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The Hague ​Group of countries ​says it seeks to uphold international law and processes, including ​in the International Criminal ​Court over Israel’s actions. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/colombia-announces-withdrawal-from-hague-group-citing-body-s-actions-over-israel

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 20:52

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s regional push. “I do think the re-election of President Lula marks a major turning point in Latin America and in US-Latin American relations, while also having a broader significance for… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372318/lulas-win-brazil-deals-blow-trumps-latin-america-push-former-china-envoy

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 20:12

The well-known star Betelgeuse has a mysterious houseguest—and it's shaking the rafters, rattling the pipes and slamming the cupboards (metaphorically speaking). It's causing enough subtle atmospheric disturbance that it might as well be making ghost noises. Who's to blame? New data suggest that its recently discovered companion star, Siwarha, is the one doing the haunting. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-radio-images-reveal-disturbances-betelgeuse.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 20:11

Rohit Patel is departing Meta after eight years working on AI evaluations and reinforcement learning, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. His startup, Ndoc, aims to take on Microsoft Office Suite. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/meta-ai-director-rohit-patel-leaves-to-take-on-microsoft-office-and-google-workspace/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 20:10

Ford is rolling out two new chargers capable of powering a home or the grid — so-called V2x capability. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/ford-fathom-will-be-the-cheapest-american-ev-capable-of-powering-a-house/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 20:09

Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last ⁠October’s US-brokered ceasefire in the enclave, a ⁠UN commission said in a report published on Monday ⁠that Israel dismissed as part of a “misinformation campaign”. The report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, examined violations against… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372344/israel-keeps-committing-genocide-gaza-after-truce-un-inquiry-says

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 20:08

The conflict in Sudan has left millions of children without education, as they work to help their families. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/27/sudans-war-steals-childrens-futures-with-school-closures-and-displacement?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 20:07

The U.S. government cyber agency warns that hackers have figured out a way to exploit the popular PHP software, used in 70% of the web's software. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/us-government-says-hackers-are-now-exploiting-critical-php-web-bugs/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 20:06

I respect Apple's first crack at a foldable phone, but I'm not sure I like it. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/apple-iphone-duo-review-two-screens-two-experiences-two-thousand-dollars/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 20:05

The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m6-chip/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 20:04

The Kathmandu Road Division has invited bids for upgrading 1.5km of access roads at an estimated cost of Rs69.8 million, ahead of international cricket tournaments. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/roads-around-kirtipur-cricket-ground-to-be-blacktopped-within-three-months

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 19:52

Captain Harmeet Singh takes three wickets as Karnali Yaks lose nine wickets in their 20 overs in the Nepal Premier League. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/janakpur-bowlers-restrict-karnali-to-132

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 19:51

Domestic growers are expected to meet nearly 89 percent of demand as the festival’s flower trade, including plants and potted chrysanthemums, approaches Rs645 million. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/27/kathmandu-valley-to-consume-5-18-million-flower-garlands-this-tihar

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 19:50

University of Sheffield researchers figured out how to recreate the 1600-year-old glass recipe. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/scientists-recreate-the-1600-year-old-recipe-of-lycurgus-cup/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 19:17

⁠Two men were charged ⁠on Tuesday under Britain’s National Security Act ⁠following last month’s security incident at the RAF Fairford military base, with prosecutors accusing one of them of trying to assist Iranian intelligence operations in Britain. RAF Fairford had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but they were withdrawn ‌on security grounds shortly after five British men… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372342/2-men-charged-uk-helping-iran-over-air-force-base-incident

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 19:12

Taiwan’s military has vowed to remain vigilant against mainland Chinese intelligence-gathering activities after Beijing released high-resolution satellite images of the island, raising concerns about its growing surveillance capabilities. “The defence ministry will not lower its vigilance at any time regarding all such satellite imagery and related intelligence collection directed at Taiwan,”… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372328/taiwan-vows-vigilance-beijing-releases-detailed-satellite-imagery-island-landmarks

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 19:11

A Southwest Research Institute–led study used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to examine ice grains streaming from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, just the third object from beyond our solar system ever identified. The observations point to tiny aggregates of water ice and dust, about a micron or smaller. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-webb-links-interstellar-comet-3iatlas.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 19:10

Kathmandu, October 27 A total of 174 workers at Everest Paper Mills Pvt Ltd have received Rs 63.66 million in outstanding wages and employment benefits following a prolonged legal and administrative battle. According to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, the workers had initiated legal proceedings to claim their dues after a dispute […] The post Everest Paper Mills workers… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/everest-paper-mills-workers-receive-payment.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 19:09

The latest Apple software update for iPhones and iPads includes new features and important security updates. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/apple-rolls-out-ios-27-2-with-new-siri-ai-languages-and-security-fixes/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 19:08

Senators say officials hid a ruling on warrantless searches past its release deadline. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/us-officials-want-section-702-renewed-before-damaging-court-ruling-goes-public/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 19:07

Competing claims over the ceasefire mark the latest tensions between the White House and the Vatican. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/melania-or-the-pope-who-brokered-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-in-oleshky?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 19:07

Kathmandu, October 27 The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested four people over alleged fraud involving medical examinations required for Nepali workers travelling to Malaysia. The bureau is investigating the case on charges of fraud and organised crime, following complaints that workers were charged fees exceeding the government-approved rate. Those arrested are […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/investigates-fraud-medical-malaysia.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 19:06

Japan's GMO Internet is verifying alleged customer data posted by suspected hackers following a cloud service breach. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/japan-internet-giant-gmo-says-hackers-posted-stolen-customer-data/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 19:03

Ashika Tamang blurred a child’s face after criticism, but rights advocates say her videos raise wider questions about consent and the responsibilities of elected representatives. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nepali-lawmaker-faces-privacy-backlash-over-videos-of-children-filmed-with-smart-glasses

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 18:52

The ​Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church said ​14 believers were killed in Merti Woreda on October 20 and 46 in Sherka Woreda on October 24. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/attackers-kill-60-people-in-ethiopia-s-conflict-hit-oromiya-region-orthodox-church-says

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 18:51

The Central Elections Committee reported that 16.7 percent of eligible voters had already cast their ballots within the first three hours, the fastest early turnout rate since 1981. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/fastest-turnout-in-45-years-as-israelis-pass-wartime-judgment-on-netanyahu

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 18:50

"It's causing a lot of people to run who I don't want to be running," native Californian Palmer Luckey said. "But I'm planning on staying in California. I'm going to keep fighting it." https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/billionaire-palmer-luckey-isnt-leaving-california-over-the-wealth-tax/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 18:12

Warning: graphic content follows. Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s dismembered remains were found inside a rural village flat that reeked of disinfectant when police arrived at the scene three days after the model’s alleged murder, a court has heard. A police detective involved in the investigation said on Tuesday that officers cordoned off the 600 square foot rental flat in Tai… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372332/abby-chois-remains-found-flat-reeking-disinfectant-murder-trial-hears

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 18:11

Open-weight models, China-US tensions, Taiwan – just a few of the more than dozen references to China-related risks cited in Anthropic’s much-anticipated listing prospectus, which was finally released on Monday after months of speculation. Mostly concentrated within the 93-page “risk factors” section of the filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the disclosures reveal how the… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3372329/how-china-risk-factors-loom-over-anthropics-hotly-anticipated-ipo-filing

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 18:10