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Kathmandu, October 23 The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has issued a new trekking safety advisory for the Langtang and Manaslu regions, confirming that major trekking routes are open while urging visitors to exercise caution in areas damaged by flooding. According to the advisory issued on Wednesday, the Langtang, Kyanjin and Gosaikunda areas are […] The post Langtang and Manaslu… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/langtang-and-manaslu-trekking-routes-reopen-taan-issues-safety-advisory.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Oct, 11:11

Two women have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of child abuse after an 11-year-old girl posted videos on social media in a plea for help, capturing moments of emotional distress inside her home. Police arrested a 61-year-old local woman and a 43-year-old foreign woman in Wong Tai Sin on Friday on suspicion of ill-treatment or neglect by those in charge of a child or young person. The… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3371878/2-women-arrested-over-alleged-child-abuse-after-girl-11-posts-plea-help

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 11:10

Police across France are under pressure to maintain security during further protests expected in some cities, while facing scrutiny over their riot-control tactics used during previous unrest that left some teenagers seriously injured. Officers appeared outnumbered and overwhelmed during last weekend’s protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. In response, France’s… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371879/france-braces-more-unrest-police-tactics-and-weapons-face-scrutiny

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 11:09

Nepal Rastra Bank has urged financial institutions, payment operators and remittance companies to strengthen their defences after serious vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a programming language widely used to run websites. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/23/banks-and-government-agencies-take-websites-offline-over-php-security-flaws

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Oct, 10:52

Officials say they both travelled through Entebbe International Airport on 3 October. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwy4wlzqz3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 10:12

Japan’s communications ministry on Friday unveiled draft guidelines outlining measures for 13 major social media operators to help reduce the impact of misinformation and disinformation that could undermine fairness during elections. The guidelines also include measures such as requiring operators to establish eligibility requirements and strict screening procedures for users of monetisation… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3371871/no-bots-japan-drafts-rules-social-media-platforms-ahead-local-elections

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 10:11

Bharatpur, October 23 Chitwan Rhinos are aiming to win their first Nepal Premier League (NPL) title in the tournament’s third edition, having strengthened their squad and appointed former Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir as head coach. Owned by Chitwan Medical College, the franchise is one of two NPL teams representing Bagmati Province, alongside Kathmandu Gorkhas. […] The post Chitwan Rhinos… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/chitwan-rhinos-target-npl-title.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 23 Oct, 10:10

High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/grenade-exercise-sparked-deadly-fire-at-canada-military-base-army-says?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 10:09

Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/oura-sues-rival-ultrahuman-again-threatening-its-u-s-smart-ring-comeback/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Oct, 10:06

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 23 –… 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. Andromeda in Southern […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-23-andromeda-in-southern-spring/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 23 Oct, 09:50

A 35-year satellite altimetry record lets scientists hold this year’s El Niño up against its strongest predecessors. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/el-nino-then-and-now/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 23 Oct, 09:45

Humla, October 23 Around 200 livestock, including yaks, have been rescued from high-altitude pastures in Limi, a remote settlement in Namkha Rural Municipality-6 of Humla district, nearly a month after heavy snowfall left their whereabouts unknown. The animals had been taken to graze in the high pastures of Limi, located in the trans-Himalayan region of […] The post 200 livestock rescued after… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/livestock-rescued-snow-humla.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Oct, 09:12

Internet users in China are watching the protests in France with a mix of geopolitical cynicism, domestic pride and sadness at the damage to French landmarks. The protests started in September, when students and teachers in southeastern Paris rallied against deteriorating school conditions. Those specific grievances quickly escalated into nationwide protests at the rising cost of living and… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371813/what-do-protests-france-look-china-internet-users-weigh

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 09:11

inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/uber-rival-indrive-eyes-2027-robotaxi-tests-in-central-asia-with-pony-ai-and-nvidia/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Oct, 09:10

El Salvador deployed 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday to help rescue four missing soldiers from the Central American country who recently came under attack by gangs, two officials told Associated Press. The special forces arrived a day after Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue the four aviation technicians, issuing an ultimatum directly to… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3371862/el-salvador-deploys-special-forces-haiti-after-soldiers-seized-gangs

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 09:09

Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles have remained surprisingly stable, trapping radioactive substances inside instead of releasing them into the environment. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231241.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 23 Oct, 09:08

Kathmandu, October 23 Kathmandu Valley’s major rivers are becoming severely polluted as they flow through urban areas, with untreated sewage and other waste leaving sections of the Bagmati, Bishnumati, Dhobikhola, Nakhu Khola, Tukucha and Hanumante rivers virtually indistinguishable from open sewers, according to a water quality report. The River Water Quality Analysis Report for August […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bagmati-kathmandu-rivers-sewers.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Oct, 09:07

Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/23/us-tech-stocks-tumble-as-investors-fret-over-ai-spending?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 08:58

A massive analysis of 2,884 exploding stars has uncovered new evidence that dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating the universe’s expansion, may change over time. The findings challenge a cornerstone of modern cosmology and could reshape our understanding of how the universe works. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231244.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 23 Oct, 08:39

Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution and warned that some of her veins may have ruptured, or “blown”, before she was injected with the lethal drug, her lawyer wrote in a court document filed Thursday. The IV team went through about 10 needles and tried several IV sites on both arms, lawyer Randy… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371858/either-blood-or-blown-graphic-account-botched-us-execution

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 08:12

Kathmandu, October 23 The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has fixed ticket prices for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). For league-stage matches, general admission tickets will cost Rs 500, while premium tickets will be priced at Rs 1,000. For the eliminator and final, general admission tickets will cost Rs 1,000, while […] The post NPL tickets priced at Rs 500 for general… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/npl-tickets-price.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 23 Oct, 08:11

The annual Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival later this month promises more booths and longer hours to help attract over 168,000 visitors. The South China Morning Post unpacks what is on offer so you can enjoy the event to the fullest. 1. What is the festival and when is it open? Organised by the Tourism Board under the theme “Taste the World’s Best,” the festival will be held from October 29 to… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371823/wine-walks-star-chefs-and-fresh-flavours-how-enjoy-wine-and-dine-festival

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 08:10

Chinese state media has called for a Japanese telecoms firm to apologise to China over a huge wildfire in neighbouring Mongolia, as diplomatic tensions run high between Beijing and Tokyo. The grassland fire broke out on October 8 and burned about 80 per cent of a nature reserve on the Mongolia-China border. According to Japanese media reports, the company, KDDI, has acknowledged that the fire was… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371856/chinese-state-media-takes-aim-japanese-firm-kddi-over-mongolia-wildfire

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 08:09

Kathmandu, October 23 The Loss and Damage Fund, established to address climate-related losses and damages, has approved a $20 million grant for Nepal to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in communities affected by devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment announced the decision in a statement […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/loss-and-damage-fund-20-mil.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 23 Oct, 08:08

DRS, ICC sanction, international stars and upgraded stadium facilities mark the tournament’s return to Kirtipur on October 26. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/23/what-s-new-in-the-nepal-premier-league-s-third-season

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 23 Oct, 07:52

Emergency patching is underway after two vulnerabilities exposed systems worldwide to attacks that could allow hackers to run code on servers without logging in. https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/23/nepal-takes-government-websites-offline-over-critical-php-flaws

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 23 Oct, 07:51

Cloud providers report millions of hacking attempts as governments and companies rush to secure systems and temporarily suspend online services. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/hacking-attempts-surge-as-firms-race-to-patch-php-flaws

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 23 Oct, 07:50

The quake struck a sparsely populated, high-altitude area of northern Tibet, injuring 32 people and prompting rescue teams to mobilise. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-strikes-china-s-tibet-killing-16

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 23 Oct, 07:49

Lu Yong, who has a slow-growing blood and bone marrow cancer and inspired the 2018 blockbuster Dying to Survive, has begun reducing his medication and hopes to stop taking it completely within three months. The acclaimed film is based on Lu’s experience. He has chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and helped patients across China obtain affordable, life-saving generic drugs from India, but was… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3371839/china-cancer-patient-who-inspired-hit-film-hopes-stop-treatment-after-35000-pills-over-2-decades

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 23 Oct, 07:12