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Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit, who went viral recently for questioning the donation of money to former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has spoken out against what she described as cyberbullying, political obsession and emotional loyalty. The youth stood by her criticism of donating money to the former prime minister, saying she would not apologise for raising the issue. In a… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3371473/malaysian-student-who-called-out-najibs-donation-drive-fires-back-trolls?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 12:09

NASA's stunning new gallery of 16 galaxies reveals colossal black hole jets, explosive star formation, and spectacular cosmic collisions through the combined power of Chandra, James Webb, Hubble, and other telescopes. These extraordinary images expose the hidden forces shaping galaxies across the universe and offer clues about the Milky Way's own past and future. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205050.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 12:02

Open to the public only once a year, the temple in Kathmandu’s Hanuman Dhoka Durbar complex draws large crowds of worshippers during Dashain. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/20/devotees-throng-taleju-bhawani-temple-on-maha-navami

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 20 Oct, 11:52

The climax for MMX will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/japan-launches-mission-to-bring-home-a-piece-of-the-martian-moon-phobos/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 11:44

China has lodged a formal representation with the UK after British border authorities subjected Chinese citizens to extended questioning and seizures of personal electronic devices, including mobile phones. According to a statement from China’s embassy in Britain, multiple Chinese nationals – including trade delegates, tourists and people visiting relatives – have experienced long delays, as well… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371459/china-protests-uk-border-searches-phone-seizures-amid-growing-espionage-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 11:12

Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here’s how the system works and who gets left out. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/israels-elections-2026-explained-in-maps-and-charts?traffic_source=rss

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

Hong Kong’s leader pledged to showcase the city’s financial strengths to the world as it hosts the two-day Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting for the first time. Observers said the event, which began on Tuesday and runs until Wednesday, would also help dispel foreign misunderstandings about Hong Kong’s economy and development, while drawing business leaders from around the world. Speaking at a… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3371461/john-lee-pledges-showcase-hong-kongs-financial-strengths-apec-meeting?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 11:08

Ghandruk, October 19 Traditional stone-roofed houses, breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains, and the rich culture of the Gurung community are drawing increasing numbers of domestic and international tourists to Ghandruk village in Kaski district. Located in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Ghandruk has emerged as a popular tourist destination, offering visitors warm… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/ghandruk-draws-tourists.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 20 Oct, 11:00

The billionaire’s proposal follows Anthropic’s plan to commit at least 5 percent of its shares to social causes, as the technology industry faces growing criticism over AI’s impact on jobs and society. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/20/musk-pledges-spacex-shares-to-every-child-in-america-amid-scrutiny-of-big-tech

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 20 Oct, 10:52

Rising fuel costs, discontent with the state of schools, declining public services and a housing crisis have created perfectly stormy weather for an autumn of protests in Europe. Crowds have taken to the streets for weeks in major cities, resulting in arrests, looting, injuries, and violence across France, Italy and Albania. In Spain and Portugal, tent camps have sprung up in protests against… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371458/paris-tirana-why-protests-and-riots-are-sweeping-across-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 10:12

Kathmandu, October 20 The Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced on social media on Tuesday that DRS will be used in the NPL this time. CAN Secretary Paras Khadka had earlier said that efforts were under way […] The post CAN announces use of DRS technology in NPL appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/can-announces-use-of-drs.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 20 Oct, 10:11

Filipino seafarer Jay was on lookout duty aboard a vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz one evening in August when drones swarmed overhead, darting past his ship and two others it was following. Within seconds, an explosion rang out from the tanker ahead. “That was traumatic for me when I saw that the tanker ahead of our vessel had been hit,” said Jay, whose real name has been withheld to… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3371457/dire-straits-why-filipino-sailors-continue-brave-troubled-middle-east-waters?utm_source=rss_feed

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

A surprising clinical trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancers. Patients receiving the supplement had fewer adverse events and showed a promising survival advantage, raising hopes that a common vitamin could help protect against leukemia-related complications. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093437.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 10:06

Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/japan-launches-historic-mission-to-bring-back-mars-moon-samples?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 09:53

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 20 – An… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. An Anticrepuscular […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-20-an-anticrepuscular-rainbow-fan/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 09:50

Human activities have become intertwined with how water is distributed across the continents. A new study brings their effects into sharper focus. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/the-human-fingerprint-on-earths-water-cycle/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 09:46

While Hong Kong is betting on its established banking network to bring stablecoins into mainstream finance, Singapore is seeking to make regulated digital currencies easier to use. Both approaches reflect different priorities in the race to build global cryptocurrency centres: Hong Kong is linking stablecoins to its existing financial system, while Singapore is looking to strengthen the… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3371445/singapore-hong-kong-take-different-paths-race-stablecoin-dominance-who-will-win?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 09:12

China is ready to commercialise a 200-kilovolt transmission electron microscope with an information resolution down to 0.1 nanometres that could introduce a new challenger into a market long dominated by the US and Japan. Developed by Hefei-based manufacturer CIQTEK, the microscope features a point resolution of 0.25nm and an information limit of 0.1nm – on par with leading workhorse models on… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371401/chinas-new-01-nanometre-electron-microscope-ready-challenge-us-and-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 09:11

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World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 09:10

Lalitpur, October 20 Construction is underway on a pedestrian overpass equipped with lifts at Kusunti Height in Lalitpur Metropolitan City, in what its designer describes as a first-of-its-kind initiative in Nepal. On Monday, the second day of Maha Ashtami, a team led by bridge designer Binod Neupane was working on the structure, which aims to […] The post Lalitpur builds Nepal’s first… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lalitpur-pedestrian-overpass-lift.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 20 Oct, 09:00

The Portuguese FA also fined the 41-year-old forward €255 after upholding a charge over his departure from the national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the side. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/20/ronaldo-handed-30-day-ban-for-leaving-portugal-camp-following-coach-jesus-rift

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 20 Oct, 08:52

Families in Baglung are living in a cooperative building, relatives’ homes and a buffalo shed after floods swept away their houses and farmland. Many struggle to secure land and meet government requirements for reconstruction aid. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/20/baglung-flood-survivors-face-dashain-without-homes-as-rebuilding-stalls

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 20 Oct, 08:51

Scientists have achieved a quantum breakthrough by creating an ultra-clean surface where individual molecules can maintain their delicate quantum properties at the fundamental limit. The discovery could unlock unprecedented control over molecules and help drive the next generation of quantum technologies. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205053.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 08:47

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, expressing willingness to elevate the positioning of bilateral relations and expand cooperation with China across the board. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-20/Bulgarian-PM-meets-Chinese-FM-vowing-to-expand-cooperation-with-China-1Ro9DGXS1Ko/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 08:12

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World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 08:11

Lamine Yamal faces ex-teammate Ferran Torres as in-form Barcelona take on holders PSG in a spicy encounter in Paris. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/20/psg-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league-yamal-torres-predictions?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 08:09

NASA scientists have finally uncovered why asteroid Bennu loses heat so quickly despite being covered in massive boulders. Samples returned to Earth reveal that its rocks are filled with hidden cracks, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205101.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 08:08

Floods, heavy rain and prolonged closure of the Beni-Jomsom road disrupt access to the Himalayan district during the autumn tourism season. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/19/tourist-arrivals-in-mustang-plunge-41-5-percent

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 20 Oct, 07:52

A Chinese AI girl group has sparked intense online backlash after announcing that one of its virtual members was “pregnant” to explain her departure. BABYQUEEN, a four-member, K-pop-style AI girl group managed in Liaoning province in northeastern China, formed in September and has around 1,100 followers. On October 13, the group posted an announcement written from member Mity’s perspective.… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371407/chinese-ai-idols-pregnancy-stunt-sparks-backlash-debate-over-digital-boundaries?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 07:12