tabled the bill at Thursday’s meeting. While presenting it, Minister Gautam noted that the new bill has been drafted to effectively implement the fundamental right to justice enshrined in […] The post Bill on Free Legal Aid… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bill-on-free-legal-aid-tabled.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Sept, 14:07

Malaysia’s haze crisis has flared again just weeks after emergency measures and cloud-seeding operations brought temporary relief, with experts warning that smoke from Indonesian fires could continue drifting across the country until monsoon winds change. All 108 schools in Serian, a district in the state of Sarawak on Malaysian Borneo, were ordered to close on Thursday after the air pollutant… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3368641/open-close-reopen-return-choking-haze-traps-malaysian-schools-limbo?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 14:06

As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his much-anticipated summit with US President Donald Trump, it is clear which country emerged stronger from the tariff shock. Last month, China’s exports rose 25 per cent in annualised terms, causing the country’s trade surplus to swell to US$119 billion and putting it on track to exceed last year’s record of US$1.2 trillion. Moreover,… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3368593/who-has-upper-hand-financial-markets-us-or-china?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 14:01

Former under-secretary-general of the UN argues Balendra Shah’s UNGA debut is a critical pulpit to demand climate justice, secure reconstruction aid and champion the fragile future of the world’s mountains. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/24/what-nepal-actually-needs-from-global-leaders-in-new-york

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 24 Sept, 13:52

Young Newar girls aged 2 to 8 take part in a traditional worship ritual at Hanuman Dhoka, where devotees seek blessings for peace, prosperity and protection. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/24/inside-kathmandu-s-kumari-puja-tradition

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 24 Sept, 13:51

Kathmandu, September 24 Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) General Secretary and lawmaker Bipin Acharya has called on the government to establish an autonomous board to oversee the transfer and promotion of civil servants through a predictable, rules-based system. Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Acharya said pressure over the transfer and […] The post RSP lawmaker… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bipin-acharya-autonomous-board-transfers.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Sept, 13:48

Kathmandu, September 24 Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chief whip Khushbu Oli has drawn the government’s attention to the problems faced by Nepali citizens living in Russia. Speaking during a special session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Oli called for immediate policy initiatives on issues including bilateral banking arrangements with Russia, no-objection certificates (NOCs) […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/khushbu-oli-govt-attention-russia.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Sept, 13:44

Kathmandu, September 24 Nepal has secured a consolation win in men’s kabaddi at the ongoing 20th Asian Games in Japan. In the final group-stage match played on Thursday, Nepal defeated Malaysia 73–52. Nepal built a strong lead of 37–21 in the first half. Although the second half was closely contested at 36–31, Nepal won overall […] The post Nepal beats Malaysia for consolation win in men’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-beats-malaysia-kabaddi.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 24 Sept, 13:43

Every monsoon, Nepal’s hills collapse into devastating landslides, and riverbanks swallow entire downstream settlements. Globally, we witness rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and accelerating climate collapse. It is convenient to dismiss these recurring tragedies as uncontrollable environmental crises or acts of God. Yet, on closer inspection, environmental degradation and climate… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/from-the-pakhe-disposition.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 24 Sept, 13:42

Kathmandu, September 24 Twenty-nine trainees and six instructors from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have successfully climbed 6,355-metre Danga Peak in the Kanchenjunga region after completing professional mountaineering guide training. The team completed the association’s regular training programme, titled ‘Summer Skills for Professional Mountain Guides’, before making the… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/29-trainees-successfully-climb-6355-metre-danga-peak-after-mountaineering-training.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 24 Sept, 13:41

A fundraiser to help pay disgraced former leader Najib Razak’s 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine has become a lightning rod for insults and mockery, as Malaysians continue to pile criticism on a decision last week to allow him to spend the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday granted Najib a “conditional pardon”, which will allow the… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368629/najib-razaks-fundraising-malaysia-draws-1-sen-donations-mockery?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 13:12

The synergy between sports and philanthropy took centre stage earlier this month at the two-day PBC (Philanthropy for Better Cities) Forum 2026, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, in association with the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District. IoP was established by the Club and its Charities Trust in 2023, and is dedicated to promoting… https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/when-sport-meets-purpose/article/3368516/how-sport-inspires-inclusion-shared-purpose-and-global-solidarity?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 13:11

Kathmandu, September 24 Three people have been arrested in Kirtipur on charges of stealing copper utensils. Those arrested are 24-year-old Akash Lama and 31-year-old Rohit Tamang, both from Sarlahi, and 24-year-old Krishna Chaudhary. They were arrested by the Kirtipur Police Circle. They are accused of stealing 36 copper pots (kalash), two puja plates, and a […] The post 3 arrested for stealing… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/3-arrested-stealing-copper-utensils.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 24 Sept, 13:10

Kathmandu, September 24 National Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Birgunj has instructed its first-year postgraduate (PG) resident doctors to leave the college immediately. The college has announced that all academic activities for these resident doctors, including classes, clinical postings, departmental training, and ward and emergency duties, are suspended until further notice. In a… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/doctors-national-medical-college.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Sept, 13:09

Indonesia’s navy commissioned its first aircraft carrier on Thursday after acquiring the former Italian vessel to strengthen its maritime defences and disaster response. The Italian flag on the former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi was replaced with the Indonesian flag on the carrier renamed the KRI Sriwijaya-100 as part of its official transfer at the ceremony held at Tanjung Priok seaport in North… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3368625/indonesia-commissions-first-aircraft-carrier-bolstering-sea-defence?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 13:08

At Joint Base Andrews where Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for the visiting Chinese president, Xi Jinping appeared unfazed during a ceremonial flyover by a screeching US bomber while the US president visibly winced at the noise. As Xi arrived at the military base just outside Washington on Thursday, he was greeted with a ceremony that included the US Air Force band playing the American… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368621/xi-maintains-composure-during-us-military-flyover-historic-tarmac-welcome?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 13:07

Kathmandu, September 24 An Indian national has been arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport with half a kilogram of gold. The person arrested is 42-year-old Mohammad Chera Thodi, who arrived in Kathmandu via Doha, Qatar. Police said he was arrested from the airport’s parking area, with 536 grams of gold recovered from him. Another Nepali national […] The post Indian national arrested at TIA… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/indian-national-arrested-gold-2.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 24 Sept, 13:06

Hong Kong has cut its rate of cancer-related deaths by more than 40 per cent over the past three decades, the health minister said, as the city’s leader renewed his pledge to make it a hub for medical innovation. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau outlined the city’s progress in cancer control at the World Cancer Congress, which is being held in Hong Kong for the first time. Citing figures from… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3368624/hong-kong-reports-more-40-drop-cancer-related-death-rate-over-30-years?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 13:05

Janamat Party’s general convention date has been postponed. Due to unfavourable weather, the convention originally scheduled to be held in Birgunj, Parsa from September 24–28 has been postponed to October 3, Janamat Secretariat Chief Rajesh Kumar Mandal said. Janamat Party has also stated that all other processes related to the party convention that have already […] The post Janamat Party’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/janamat-general-convention-postponed.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 24 Sept, 13:04

US President Donald Trump’s choice of attire at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday drew online attention as he made a rare personal appearance to welcome Xi Jinping. Trump was on the tarmac to greet Xi on Wednesday evening as the Chinese president arrived in Washington for his first US state visit in more than a decade. But while temperatures at the airbase were around 19 degrees Celsius (66… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368619/why-did-trump-wear-gloves-greet-chinas-xi-jinping-joint-base-andrews?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 24 Sept, 13:03