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The Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/17/nottingham-forest-vs-arsenal-premier-league-preview-teams?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 19:51

Bangladesh’s measles vaccination programme had been a success story. But in 2025, amid political turmoil, it faltered. Its unvaccinated children are now paying the price. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/17/bangladesh-is-battling-measles-it-s-a-real-warning-to-other-nations

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 17 Oct, 19:51

Taiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships, aircraft and missile launchers, as it seeks to boost early-warning capabilities in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing. The NT$46.55 million (US$1.45 million) system will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse satellite images covering 100 sq km (38.6… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3371252/how-taiwans-new-ai-satellite-system-aims-speed-early-warning-against-pla-moves?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 19:12

Thousands protest in Paris and other cities against rising cost of living. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/france-wave-of-nationwide-protests?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 19:10

Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/why-trumps-latest-white-house-press-secretary-lasted-just-five-days?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 19:09

Astronomers using China's FAST radio telescope have discovered a compact cloud of hydrogen with no visible stars or galaxy around it. This could be one of the strongest candidates yet for an isolated "dark galaxy," containing nearly 500,000 times the sun's mass in neutral hydrogen. The discovery paper was posted to the arXiv preprint server on Sept. 24. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-lone-starless-cloud-dark-galaxy.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 19:08

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has exceeded expectations after engineers made incredibly tiny adjustments to sharpen its view of the universe. By moving a mirror just one-sixteenth the width of a human hair, the team helped bring its powerful instruments into near-perfect alignment. Roman’s Wide Field Instrument now produces image quality nearly 30% better than predicted, promising… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070630.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 19:07

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility. Even more surprisingly, it generates thrust on the upward wingbeat, a technique that could inspire new flying technologies. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070624.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 18:50

China’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals. Online influencers and artists were also advised to remain vigilant against high-paying job scams operating in Thailand in the latest such warning issued on Friday. There have been a number of… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371266/chinas-embassy-issues-fresh-thailand-travel-warning-over-kidnappings-job-scams?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 18:45

Artificial intelligence-powered glasses can act as tour guides, snap photos hands-free and translate foreign languages. The devices also sell at relatively affordable prices in China. But are they the perfect travel companion? Not yet. AI glasses were slowly catching on with travellers as the technology improved and more devices entered the market, analysts said, but technical hitches were… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3370754/ai-glasses-travel-guides-cheaper-china-technical-hitches-slow-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 18:45

Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing to worsening memory and thinking skills. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073222.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 18:29

The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5x2vkddrkrko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 18:22

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that a turbulent world 20 light-years away has a surprisingly orderly weather system, with three recurring atmospheric states driven by temperature changes and shifting clouds. The breakthrough gives scientists a powerful new tool for uncovering weather patterns on distant worlds and understanding the conditions that shape their atmospheres. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073215.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 18:11

The vehicle plunged 60 to 65 metres off the Bheri Corridor road in Nalgad Municipality while travelling from Rukum West to Jajarkot. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/two-killed-three-injured-in-auto-rickshaw-crash-in-jajarkot

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 17:52

Donald Trump was apparently captivated by the “beautiful” roses in the garden of the Communist Party’s leadership compound when he visited Beijing in May. It was a relaxed moment between the US and Chinese leaders – otherwise locked in disputes ranging from trade to technology and Taiwan – that led to a new opportunity for gift diplomacy between the rival powers. Strolling around the former… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371233/coming-roses-how-trump-planted-new-seed-chinese-gift-diplomacy?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Hong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy address, with talent and the Northern Metropolis emerging as the most-discussed topics. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said on Saturday that an overview of the six-session debate… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3371265/ai-used-first-time-analyse-lawmakers-5-year-plan-policy-address-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

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

At least eight people have been killed and nearly 60 injured in the latest wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/russian-strikes-kill-civilians-injure-dozens-across-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 17:07

Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/science-says-your-boss-should-talk-less-in-meetings/

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

Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan ranks second among the top 10 vote-getters, followed by Basana Thapa, according to the results. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/17/gagan-thapa-tops-vote-count-in-nepali-congress-convention

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 16:52

Customers will be able to make basic transactions at designated branches, with most banks planning to operate for two to three hours a day except on the day of Tika. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/17/banks-to-keep-select-branches-open-during-dashain-holiday

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 17 Oct, 16:51

The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/why-biowares-neverwinter-nights-still-has-thousands-of-active-players/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 17 Oct, 16:45

There is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has warned following the downfall of a former big-city mayor who survived numerous previous scandals. This week, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced both the probe into Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, and the expulsion of a senior figure in… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371257/corrupt-officials-have-nowhere-hide-chinas-anti-graft-watchdog-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 16:12

Kathmandu, October 17 Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has taken the oath of office and secrecy at the party’s central office in Sanepa. Thapa took the oath at a ceremony held at the party headquarters on Friday. Senior Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma placed a garland of dubo grass around his neck during the ceremony. […] The post Gagan Thapa takes oath as Nepali Congress… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-takes-oath-as-nepali-congress-president.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 16:11

The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c61m4zkx47vlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 16:10

Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and ‌chest imaging found him fit to return home four days after his operation. The 71-year-old pontiff, who has not been seen in public since a procedure on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, will also hold his first public engagement since surgery… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371256/pope-leo-leave-hospital-saturday-after-lung-cancer-surgery?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 16:09

When a couple from Xinjiang took their quintuplets home on a 36-hour train journey, the babies became favourites of both the train crew and fellow passengers, who took turns caring for them. The five babies were born on February 26 at a major hospital in Wuhan, in central China’s Hubei province. Their father, known as Abu, and their mother, Dili, are both from Hotan in northwestern China’s… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371231/strangers-and-railway-staff-help-chinese-couple-bring-quintuplets-home-train?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 15:12

In Shenzhen, drones are banned, shiny new hotels have opened their doors and taxi drivers are carrying devices that can translate nearly 150 languages. Since President Xi Jinping announced last year that China’s southern tech hub would host Apec meetings in November, the city has done all it can to get ready under the watchful eyes of the local, provincial and national authorities. While every… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371206/chinas-shenzhen-ready-host-xi-trump-and-putin-during-apec-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 15:11

Follow updates, including toss and team news, from our live text commentary stream of the series decider. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/10/17/live-india-vs-west-indies-fifth-t20-international?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 15:09

Kathmandu, October 17 Hospitals across Nepal are preparing to maintain essential medical services during the Dashain holidays, even as most outpatient departments (OPDs) are set to remain closed for eight days. The government has announced public holidays from October 17 (Phulpati) through October 24 (Dwadashi), with regular weekly holidays also falling during the period. As […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/hospitals-emergency-services-dashain.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 17 Oct, 15:00