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Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/german-russian-foreign-ministers-hold-rare-talks-amid-rising-tensions?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 09:08

Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/bangkok-declared-disaster-zone-after-heavy-rains-submerge-roads?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 09:07

Kathmandu, September 27 The water level in the Narayani River at Devghat has crossed the danger mark, raising the risk of flooding in surrounding areas. According to the Flood Forecasting Division, the water level in the Narayani River had reached 10.8 metres at the time of reporting. The danger level at Devghat is 9 metres, […] The post Narayani River flood level crosses danger mark at Devghat… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/narayani-river-crosses-danger-mark.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 27 Sept, 09:06

Kathmandu, September 25 Former Chief Justice Cholendra Rana has been arrested amid allegations that he was attempting to influence judicial proceedings and was becoming increasingly involved in political activities. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the detailed grounds for his arrest. However, sources say repeated complaints had been lodged with the Office of the Prime Minister […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/why-cholendra-rana-arrested.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Sept, 09:05

Thousands of protesters in Madrid demand answers after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/thousands-protest-in-madrid-against-spains-housing-crisis?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 09:02

Contemporary Nepali literature does not overtly reflect the chaotic nature of today’s political climate. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/27/how-nepali-literature-should-respond-to-political-changes

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Sept, 08:52

Climate change is no longer just about emissions. It is the sum of blatant disrespect for the planet’s natural resources and their overuse. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2026/09/27/can-nepal-walk-the-talk-on-green-investment

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Sept, 08:51

We use words like ‘tsunami’ and ‘monsoon’ to honour the communities who know these disasters best. It’s time for Nepal to do the same. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/27/why-nepal-s-latest-disaster-needs-a-local-name-not-just-a-scientific-label

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 27 Sept, 08:50

Ancient DNA shows that adults and children buried together in medieval Sweden were often not members of the same immediate family, suggesting that burial choices reflected more than biological kinship. The research also revealed early gender-based burial customs and uncovered the remarkable story of a young woman who may have completed a pilgrimage across Europe. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260925005444.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Sept, 08:34

The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3grvv7p81lqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 08:28

A video installation built around the testimony of a former Japanese soldier on the killing of civilians and sexual assault in wartime China will go on display in London in October, even as its creator struggles to find a museum willing to exhibit the award-winning work in Japan. Created by contemporary artist Meiro Koizumi, “The Angels of Testimony”, has won acclaim overseas, but Japanese… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3368928/japanese-museums-shun-video-artwork-wartime-atrocities-acclaimed-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 08:12

Property markets in the Asia-Pacific region are likely to remain attractive despite heightened uncertainty over monetary policy after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate increase in more than three years this month, analysts say, with several asset classes and sectors expected to draw investor interest. “We’ve seen volumes, specifically cross-border volumes in the region,… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3368796/how-asia-pacific-property-markets-are-drawing-fresh-capital-despite-us-rate-uncertainty?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 08:11

As China celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival, the three-day holiday is highlighting both the enduring appeal of traditional culture and the vitality of domestic consumption, with a wide range of festive activities and tourism offerings bringing new momentum to the holiday economy. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-27/Mid-Autumn-Festival-sees-vibrant-cultural-activities-tourism-spending-1QLQlWJ6hTa/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 08:06

Powerful winds and towering waves are battering the US Northeast, causing flight chaos and blackouts. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/powerful-storm-batters-us-northeast-disrupting-power-and-travel?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 08:04

The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because "they're losing so badly". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgyyw2jeego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 08:01

A 20-year-old woman who collects and sorts rubbish in eastern China gained online fame after her modelling talents were discovered by the renowned self-made “village supermodel” Lu Xianren, who shares a similar childhood background. Identified by her alias Chaoren Leng (translated as “Superman Leng” in English), the woman assists her boyfriend’s father in managing his rubbish collection business… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3368927/chinese-rubbish-station-worker-scouted-striking-looks-refuses-full-time-modelling?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:59

Deuba’s camp will begin its ward conventions on October 1 and hold a central convention in December as the Supreme Court review of the leadership dispute remains pending. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/27/deuba-faction-moves-ahead-with-parallel-congress-convention

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Sept, 07:52

Foreign minister Shisir Khanal also holds talks with his Armenian counterpart on expanding bilateral cooperation https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/khanal-meets-uae-counterpart-thanks-abu-dhabi-for-25m-flood-aid

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Sept, 07:51

The bridge over the Kaligandaki river was washed away after four days of continuous rain caused the river to swell. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/09/27/flood-sweeps-away-bridge-linking-syangja-and-gulmi

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 27 Sept, 07:50

Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on US acceptance of its conditions, while Washington maintains pressure on Iran as the conflict disrupts global oil flows and regional trade. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/27/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Sept, 07:49

Scientists have mapped the genetics of cat cancer on an unprecedented scale and found surprising similarities with tumors in humans. The findings could help bring precision cancer treatments to cats while also revealing new clues about how human cancers develop and respond to drugs. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260924231826.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Sept, 07:46

The UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/did-the-biggest-week-of-diplomacy-make-headway-in-ending-the-us-iran-war?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:44

The releases follow a second round of negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/venezuela-frees-39-political-prisoners-after-post-maduro-talks?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:27

Indonesia is considering Chinese investment to help build a massive 2,772km (1,722 mile) railway network through the vast, resource-rich region of Kalimantan, following the completion of Southeast Asia’s first high-speed line between Jakarta and Bandung, state media and analysts said. However, analysts noted that any future commercial agreements were likely to be negotiated cautiously, given the… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3368818/indonesia-eyes-china-massive-2772km-railway-project-caution?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:12

Kathmandu, September 27 Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was arrested on Saturday night at his home in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. A source confirmed the arrest was carried out by a team from the Crime Investigation Office, Teku. The specific charges against him have not yet been disclosed. Rana had been suspended after an impeachment motion […] The post Former Chief Justice Cholendra… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cholendra-shumsher-rana-arrested.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Sept, 07:11

PNOĒ, the Malden, Mass.-based startup whose breath-analyzing mask used to bear an unfortunate resemblance to Bane's, is launching a sleeker self-serve version on October 1 that lets gym-goers measure their VO₂ max and other metabolic markers in eight minutes without a trained operator. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/pnoes-new-face-mask-wants-to-make-lab-grade-breath-testing-a-self-serve-affair/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Sept, 07:10

The leader of Hamas brushed aside the possibility of change from Israel’s coming election in an interview, saying he expected Israelis to campaign off Gaza’s “blood”. “Whether this or that person comes to power, or this party or another – our people have suffered at the hands of all Israeli parties,” Khalil al-Hayya told the Qatari station Al-Araby on Saturday. “We absolutely refuse to allow the… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3368926/hamas-leader-says-israel-use-blood-palestinians-fuel-election?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:09

In a village on the outskirts of Kota Bharu, in Malaysia’s deeply conservative northeastern state of Kelantan, Rozi* has learned to ignore what people say about her daughter. She had known for years that Hana* was different. As a child, Hana preferred girls’ clothes and spent most of her time with girls. Later, after leaving Kelantan to study, she began transitioning and eventually returned home,… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3368824/malaysia-mothers-love-offers-her-trans-daughter-refuge?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:08

On September 8, Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, died. It prompted reflection, not only on a political figure who once stood at the centre of the city’s public life, but also on nearly three decades of change since its return to China. History is rarely shaped by a single person or isolated decisions. Individual choices, institutional adjustments, social expectations and external… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3368522/understand-where-hong-kong-going-start-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Sept, 07:07