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The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by accused September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices that sought to revive plea deals which were later revoked. Mohammed and two others charged with involvement in the 2001 September 11 attacks – Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi – struck pre-trial agreements to avoid the death penalty in 2024, during the… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371419/us-supreme-court-denies-bid-accused-9/11-mastermind-revive-plea-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 22:11

The UN Security Council holds a meeting on Haiti; the attack on UN-backed forces is expected to dominate the discussions. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/search-under-way-for-four-soldiers-missing-after-gang-attack-in-haiti?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 22:10

Florida issues alerts after statewide DMV data breach linked to ShinyHunters. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/huge-dmv-data-breach-impacted-current-and-former-florida-residents/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 22:09

To measure airflow and sound, research teams at the NASA Glenn Research Center use special instrumentation like particle image velocimetry, hot wire anemometry, Raman spectroscopy, microphones in phased arrays or continuously rotating rakes. The global aviation noise reduction community relies on data from NASA GRC experiments to validate theory and noise prediction software. Rotating Rake […] https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/acoustics-instrumentation/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 19 Oct, 22:08

The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398rk4p3exo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 22:07

Fed up with ads, tracking and sluggish interfaces, some smart TV owners are turning to AI agents to strip away bloatware and take back control of their TVs. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/people-are-using-ai-to-make-their-smart-tvs-dumb-again/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 21:58

NASA’s Curiosity captures the dawn on Mars – as well as elongated ridges formed by wind erosion, or yardangs – in this close-up from a panorama released on Oct. 6, 2026. This is the most detailed view yet of distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs, highlighting features the mission’s scientists have long been waiting to see up […] https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/martian-dawn/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 19 Oct, 21:48

A Kenyan court on Monday found starvation cult leader ⁠Paul Mackenzie and about 30 others guilty of ⁠murder over the deaths of 190 children and one adult in ⁠one of the world’s worst cult-related disasters in recent history. Mackenzie and his co-accused will be given their sentence on November 6. Mackenzie was arrested in 2023 after police received a tip-off, and weeks later authorities began… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3371417/kenyan-starvation-cult-leader-found-guilty-murder-191-children-1-adult?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 21:11

Nvidia is leaning hard into the trend of enterprise companies wanting to run their own open models in their own data centers and also trying to make on-device, private AI agents a thing. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/nvidia-launches-new-open-models-to-run-agents-in-the-enterprise-and-on-pcs/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 21:10

This is a breaking news story. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/kenyan-court-convicts-starvation-cult-leader-for-murder-of-191-people?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 21:09

Fifty-three people ⁠were killed and 200 were ⁠injured in an attack ⁠on Monday by the Iran-aligned Houthis on a government security forces training camp in Yemen’s Shabwa province, according to the local authority, as fighting in the impoverished country intensifies. Video verified by Reuters from Shabwa province ‌showed injured people and bloodied bodies scattered across the ground. The Houthis… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3371416/houthi-attack-kills-53-yemen-government-training-camp?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 21:04

Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee and Dev Khanal hit half-centuries as Nepal defend a target of 281 to claim their third win of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/19/nepal-hold-off-oman-for-10-run-victory-in-league-2

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 19 Oct, 20:52

Character.AI faces claims its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/disney-found-a-way-to-buy-character-ai-without-buying-its-lawsuits/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 20:12

An elderly man was pulled unconscious from a flat after a fire broke out in a residential building in Hong Kong’s Western district on Monday night, with about 60 residents evacuating the premises. Police received a report at 8.57pm that flames had erupted in a flat in Hang Fai Building on Pok Fu Lam Road in Sai Ying Pun. Firefighters deployed a water jet and a breathing apparatus team to tackle… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3371414/elderly-man-pulled-unconscious-flat-after-fire-sai-ying-pun?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 20:11

All the evidence points to the debris being part of a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/a-chinese-rocket-deorbited-over-minnesota-and-left-this-in-a-farmers-cornfield/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 20:10

Kathmandu, October 19 The government’s plan to restructure the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) into three separate companies has reached its final stage, with the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation working to finalise a roadmap for the process. Under the proposed restructuring, the NEA will be divided into three companies responsible for electricity generation, […] The post NEA… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nea-restructuring-into-three-companies-reaches-final-stage.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 20:08

The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crd6dn63j2xwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 19:58

The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwp9g43g2p07o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 19 Oct, 19:54

The border office collected Rs26.73 billion in revenue from mid-September to mid-October, exceeding its target of Rs26.46 billion as imports rose ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/19/festival-imports-help-birgunj-customs-beat-monthly-target

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

A second unusual Chinese vessel suspected of being designed to launch and recover large underwater drones has appeared in Guangzhou, raising questions over whether Beijing is developing a fleet of specialised motherships to extend its undersea operations beyond coastal waters. The smaller vessel, seen under tow on the Pearl River in images circulating online, resembles a ship about 200 metres… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3371390/china-building-fleet-drone-motherships-extend-its-naval-reach?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Kathmandu, October 19 Nepal made a remarkable comeback with the ball to defeat Oman by 10 runs in their final ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match on Monday, securing sixth place in the standings. In the match played at Al Amerat Ground, Oman, chasing a target of 281, managed 270 for six in their […] The post Nepal secure crucial win over Oman in bid to retain ODI status appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-retain-odi-status-2.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 19 Oct, 19:11

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a dog into the sea in Hong Kong. The incident occurred at about 1pm on Thursday, when the woman was reportedly seen throwing a dog from the waterfront near 29 Tai On Street in Sai Wan Ho into the water. She then retrieved the animal and left the scene. A passer-by who witnessed the incident alerted police. Following… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371412/hong-kong-police-arrest-woman-after-dog-allegedly-thrown-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxvgd0ymgzgyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Gritty HBO series is a beacon for what's possible when one is allowed to get creative with the tropes. https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/10/review-lanterns-is-a-truly-unique-twist-on-the-superhero-genre/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 19 Oct, 19:07

Mercury remains one of our solar system's most elusive and difficult planets to study. It's easier to send probes to the icy moons of Saturn or Jupiter, or even to Pluto, than to land on our innermost planet, Mercury. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-enigmatic-mercury-puzzle-lander.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 19 Oct, 19:03

A massive landslide in Alaska triggered the second-highest tsunami ever recorded, sending water and debris 1,580 feet up a mountainside just hours after tourists visited the area. Scientists discovered that the disaster was preceded by several warning signs, including rapid glacier retreat, heavy rainfall, and thousands of tiny seismic tremors. As glaciers retreat, similar disasters could become… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205047.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 19 Oct, 18:54

The actor escaped without gunshot wounds in the Mumbai attack, while police investigate an unverified claim linking the shooting to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/19/three-detained-over-shooting-at-bollywood-actor-tiger-shroff-s-car

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 19 Oct, 18:52

As families return to their villages for the festival, traditional swings draw crowds and add to the festive spirit. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/19/the-swings-that-bring-dashain-to-life

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 19 Oct, 18:51

Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s, uncovering a rare mutation that protects the brain from harmful protein buildup. The findings reveal a potential new way to prevent early brain damage and could pave the way for treatments that mimic this natural defense. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205044.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 19 Oct, 18:42