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Nepal’s shift to fewer, stronger maternal facilities is sound. The floods show those facilities also have to hold up in a disaster. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/17/the-two-hour-map

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 18 Oct, 08:36

Dashain’s prominence in Nepali media is understandable, but how consistently do news outlets recognise the festivals of other religious and cultural communities? https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/17/media-outlets-dress-up-for-dashain-what-about-other-festivals

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 18 Oct, 08:35

Archaeologists have discovered 1,200-year-old remains of Peru’s famous hairless dogs at an ancient Wari Empire burial site, including remarkably preserved mummies and puppies buried alongside humans. Their unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements reveal surprising clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded their dogs. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070644.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 18 Oct, 08:17

Tokyo’s implementation of a rule that requires all property buyers to declare their nationality is raising concerns among investors, according to analysts. Japan’s shift from an ultra-loose monetary policy to gradual normalisation of its interest rates was also likely to force investors to reconsider whether real estate assets were still attractive, they added. “Japan has had a really strong run… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3371224/new-property-purchase-disclosure-rule-japan-sparks-fears-it-may-curb-foreign-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 08:12

Some of 16 survivors treated for suspected shark bites, US coastguard says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/search-continues-for-11-missing-after-boat-sank-off-mexicos-baja-coast?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 08:11

Kathmandu, October 18 The Tatopani border point connecting Nepal with China will remain open for three days, from October 18 to 20, according to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The ministry said only cargo vehicles will be allowed to pass through the border point during the temporary reopening. Minister for Industry, Commerce and […] The post Tatopani border point to open for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tatopani-border-point-open.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 18 Oct, 08:10

Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/fears-grow-in-drc-as-former-president-joseph-kabila-joins-rebellion?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 08:06

Kathmandu, October 18 Three people have died and four others have been injured after a passenger SUV plunged into the Sunkoshi River in Nagthan, Fikkal Rural Municipality-6, Sindhuli, on Sunday morning. Three people are missing. The SUV, registration number Ko 1 Ja 2976, was travelling from Kathmandu to Khotang when it fell into the river […] The post Three killed, four injured as SUV plunges… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/three-killed-four-injured-as-suv-plunges-into-sunkoshi-river-in-sindhuli.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 18 Oct, 08:04

More than half a million people took to the streets over rising living costs and deteriorating public services, as looting, arson and clashes with police left hundreds injured and led to 1,200 arrests. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/18/mass-protests-in-france-spiral-into-worst-riots-in-years

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 18 Oct, 07:52

The Tata Sumo jeep fell about 200 metres from the Mid-Hill Highway into the river in Sindhuli at 2:30am on Sunday. Four passengers, including the driver, were rescued. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/18/three-dead-three-missing-as-jeep-plunges-into-sunkoshi-river

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 18 Oct, 07:51

When Eklavya is denied an award he has earned, he discovers that talent alone cannot overcome the prejudices of those in power. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/18/fiction-park-he-was-the-best-in-class-he-still-wasn-t-good-enough

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 18 Oct, 07:50

The state-owned corporation plans to expand sales, open new outlets and diversify products to improve cash flow and ensure timely payments to farmers. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/18/ddc-to-pay-dairy-farmers-every-fortnight-from-2027

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 18 Oct, 07:49

Stored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the skull of a triceratops which once roamed the earth 66 million years ago. The jagged edges of its frill and horns are largely intact, and according to its owner, Chaw Wei Yang, 26, it is one of the most complete triceratops skull fossils ever found. Chaw, who runs Fine Art Storage… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371164/dino-mite-treasures-inside-singapores-fort-knox-storing-playthings-ultra-rich?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 07:12

Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now ‘largely lost’. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/buildings-burn-as-french-protests-go-into-the-night?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 07:11

For iPhone users in China, the calendar has long presented a small but recurring problem. On a Sunday designated as a make-up workday, an alarm might remain silent. On a regular Friday converted into a day off, it might ring anyway. Nearly 17 years after entering the Chinese market, Apple quietly updated its operating system in September to automatically recognise China’s official schedule of… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3370840/chinas-golden-week-holidays-come-cost?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 07:10

Earlier this week, OpenAI published a trove of hundreds of mathematical results it claimed could “push the frontier of human knowledge”. Produced largely by an unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model, the 722 papers relate to 372 open problems covering everything from algebra and geometry to theoretical computer science. Several papers have since been retracted or […] The post Is this the… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mathocalypse-openais-result.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 18 Oct, 07:00

Says his main challenge was to preserve Congress’s legacy while making it relevant to a changing Nepali society. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/18/gagan-thapa-takes-oath-as-congress-president-vows-to-regain-public-trust

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 18 Oct, 06:52

Senior US commanders have highlighted the importance of land-based troops and equipment stationed in the Asia-Pacific in any conflict with China, countering assumptions that such a war would be fought mainly at sea and in the air. General Ron Clark, commander of US Army Pacific, said the “tyranny of distance” made it difficult to rely on air and naval forces during a panel discussion at the… https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3371267/how-land-power-could-help-us-forces-counter-china-indo-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 06:12

As Hong Kong hosts the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday, this two-part series examines the summit’s significance and its implications for Beijing on the global stage. In part one, Simpson Cheung and Alfred Lam explore how the event could elevate the city’s status as an international financial centre at a pivotal moment. Beijing’s decision to have Hong Kong host the Apec Finance… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371251/why-hong-kong-hosting-apec-finance-ministers-meeting-there-another-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 06:11

Fires reported on three tankers, as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/18/iran-war-live-tankers-hit-in-hormuz-israeli-settlers-attack-eu-diplomats?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 05:45

US President Donald Trump is expected to drive hard bargains on tariffs and critical minerals in his return to the Asean summit in Manila next month, with Washington seeking greater economic and strategic concessions while remaining hawkish on China. The Philippines confirmed on Wednesday that Trump would fly in for the summit from November 16 to 18, before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3371132/trumps-second-asean-summit-presence-comes-price-region?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 05:12

Carrying an umbrella painted with the words “vote, power, people”, retired teacher Sabine Carlson said the lesson plan for Saturday’s “No King” marches was clear. “It’s great to voice your anger, and we have long lists of complaints, but the most important thing of all is to go and vote,” the 66-year-old Democrat from Washington’s suburbs said. At the demonstration near the country’s Capitol,… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371279/across-us-no-kings-events-seek-boost-early-voting?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 05:11

The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c962ydpmjm3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 05:10

Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmy4xnyyg1lyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 03:54

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwz0vy770gpzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 03:18

In Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital Astana, car dealer Auyez Kabdygali is planning a big change to his business as he switches from importing European cars to Chinese electric vehicles. Kabdygali says there is increasing demand for Chinese EVs both from locals and Russian customers due to their competitive price and quality. His grandfather is among the converts – he has an order in for a BYD Han,… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371232/beyond-evs-and-perception-how-china-gaining-ground-central-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 03:12

A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/meta-removes-language-that-raised-scraping-and-ai-training-concerns/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 18 Oct, 03:11

Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/17/photos-no-kings-rallies-in-us-urge-midterm-voters-to-cast-ballots-early?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 02:53

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/cost-of-living-protests-hit-belgium-italy-portugal-and-france?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 18 Oct, 02:47