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Mooncakes, a sweet staple for China’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival, are not just for people any more. Humans are pulling back, but dogs are digging in. So are cats. Pet mooncakes are popping up across China, from major retailers such as Sam’s Club to online stores and small bakeries. And many are quickly selling out. In the southwestern metropolis of Chengdu, a pack of pet mooncakes selling online… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368747/mooncakes-dog-how-china-reinventing-its-iconic-festive-snack?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 11:10

Hong Kong’s health minister has rejected claims that authorities favour mainland nurses over local candidates, saying locally trained professionals have “very good chances” of finding work even as public hospitals struggle to recruit. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said on Friday that the Hospital Authority had hired 95 per cent of local applicants for nursing positions over the past year. The… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3368770/health-chief-rejects-claims-chinese-nurses-are-favoured-over-local-candidates?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 11:09

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Xi’s US summit: Access real-time updates, geopolitical risk analysis, and exclusive reporting from an Asian perspective. Subscribe now with our limited-time offer to stay ahead. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump have met in Washington for an eagerly anticipated summit,… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368493/live-qa-scmp-answers-your-questions-about-washington-xi-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 11:08

When US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room, every detail of the state dinner was steeped in symbolism, with sparkling wine served as a nod to a pivotal moment in Sino-US relations and references to “ping-pong diplomacy”. The meal opened with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs, a vineyard selected to honour the historic 1972 “Toast to Peace” shared by… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368762/wine-ping-pong-trump-and-xis-state-dinner-heavy-historic-symbolism?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 11:07

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has delivered a Mid-Autumn Festival blessing to residents from outer space, expressing her deep affection and longing for her home city. “Looking at the moon from here and looking down at the earth, I increasingly miss my family and friends in Hong Kong,” Lai Ka-ying said in a Mandarin speech recorded in China’s Tiangong space station. “On this occasion of the… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368768/hong-kong-astronaut-lai-ka-ying-sends-mid-autumn-festival-wishes-residents-space?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 11:06

Kathmandu, September 25 Continuous rainfall has blocked the main highways connecting to Kathmandu. The Prithvi Highway, BP Highway, and Kantilokpath are all closed after landslides hit multiple points along these routes, halting vehicle movement since early morning. With the rain not letting up, administrative offices in the affected districts have suspended vehicle operations. The Tribhuvan […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/landslides-kathmandus-key-highways.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 11:05

Kathmandu, September 25 The price of gold fell by Rs 500 per tola on Friday to Rs 298,600, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold was priced at Rs 299,100 per tola on Thursday. The price of silver also declined by Rs 30 per tola to Rs 4,630. It had […] The post Gold, silver prices fall appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-silver-prices-fall-3.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 25 Sept, 11:04

Kathmandu, September 25 The government has introduced a bill seeking to restore the original provisions of 85 laws that were repealed through an ordinance issued to facilitate the removal of public office-holders. The Bill to Restore Provisions of Some Nepal Acts was registered in the House of Representatives on September 21. Its stated objective is […] The post Government moves to restore… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-restore-laws-ordinance.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 11:00

The Australian prime minister expressed solidarity with Nepal and families of missing Australians during the meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/shah-meets-albanese-australia-reiterates-support-for-flood-hit-nepal

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 10:52

Remarks by the Rt. Hon. Balendra Shah, Prime Minister of Nepal September 24, 2026 New York https://youtu.be/ssA87EPaWAQ भगवान पशुपतिनाथले विश्वको कल्याण गरुन्। यो विश्व बुद्धले देखाएको बाटोमा हिंड्न सकोस्। धन्यवाद, नमस्ते। #UN #PMNepal #Balen #Nepal

Community · Padam Kafle @padam.kafle · 25 Sept, 10:51

A veteran Malaysian politician pleaded not guilty on Friday to a sedition charge over remarks backing a rival claimant to the Negeri Sembilan throne amid the months-long royal crisis. Rais Yatim, 84, a former cabinet minister and president of Malaysia’s Senate, was charged at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, for his comments on June 5, during a ceremony proclaiming Tunku Nadzaruddin… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3368760/ex-malaysian-minister-charged-sedition-over-negeri-sembilan-royal-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 10:12

The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/24/lightspeed-targets-250m-for-new-india-fund-focusing-on-early-stage-ai/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 25 Sept, 10:11

Dhading, September 25 A gabion wall built to protect the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir has collapsed following continuous rainfall, putting a newly constructed road track at risk. Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Dahal of the District Police Office, Dhading, said the gabion wall supporting the old section of the highway gave way due to the […] The post Gabion wall collapses at… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gabion-wall-collapses-krishnabhir.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 10:10

While their husbands held talks at the White House, Melania Trump hosted Peng Liyuan at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art on Thursday, where the famed Chinese soprano softly hummed along to a youth choir’s performance of a familiar classic. Footage shows the Hope Chinese School youth choir waving Chinese and American national flags during their rendition of the song “Jasmine Flower”,… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368757/pitch-perfect-cultural-diplomacy-wins-heart-chinas-first-lady-peng-liyuan?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 10:09

New York, September 25 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by the recent floods in Nepal and pledged continued Australian support for rescue and reconstruction efforts. Albanese made the commitment during a meeting with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, in New York on the […] The post Australian PM Albanese… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/australia-pledges-support-floods.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 10:08

Online ride-hailing giant Uber will close a second Hong Kong metered taxi platform that it acquired by the end of this year, just over six months after it bought out the business. Uber said on Friday that it would fully integrate the services on FlyTaxi into its own platform by the end of the year, saying it aimed to provide “optimal” support for drivers and users. “As part of this integration,… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368756/uber-shuts-down-flytaxi-second-metered-cab-platform-it-acquired-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 10:07

Pakistan's security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/pakistani-forces-kill-afghan-taliban-fighters-in-border-escalation?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 10:06

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has called for the restoration of Parliament. And not casually. He has put the demand in writing in a document presented to the party’s Central Committee meeting. For a moment, it was hard to believe what we were hearing. Even after seeing the demand clearly stated on page 78 of […] The post Oli wants Parliament restored. But does the UML really want to go back?… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/oli-wants-parliament-restored.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 10:00

Trump and Xi traded warm rhetoric at a high-profile White House summit, but offered few signs of progress on Taiwan, AI, trade and the Iran war. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/25/trump-welcomes-china-s-xi-with-fanfare-but-no-breakthroughs-emerge

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 25 Sept, 09:52

Persistent rain has blocked or restricted several major roads, with authorities imposing overnight closures and warning travellers of further landslide risks. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/major-highways-hit-by-landslides-as-heavy-rain-persists

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 09:51

Shisir Khanal discusses the Gen Z movement, the rise of a new political class and the government’s economic and foreign policy priorities. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/25/in-new-york-foreign-minister-khanal-introduces-nepal-s-new-political-order

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 09:50

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 25 –… 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. Globular Cluster Omega […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-25-globular-star-cluster-omega-centauri/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 25 Sept, 09:50

Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/explosive-intensification-for-hurricane-polo/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 25 Sept, 09:46

Declining births, out-migration and a shift towards smaller families are leaving early childhood centres short of pupils and forcing some schools to close. https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/09/25/in-achham-fewer-children-means-fewer-classrooms

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 09:42

The people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are now warning governments about losing control. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/when-ais-moving-this-fast-whos-protecting-us?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 09:19

Unregulated companies are running a brisk trade across Japan storing and disposing unclaimed corpses, with a recent report revealing how such “cut-price morgues” are cashing in on legal loopholes to discard the nation’s dead. The business has shed light on the growing number of “lonely deaths” of elderly Japanese as the traditional nuclear family fades. Some industry insiders have expressed shock… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3368738/japans-cut-price-morgues-cash-legal-loopholes-lonely-deaths-rise?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 09:12

China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr93e4x7kdjjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 09:11

A magnet-producing bacterium extended the average lifespan of C. elegans worms by more than 43% while helping protect their neurological and intestinal health. Researchers traced much of the effect to suppression of ferroptosis, a damaging form of cell death linked to iron buildup and oxidative stress. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260924020357.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 25 Sept, 09:10

Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow reports from a Free Palestine march, where Jewish demonstrators rejected Netanyahu. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/jewish-protestors-join-free-palestine-march-to-denounce-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 09:09