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Kathmandu, October 5 Nepal is preparing to contest the top post of the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), with the government planning to nominate Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Food Safety, Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, for regional director. The post became vacant after former regional director Saima Wazed of […] The post Nepal fields Sangeeta… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-fields-sangeeta-mishra-for-who-southeast-asia-chief.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 5 Oct, 21:04

OpenAI said the new visual ads will show up after your image generation results appear in the U.S. only for now. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/openai-launches-visual-ads-that-appear-alongside-image-generation-results/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:59

Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident. https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/researchers-death-from-undisclosed-illness-sparks-mass-quarantine-in-russia/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:57

The 23-year-old karateka ended Nepal’s medal drought in Nagoya. Behind his bronze, however, lies a story of meagre state support, deep family sacrifice and an ambition to win gold at the next edition. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/05/how-tenzing-sherpa-became-nepal-s-breakout-star-at-the-asian-games

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 5 Oct, 20:52

Balendra Shah’s social media quip ignores his own mixed record with the space as mayor and a record that predates him by decades. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/05/before-you-take-credit-for-khula-manch-read-its-history

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 5 Oct, 20:51

Banshiraj Dahal, whose tenure had been recommended for extension, is accused of visiting former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana at a police office without permission. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/05/armed-police-aig-dahal-suspended-over-alleged-information-leak

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 5 Oct, 20:50

New analysis of archival Hubble data points to the possibility of “dead” white dwarf stars hosting second-generation planetary systems. https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/suspected-second-generation-planet-solves-nasa-hubble-cold-case/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 5 Oct, 20:45

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Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 5 Oct, 20:35

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group’s October 7, 2023 attack. Monday is a national day of remembrance for the deadliest day in Israel’s history, with flags lowered to half mast on public buildings from 6.29 am, the time the attack began. Speaking during a state… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369831/there-will-be-no-hamas-rule-gaza-netanyahu-vows-october-7-memorial?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 20:12

Astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to have formed from the remains of the dead star it now orbits. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-phoenix-planet-astronomers-world-reborn.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 5 Oct, 20:11

Lola Vision Systems is one of TechCrunch's Battlefield 200 Companies https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/lola-vision-systems-is-trying-to-make-it-easier-to-run-ai-models-on-chips/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:10

Learn how founders are choosing between building on open or closed AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/open-or-closed-ai-how-founders-are-choosing-what-to-build-on-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:09

The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and the deceased. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/hackers-steal-8-million-citizens-records-from-danish-government-database/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:08

The murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/murder-in-okinawa-the-us-militarys-history-of-alleged-crime-in-japan?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 20:07

Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/researchers-are-tracking-a-chinese-ai-agent-fleet/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:06

The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9zrdmxp4vy6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 20:05

Meet the final five Startup Battlefield judges who'll decide who wins the pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Get your pass now to save up to $100, and get a second at 50% off. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/meet-the-startup-battlefield-200-judges-wholl-decide-the-winner-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 20:04

Kathmandu, October 5 Nepal’s cricket team now faces another major challenge after winning the ACC Premier Cup — performing strongly in the final series of the ICC World Cup League 2 to preserve its ODI status. Nepal’s route to directly qualifying for the World Cup Qualifier has become extremely difficult. Although a mathematical possibility remains, […] The post Nepal face crucial Oman series to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/crucial-series-preserve-odi-status.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 5 Oct, 20:00

Traders blame supply shortages, transport, and rising feed costs, while consumer advocates point to middlemen and weak market monitoring. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/05/mutton-prices-at-a-record-high-dashain-may-push-them-higher

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 19:52

Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/ai-glasses-face-their-first-major-government-crackdown/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 19:24

The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/the-final-disrupt-stage-lineup-three-days-of-conversations-you-wont-hear-anywhere-outside-of-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 5 Oct, 19:12

Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone flying over Victoria Harbour during last week’s National Day fireworks display, after privately shot footage of the show went viral online. The footage drew the attention of local internet users after a mainland visitor, who came to Hong Kong during the “golden week” holiday, posted clips of the 23-minute display on his… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369827/authorities-investigate-viral-drone-footage-during-national-day-fireworks-display?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 19:11

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have secured effective control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Yemen’s Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani has said, though fighting continues with Houthi forces in the area. The government forces advanced rapidly along the coast with heavy Saudi air support to seize key positions in the Dhubab area on the narrowest point of the strait, a vital oil route… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369825/yemeni-government-forces-seize-control-bab-el-mandeb-strait-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 19:08

Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/is-iran-charging-a-toll-to-allow-oil-traffic-through-hormuz?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 18:56

Kathmandu, October 5 A government-formed study committee has recommended that criminal cases against people involved in violent and criminal activities during the Gen Z movement should not be withdrawn. The Cabinet decided on Monday to implement the report submitted by a three-member committee led by former Special Court chairperson Baburam Regmi. The Cabinet decided to […] The post Govt report… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-report-recommends-withdrawing-some-gen-z-protest-cases-not-violent-crime-cases.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 5 Oct, 18:55

Kathmandu, October 5 Prime Minister Balen Shah has criticised the Nepali Congress, saying that although the party promised in its 1959 election manifesto to distribute land to landless farmers, the problem remains unresolved even after seven decades. In a Facebook post on Monday evening, Shah said successive governments had spent significant state resources trying to […] The post PM Balen Shah… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/pm-balen-shah-takes-aim-at-nepali-congress-over-7-decade-old-promise-on-land-to-the-landless.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 5 Oct, 18:12

US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmy56yvv1kxxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 18:11

Japan ⁠and Australia ⁠have agreed to establish an ⁠annual finance ministers’ dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation in financial and economic policy, as well as strengthening bilateral collaboration on economic security. Under ‌a memorandum of understanding signed on Monday that is effective for five years, the two countries’ finance ministers will meet regularly to promote cooperation across a… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3369822/japan-australia-boost-economic-security-ties-finance-dialogue?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 5 Oct, 18:10

Kathmandu, October 5 The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security has begun an initiative to ensure safe, dignified and accessible toilets and the necessary infrastructure at highway rest areas for women, children, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and gender and sexual minorities. In a letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/accessible-toilets-highway.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 5 Oct, 18:09