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As the US attacks the ICC, Kuala Lumpur welcomes a leader the court’s prosecutor wants arrested. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/16/malaysias-welcome-for-min-aung-hlaing-undermines-its-stand-on-justice?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 17:03

Kathmandu, October 16 Vice President Ram Sahaya Yadav and Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel held a courtesy meeting at the Vice President’s office in Lainchaur on Friday. After exchanging Dashain greetings, they held a cordial discussion on the country’s overall security situation and current national issues, the Vice President’s Secretariat said. Yadav […] The post Vice President Yadav… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/yadav-and-army-chief-sigdel.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 16:54

Rabindra Shakya has spent more than 35 years practising repoussé, a centuries-old craft that can take nearly two years to complete a single large piece. https://kathmandupost.com/videos/2026/10/16/repouss-art

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 16:52

The party withdrew its support, accusing the Nepali Congress-led coalition of failing to implement a 15-point agreement, leaving the government in a minority. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/10/16/uml-pulls-out-of-madhesh-provincial-government

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 16:51

The pioneering reusable upper stage for Stoke Space's Nova rocket ships out for testing. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/rocket-report-faa-eyes-more-starbase-traffic-indias-skyroot-snares-us-customer/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 16:45

Scientists have discovered that black holes of vastly different sizes appear to launch powerful jets according to the same universal rule. The breakthrough could explain why some black holes suddenly erupt years after devouring a star and help astronomers predict when these spectacular outbursts will happen. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261014015507.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 16:30

Scientists have discovered a remarkable “Pac-Man enzyme” that helps bacteria devour certain types of plastic and may offer new hope in the fight against plastic pollution. Researchers found that several biodegradable plastics completely broke down in soil within about a year, while conventional plastic remained largely unchanged. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261014015509.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 16:17

Kathmandu, October 16 The government has appointed 611 officials to 80 public bodies since the Special Provisions Ordinance on the Removal of Public Office Holders, 2083, was issued. Hemraj Aryal, joint secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, said the appointments and vacancy fillings cover bodies under various ministries, commissions, […] The post Government… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/government-appoints-611-officials.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 16:12

Kathmandu, October 16 The first edition of the Nepal Football League (NFL) will begin on February 13, organisers announced at a press conference on Friday. NFL head Kalyan Gurung said the league aims to open a new chapter in Nepali football. He believes it will help keep domestic football active while Nepal remains suspended by […] The post Nepal Football League to begin on February 13 appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-football-league-february-13.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 16 Oct, 16:11

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Israel to halt and reverse West Bank settlement expansion and called for an immediate easing of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in a meeting with Israel’s president on Thursday. “The imperative priority is to fully open access routes into Gaza. Two million civilians must not be left to struggle on the brink of survival, nor can this humanitarian catastrophe… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371186/chinas-wang-yi-urges-israel-end-west-bank-settlement-expansion-and-ease-gaza-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 16:10

Kathmandu, October 16 The government has decided to set the minimum support price of wheat at Rs 4,107 per quintal for fiscal year 2026/27 BS. Today’s Cabinet meeting made the decision on a proposal from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment. The post Government sets minimum support price for wheat at Rs 4,107 per quintal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/wheat-at-rs-4107-per-quintal.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 16:09

A Malaysian ruler known for being reserved has publicly berated his chief minister over efforts to unseat him, telling the politician to “go away” and withdraw his claim that the monarch no longer holds the throne. Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur, has been caught in a dispute since April over who is its rightful ruler, bringing down one state government aligned with Prime Minister Anwar… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3371185/malaysias-negeri-sembilan-ruler-orders-chief-minister-out-sight-rare-public-rebuke?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 16:08

Kathmandu, October 16 The Nepali community in North Alabama, United States, has raised $50,000 for families affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Nepal and deposited it in the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Ravi Lama, president of the Nepali Association in North Alabama, expressed solidarity with the victims and said it is everyone’s shared responsibility […] The post Nepali community in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/alabama-50000-flood-victims.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 16 Oct, 16:07

Beijing has invited White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit the country more often after she said in an interview that China “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. The newly appointed spokeswoman for the Trump administration made the controversial remarks in an interview on Thursday with conservative commentator Jack Posobiec, when talking about the perception around 2016 that “the gold… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371184/china-invites-trump-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-visit-after-proper-toilets-slur?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 16:06

Dhangadhi, October 16 The resignation of CPN-UML Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly member Bir Bahadur Thapa has been accepted. Speaker Bhim Bahadur Bhandari approved it. With this, UML is down to 10 members in the Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly, from 11 earlier. Thapa had been directly elected from Kanchanpur Constituency No. 1. He resigned, citing dissatisfaction with the […] The post UML’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sudurpaschim-lawmaker-thapas-resign.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 16:05

Kathmandu, October 16 Sudurpaschim Royals have appointed former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq as head coach for the third season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). He replaces Jagat Tamata, who coached the team in the first two seasons. Misbah played 75 Tests, 162 ODIs and 39 T20Is for Pakistan. He scored 5,222 runs in Tests, including […] The post Misbah-ul-Haq named Sudurpaschim Royals head… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/misbah-ul-haq-sudurpaschim-royals.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 16 Oct, 16:04

Sarlahi, October 16 The driver of an Indian-registered car was killed and two others were injured in an accident in Sarlahi on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred at Banke Bridge in Parsa Rural Municipality-2. Police identified the deceased as Bikal Sah, 24, of Gaushala Municipality-5, Mahottari. According to Superintendent of Police Rabindranath Paudel, chief of […] The post Driver killed,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/car-crashes-in-sarlahi.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 16:03

Kathmandu, October 16 A study committee formed by the Election Commission has submitted a report proposing ways for Nepali citizens abroad and voters outside the district where they are registered to cast ballots. The report suggests three options: postal voting, internet-based voting and electronic voting machines (EVMs). It was prepared by a technical team led […] The post Study committee… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/proposes-postal-voting-e-voting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 16:01

In 2024, South Africa and Nepal marked 30 years of formal diplomatic relations. Yet, the ties between the two countries stretch back well beyond the establishment of official diplomatic channels in 1994. Nepal played a significant role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid, serving as vice-chair of the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid for […] The post ‘South Africa can… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/south-africa-nepals-gateway-africa.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 15:54

Kathmandu, October 16 Nepal’s stock market rose for the seventh consecutive trading day on Friday, with banking stocks continuing to attract investors. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 8.23 points to close at 2,634 points. The market has risen every trading day since October 8, recording a cumulative gain of 62 points over the […] The post NEPSE rises for seventh consecutive day,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-rises-for-seventh-consecutive-day-closes-at-2634-points.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 15:52

The project in Dolakha district is supplying electricity to the national grid during a 15-day testing period before commercial operations begin. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/16/30mw-khani-khola-hydropower-project-begins-test-generation

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 15:52

The three-month designation covers six local units or parts of them in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung, with affected families eligible for monthly housing and livelihood assistance of at least Rs15,000. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/nepal-declares-flood-and-landslide-hit-areas-in-three-districts-disaster-zones

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 15:51

The infrastructure is designed to support multiple flights per week by the end of the decade. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/blue-origin-is-going-all-in-on-the-new-glenn-rocket/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 15:45

Android laptops are here, but Google has a lot of work ahead to make them good. https://arstechnica.com/reviews/2026/10/googlebook-review-android-on-a-laptop-is-still-android/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 15:45

नेपाल सरकार विज्ञान, प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तन मन्त्रालय अन्तर्गत राष्ट्रिय विधि विज्ञान प्रयोगशालामा मिति २०८३/०५/१६ गते देखि रसुवागढि, भोटेकोशी बाढीबाट हुन गएको मानवीय क्षतीको सन्दर्भमा व्यक्ति पहिचानको लागि DNA का नमूनाहरु प्राप्त भइरहेको अवस्था छ । २०८३।०६।३० सम्मको विवरण… — Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/dna-parikshanako-sandarbhama-miti-2083-06-30-sammako-wiwaran-b2830aca

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 15:16

Joshua Foster will have to pay 3,000 euro (£2,500), a judge in Paphos rules. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvj6j1klez88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 15:12

Digangana Mukherjee, a mother of a six-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, has banned television at her home in the Indian city of Mysore because she does not want her children to become addicted to watching content on screen. A year ago, when her son’s school started using a smart classroom board that streamed online content, she and her husband decided to enrol him in a school where teachers… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371153/indias-proposed-social-media-ban-under-18s-wins-parents-backing?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 15:11

The eastern city of Hangzhou has sparked widespread controversy by banning residents in its downtown area from walking their dogs during the day. Under the city’s Restraining Dog Raising Rules, owners of small ornamental dogs in designated “key restraining” areas may walk their pets only between 7pm and 7am. Large dogs cannot be taken outdoors at any time. The rules stipulate that dog owners must… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371142/china-tech-city-dog-walking-limits-criticised-some-question-how-dogs-can-get-some-sunshine?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 15:10

Kathmandu, October 16 Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa will take the oath of office and assume his post on Phulpati, the party said. The ceremony is scheduled for 2 pm on Saturday, following the completion of vote counting for the party’s 15th general convention on Friday afternoon. According to a notice issued […] The post Gagan Thapa to take oath and assume office… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-to-take-oath-and-assume-office-tomorrow.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 15:07