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Flight tracking site flightradar24 showed all flights to Riyadh ​had either been diverted or cancelled, with only a helicopter ​hovering over the airport at one point. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/10/loud-blast-at-riyadh-airport-as-travellers-evacuated-and-airlines-cancel-flights

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 10 Oct, 21:51

Storm damage stretches across Florida and Alabama as officials warn of continued flooding and possible tornadoes. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/hurricane-isaias-leaves-two-dead-and-800000-without-power-in-us-southeast?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 21:30

The suspected attack comes a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed two deadly attacks on the Riyadh airport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw33x4y8k82no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 21:12

The convicted murderer was left in a critical condition after she survived two lethal injections. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyle97pqd7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 21:11

Navi Pillay says the Trump administrations' sweeping penalties on the international tribunal were "unheard of". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqkgjrpmr47vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 21:08

With over a million people expected to leave Kathmandu Valley by road, the collapse of a section of the Prithvi Highway has stranded travellers and forced authorities to expand transport arrangements. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/10/damaged-highways-disrupt-dashain-travel-airlines-prepare-late-night-flights

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 10 Oct, 20:52

Two Palestinian officials told Reuters on Thursday that leaders of Abbas’ Fatah movement and rival Hamas had agreed at a meeting in ​Cairo on Wednesday to postpone the elections. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/10/abbas-postpones-palestinian-elections-sets-presidential-poll-for-september-2027

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 10 Oct, 20:51

Each year of his ​presidency, Trump has expressed disappointment at his failure ​to win the prize. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/10/trump-says-norway-has-indelible-stain-for-not-awarding-him-nobel-peace-prize

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 10 Oct, 20:50

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/10/3-days-to-disrupt-2026-meet-the-startups-before-they-hit-mainstream/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 10 Oct, 20:12

Polish police had already deployed to schools after a female caretaker was killed and several others injured in two earlier attacks in two days. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv8ezd246z1wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 20:11

Eight children are said to be among those killed by the strike, which hit a gathering of displaced people. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8vgx9ew571wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 20:10

The sanctions targeting the ICC, which prosecutes humanitarian crimes, are the latest move by the US against the court. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/why-is-the-us-sanctioning-the-international-criminal-court?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 20:04

As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour flyover, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets to kick off the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 11. NASA team members will engage with fans at the agency’s Experience Zone, located at the […] https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-conduct-flyover-engage-nfl-fans-at-metlife-stadium/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 10 Oct, 20:03

Traffic has been diverted after the middle section of a 50-year-old iron bridge on the Narayangadh–Kawasoti road sagged, raising fears it could collapse. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/10/10/traffic-halted-after-lokaha-bridge-sinks-on-mahendra-highway

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 10 Oct, 19:52

Chinese military aircraft may already be using a new joint aviation facility in Laos, with satellite imagery showing twice as many K-8/JL-8-family trainer aircraft there as the Laotian air force is assessed to possess. Eight of the two-seat trainer and light-attack aircraft were visible at Ban Keun Airport in commercial satellite imagery taken on September 30, according to Reuters, which first… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370439/are-chinese-military-aircraft-already-using-new-joint-air-facility-laos?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 19:12

We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/10/all-the-ai-agents-that-can-live-in-your-text-messages/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 10 Oct, 19:11

A real estate crisis in Gaza has forced professionals to use tents as surgeries and offices. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/10/when-streets-become-a-workplace-gaza-workers-convert-tents-into-offices?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 19:10

War-driven prices for silver are threatening nagra makers in northern India. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/10/10/high-silver-prices-threaten-lucknows-famed-bridal-nagra-craft?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 19:09

Gurung, ranked ninth in the world, carried Nepal’s golden dream to Japan and returned empty-handed. In a candid reflection, she breaks down her darkest defeat and the quiet resolve driving her comeback. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/10/after-the-storm-in-nagoya-arika-gurung-searches-for-her-sun

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 10 Oct, 18:52

At least 1,481 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since last year's 'ceasefire', Gaza's Health Ministry says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/israeli-forces-kill-six-in-gaza-including-a-child?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 18:12

Attacking midfielder Palmer has become a key figure in Chelsea's squad since his arrival from Man City in 2023. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/10/england-international-cole-palmer-signs-new-chelsea-deal-until-2034?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 18:11

Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin gives Russia more money to continue attacking Ukraine, Zelenskyy says. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/10/ukraine-warns-trump-putin-diesel-deal-will-bankroll-russias-war?traffic_source=rss

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

An appeal for blood asks strangers to act quickly. A patient needs help, and the family has little time to consider why finding blood has become so difficult. Such appeals deserve a generous response. They should also prompt a broader question: what would reduce the need to search in a panic in the first place? […] The post Blood donation should not depend on desperation appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/blood-donation-not-desperation.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 10 Oct, 18:00

Airfares depend on demand, seat availability, operating costs and competition. While domestic fares must stay within prescribed limits, international ticket prices are largely determined by market forces and bilateral air service agreements. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/10/how-are-airfares-set-in-nepal-and-who-regulates-them

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 10 Oct, 17:52

Hong Kong police have arrested 127 people in a six-month undercover operation against a Vietnamese-led crime syndicate accused of running loan-sharking rackets charging interest rates of up to 3,700 per cent, as well as illegal gambling and unlicensed bars in West Kowloon. The syndicate is also alleged to have helped illegal immigrants find shelter and work, with police raiding eight premises on… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370450/127-arrested-hong-kong-police-bust-vietnamese-led-loan-sharking-syndicate?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 17:12

Communist Party officials in eastern China’s Zhejiang province have called for greater oversight of major internet platforms and their “traffic power”, warning that online traffic and algorithms had evolved into a force capable of shaping public discussion and sentiment. The publicity department of the Zhejiang provincial party committee published the commentary on social media on Thursday,… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3370443/chinas-zhejiang-province-calls-limit-tech-giants-power-over-online-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 17:11

Senior public servants found accountable for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire could face disciplinary action if named in an investigation report that a government-appointed panel is expected to submit this month, Hong Kong’s civil service chief has said. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan also said on Saturday that a support unit was being set up to assist the Public Service… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3370447/senior-civil-servants-could-face-disciplinary-action-over-tai-po-fire-if-named-report?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 10 Oct, 17:09

Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/the-psychedelic-brain-looks-like-chaos-underneath-theres-order/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 10 Oct, 17:00

Police also detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ​and senior leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka when their flight from Mumbai landed in Delhi, the group said in a statement. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/10/india-detains-hundreds-locks-down-delhi-to-foil-election-chief-protest

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 10 Oct, 16:52