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A Hong Kong-headquartered intergovernmental mediation body has successfully settled its second case, an infrastructure dispute in Malaysia, and has received “more than a dozen” inquiries, its head has revealed on the organisation’s first anniversary. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), told a reception marking the body’s first… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3371552/hong-kong-based-iomed-settles-second-dispute-body-marks-its-first-year

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

Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/alberta-rejects-separation-referendum-whats-next-for-canadian-province?traffic_source=rss

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

The Republic of Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory of the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in Samarkand on Monday, committing to the practical principles that guide safe, transparent, and responsible civil space exploration. “Uzbekistan joins the Artemis Accords at a pivotal moment,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson. “President Trump has directed NASA to build […] https://www.nasa.gov/organizations/oiir/artemis-accords/nasa-welcomes-uzbekistan-as-newest-artemis-accords-signatory/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 20:04

Figma said it plans to support as many standards as possible without exposing all of its data https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/figma-co-founder-dylan-field-thinks-mcp-is-not-a-perfect-protocol/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 19:58

Just days after announcing his departure from Moonshot AI, teen Chinese artificial intelligence prodigy Nathan Chen Guangyu seems to have found his next destination. On Tuesday, Arfur Grok, a widely-watched anonymous social media account that tracks AI talent movements in the US, posted that the former Moonshot AI researcher was joining Discovery Loop, an AI start-up founded by four former Google… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3371542/what-discovery-loop-chinese-teen-ai-prodigy-nathan-chens-rumoured-next-destination

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 19:12

The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck9qzn193lrlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

The European Commission has presented an updated strategy for the Arctic as climate change and rapidly melting ice open up the remote but resource-rich region. “With Russia and China increasing their footprint and ambition, the Arctic has become a front line of global power competition,” said European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday. With the new strategy, the commission aims… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371549/eu-unveils-arctic-strategy-counter-increasing-russia-china-influence

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 19:10

Scientists at Columbia University and Imperial College London have found that the largest canyon system in the solar system is still active and shaping Mars today, billions of years after it first formed. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-giant-canyon-mars-tectonically-today.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 19:05

Reliable Robotics extended its Series D round with $115 million in equity and $25 million in debt. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/spacex-alums-aviation-startup-reliable-robotics-lands-115m-topping-1b-valuation/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 19:02

The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/us-orders-federal-agencies-to-remove-chinas-deepseek-ai-from-their-systems/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 18:52

From Everest Base Camp and Mustang to Southeast Asia, the long holiday offers plenty of ways to travel. But weather, altitude, visas and rising airfares call for careful planning. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/20/the-dashain-break-is-a-chance-to-see-more-of-nepal-and-beyond

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 20 Oct, 18:52

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle damage. Using advanced imaging technology, researchers discovered that statins can attach to a crucial protein in muscle cells and force open a channel that normally controls… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093447.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 18:12

China’s hybrid car exports to the European Union tripled in September from a year earlier, with shipments expected to remain elevated before an import cap agreed during recent trade talks takes effect. The country shipped nearly 100,000 hybrid cars to the bloc last month, up 18.9 per cent from August and 204.2 per cent from a year earlier, customs data showed on Tuesday. The surge outpaced a… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3371541/chinas-hybrid-car-exports-eu-surge-more-200-import-cap-looms

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 18:11

Chinese scientists have found evidence that individual neurons can act like powerful minicomputers that enable flexible behaviour such as making decisions. Scientists do not have a complete understanding of how our brains adapt to changing contexts to respond appropriately to sensory information. But by studying mice, the team obtained the first experimental evidence that dendrites – branchlike… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371538/chinese-scientists-find-neurons-may-act-minicomputers-help-decision-making

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 18:10

Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the industry. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/eka-is-worth-1-45-billion-thanks-to-a-physical-ai-model-that-has-experts-raving/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 18:09

The raise comes as venture dollars pile up on the West Coast. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/inspired-capital-closes-450m-fourth-fund-as-new-york-pushes-back-on-silicon-valleys-gravitational-pull/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 18:08

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has recorded a surprise slowdown in third-quarter net profits, as analysts warned the company could be hit by slowing demand from China’s electric car industry next year. The world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker posted a net profit of 21.25 billion yuan (US$3.18 billion) for the July-September period, up 14.54 per cent… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3371545/chinese-battery-giant-catl-hit-profit-slowdown-ev-headwind-fears-grow

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 18:07

A new study reveals that improved hurricane forecast graphics may help people identify threatened areas without making them more likely to recognize the danger or take protective action. Researchers also found that a widespread misunderstanding of the hurricane cone persists, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap between accurate forecasts and public preparedness. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093443.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 18:06

Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding the Universe’s earliest moments, measuring the amount of helium formed in the first five minutes after the Big Bang with unprecedented precision. Using one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, an international team studied 15 remarkably pristine galaxies that act as cosmic time capsules, preserving clues from nearly 13.8 billion… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093442.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 18:03

A single query is all that's required to find thousands of conversations listed by title. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/meta-muse-exposes-users-personal-and-business-secrets-when-they-share-conversations/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 18:02

Scientists have identified the “fattest” belemnite ever discovered, a bizarre, barrel-shaped squid relative that lived in Wyoming’s ancient seas 160 million years ago. The exceptionally rare fossils reveal a creature unlike anything previously known, potentially a predator of smaller squid-like animals and a surprising survivor of a supposedly vanished family. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093434.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 17:58

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brought material from another planetary system within reach of our telescopes, but reading its chemistry poses a problem. Energetic particles encountered during its journey through space may have changed its outer layers, so how much of what astronomers detect still reflects the comet's birthplace? https://phys.org/news/2026-10-sun-meters-interstellar-comet-3iatlas.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 17:55

Holiday travel is building as families head home for the festival, with traffic police stepping up checks at major exit points. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/10/20/more-than-576-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 20 Oct, 17:52

Police say the arrests will help enforce court rulings against people who had evaded prison terms and fines. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/10/20/parsa-police-arrest-103-convicted-fugitives-in-a-month

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 20 Oct, 17:51

A voter roll revision has removed 130 million names across India, leaving many people scrambling to prove they are alive, establish residency and reclaim their right to vote. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/20/declared-dead-indian-voters-fight-to-get-back-on-electoral-rolls

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 20 Oct, 17:50

The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that helps older adults develop wisdom and share decades of knowledge with younger generations. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093357.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 20 Oct, 17:16

British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against increasing attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the UK government announced on Tuesday. The defence ministry said the deployment formed part of “additional defensive military support” to Riyadh. “The UK will fly defensive counter air missions to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3371539/uk-deploy-fighter-planes-help-saudi-arabias-defence-against-houthis

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 17:12

Japan says it has spotted PLA aircraft, spy drones and warships, including a supply ship that could support the Liaoning aircraft carrier, in recent days as Tokyo and Washington started drills focused on a potential Taiwan contingency. Three People’s Liberation Army military aircraft – two drones and a reconnaissance plane – flew through international airspace between Japanese islands into the… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371525/chinese-military-vessels-and-spy-drones-track-keen-sword-war-games-japan

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 20 Oct, 17:11

Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/spotify-launches-paid-podcast-memberships-with-perks-beyond-bonus-content/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 20 Oct, 17:10