Latest news

India’s “cockroach” youth movement is testing whether it can turn anger over education and jobs into a broader challenge to the country’s political establishment, two months after its protests helped force an education minister to resign over alleged entrance exam leaks. Its latest target is another powerful institution: the country’s election watchdog. The shift marks a transition for the… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368821/indias-cockroach-movement-targets-election-chief-political-pivot?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 16:07

Beijing and Brussels remain “deadlocked” on trade in medical devices following discussions in Beijing this week, a source said, adding that “intensive consultations” were under way about Brussels’ plan to launch import safeguards against made-in-China plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Vice-Minister of Commerce Ling Ji – China’s deputy international trade representative – held discussions… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368811/china-and-eu-deadlocked-medical-devices-still-talking-phev-curbs-source?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 16:06

The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/rising-malnutrition-in-nigeria-as-us-war-on-iran-raises-food-costs?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 15:55

Kathmandu, September 25 A low-pressure system that developed over the Bay of Bengal continues to bring rain to most districts of Nepal. The persistent rainfall has raised water levels in rivers and streams, while landslides have blocked highways at several locations. According to meteorologists, the system is gradually shifting from the eastern part of Nepal […] The post Rain system shifts west,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rain-system-shifts-west.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 15:26

Kathmandu, September 25 A month after devastating floods struck the Nepal-China border area, families of more than 50 Ukrainian nationals are still waiting for information about their missing loved ones. 36-year-old Olena Kalinichenko was part of a group of 56 people, most of them Ukrainian, who had travelled to Mount Kailash in Tibet for a […] The post Families of missing Ukrainians still… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/ukrainians-rasuwa-floods.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 15:11

Wellington, September 25 Senior officials from New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade met with representatives of the Nepali community in Wellington to discuss relief, reconstruction, and bilateral cooperation following the devastating flood in Bhotekoshi. At Friday’s meeting, New Zealand officials spoke of the special bilateral relationship between Nepal and New Zealand, noting that… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/new-zealand-nepali-discuss-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 15:10

Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/from-cheats-to-great-friendship-how-trumps-rhetoric-on-china-changed?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 15:09

Kanchanpur, September 25 After the Weather Forecasting Division predicted heavy rainfall in various parts of the country from September 25 to 27, Kanchanpur has also stepped up precautions in light of the potential risk. Rain is currently falling in parts of the hill districts across Sudurpashchim, including Kanchanpur. Tek Rawat, information officer at the Kanchanpur […] The post 9 families from… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/9-families-patrakhalla-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 15:08

Chinese carmakers have gained ground in Europe’s shift to electric cars, emerging as the biggest winners in plug-in hybrids despite moves by Brussels to curb their expansion. As petrol prices climbed across the EU, hitting a record high of more than €2.30 a litre (US$9.91 a US gallon) in Germany this month, the move to battery power gathered pace. Battery-electric registrations jumped 62.7 per… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3368814/chinese-marques-driving-seat-high-petrol-prices-accelerate-eu-shift-electric-cars?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 15:06

Kathmandu, September 25 Nepal has climbed two places to 14th in the ICC’s T20 International rankings. According to the updated rankings released by the ICC on Friday, Nepal moved up two spots to reach 14th position. The improvement came after Nepal beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets on Friday in the ongoing Asian Games competition in […] The post Nepal jumps two places to 14th in T20I rankings… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-jumps-two-places.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Sept, 15:05

The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/25/switzerlands-neutrality-vote-is-asking-the-wrong-question?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 15:03

The Philippines’ decision to block messaging platform Discord for less than a day following a series of school shootings has raised questions about the government’s response to child safety online, with analysts describing the move as a show of regulatory muscle that did little to address underlying problems. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Thursday… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3368812/philippines-short-lived-discord-ban-exposes-cracks-online-safety-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 15:02

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c3qjkxk58y02o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 15:01

An explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the crowded tourist centre of Athens on Friday, injuring three people and damaging houses, shops and cars ‌across a historic neighbourhood. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast in the two-storey building in Plaka near some of Athens’ most popular sites including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus, sending rocks and broken… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3368808/3-injured-after-explosion-causes-building-collapse-athens-tourist-centre?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 14:58

The win has increased Nepal’s chances of marching on to the quarterfinals against Asian powerhouses. The Rhinos face Japan tomorrow. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/25/nepal-defeat-afghanistan-by-five-wickets

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Sept, 14:52

Sunsari, September 25 Thirty-one gates at the Koshi Barrage have been opened as water flow in the river continues to rise. Chief District Officer Ishwori Prasad Aryal said the barrage is currently under a “red alert” status. According to him, the flood discharge at the Koshi Barrage has reached 240,000 cusecs. The flow, however, remains […] The post 31 gates opened at Koshi Barrage as water flow… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gates-opened-at-koshi-barrage.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 14:12

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and Taiwan at the White House on Thursday as part of a state visit dominated by pageantry. On AI, Xi said that “the right thing to do is to draw on each other’s strengths, not guard against each other”, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry. He also backed continued dialogue… https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368799/xi-white-house-trade-war-truce-extension-golden-week-travel?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 14:11

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to the US will conclude not at the diplomatic negotiating table, but in front of America’s founding documents. After morning tea in the White House Red Room, US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will take Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan on a tour of the National Archives, the home of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and other texts that… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368793/xi-and-trump-cap-summit-tour-through-shared-us-and-chinese-history?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 14:10

The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmq8j904212po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 14:09

Kathmandu, September 25 After floodwater rose in the Manohara River, Home Minister Sudan Gurung went out to inspect the situation. The Home Ministry’s secretariat said he visited the flood-affected area near Chyasal a short while ago. Minister Gurung visited the riverbank near the CPN-UML central office. Water levels in several rivers across Kathmandu have risen […] The post Home Minister Gurung… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/hm-gurung-visits-flood-concerns.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 14:08

Janakpurdham, September 25 A protest has been held in Janakpurdham against the campaign to clear land encroached upon Guthi trust property. The Guthikutti Ghar-Jagga Management Struggle Committee staged demonstrations in various parts of Janakpurdham. The committee submitted memoranda to the Guthi Sansthan (Guthi Corporation), Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, and the District Administration… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/janakpur-protest-guthi-land.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 14:07

France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Turkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/saudi-arabia-allies-line-up-support-as-houthi-attacks-mount?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 14:06

Kathmandu, September 25 The first hunting season of the year has begun in the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. This season, running from September to December, permits have been issued for the hunting of 10 blue sheep (naur) and 7 Himalayan tahr (jharal). Chief Conservation Officer Ananath Baral said arrangements are underway with the company awarded the […] The post Hunting season begins in Dhorpatan;… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/hunting-season-in-dhorpatan.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 14:05

Kathmandu, September 25 In the men’s cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games underway in Japan, Nepal has defeated Afghanistan. Nepal beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in the match played at Korogi Sports Park in Nishin, Aichi, Japan. Nepal chased down Afghanistan’s target of 103 runs, reaching it in 17.2 overs for the loss of […] The post Nepal defeats Afghanistan in Asian Games cricket appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-defeats-afghanistan.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Sept, 13:54

Kavre, September 25 The water level in the Roshi River has crossed the danger level, with the river rising to 4.51 metres against the danger threshold of 4.5 metres. The water level was stable at the time of reporting. However, the Flood Forecasting Division sounded a warning siren after the river crossed the danger level. […] The post Roshi River crosses danger level as flood risk rises across… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/roshi-river-crosses-danger-level-as-flood-risk-rises-across-nepal.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 13:53

Traffic has been disrupted after temporary crossings at Chaukidanda and Ghumaune were swept away. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/25/roshi-flood-washes-away-two-bp-highway-diversions

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 13:52

Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who rarely speaks, gave his most sustained public argument since taking office. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/the-speech-nepal-and-the-world-had-been-waiting-for

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 13:51

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/mamdani-plants-olive-tree-with-gaza-families?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 13:40

First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/pope-leo-heads-to-france-amid-assisted-dying-abuse-debates?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 13:26