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Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/01/heres-what-renoa-the-first-new-fiber-in-25-years-feels-like/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 1 Nov, 19:11

Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ tour ended with a sold-out show in London. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/1/macklemore-concludes-free-palestine-tour-with-solidarity-message?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 19:10

Chinese President Xi Jinping has mounted a direct defence of the campaign for strong Communist Party governance and internal discipline, describing them as a “fundamental guarantee” for China’s rise and warning against any easing of scrutiny, according to state media. Xi took the floor as the party’s 20th Central Committee closed its fifth plenum on Thursday, to directly address the scepticism… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3372901/chinas-xi-says-strict-party-governance-has-positive-impact-does-not-stifle-growth

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 19:09

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry, the world’s largest after China, contributes about 10 percent of gross domestic product and is the backbone of ​the economy. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/bangladesh-forms-wage-board-as-garment-protests-turn-violent

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 1 Nov, 18:52

A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to a common pesticide was linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. Scientists also uncovered how the chemical damages brain cells and identified a promising way to protect them. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261031013035.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 1 Nov, 18:18

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World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 18:12

The Hong Kong Bar Association has called on the government to clearly define criminal thresholds and resolve whistle-blower immunity rules under its plan to outlaw bid-rigging following the deadly Tai Po inferno. A task force formed by the association, which represents the city’s barristers, spent 10 months reviewing four key areas of law and published a 140-page report on Sunday in the hope of… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372894/clarify-crime-thresholds-and-immunity-bid-rigging-law-hong-kong-bar-association

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 18:11

MotoGP says Yamaha's non-participation at the November 6–8 event in Lusail 'carries sporting implications'. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/1/yamaha-pulls-out-of-qatar-motogp-over-situation-in-the-middle-east?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 18:10

Ilam, November 1 Ilam Hospital has described the health condition of Dr Govinda KC as “life-threatening”. Speaking at a press conference held at the hospital’s conference hall today, Medical Superintendent Amitabh Thakur said KC’s condition had reached a critical level. KC, who has been on a hunger strike in Ilam for the past four days […] The post Dr Govinda KC in critical condition after four… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govinda-kc-health-life-threatening.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 1 Nov, 18:07

Kathmandu, November 1 The Nepali Congress has called a meeting of its parliamentary party for Monday morning. The meeting will be held at 8:30 am at the party’s parliamentary office in Singha Durbar. According to the party, the meeting will discuss contemporary issues. Earlier today, party president Gagan Kumar Thapa publicly outlined the party’s position […] The post Nepali Congress calls… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-parliamentary-party-meeting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 1 Nov, 17:53

Led by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya ​Janata Party. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/thousands-join-indian-opposition-protest-demanding-poll-chief-s-resignation

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 1 Nov, 17:52

Scientists have built a groundbreaking molecular motor that spins in either direction using electricity, inspired by a machine invented more than 2,000 years ago. Even more remarkably, its rotation can boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially transforming the future of molecular electronics. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261030002940.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 1 Nov, 17:40

The Hong Kong Bar Association has warned that a proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court, which could span more than a decade, is “not workable” and risks deterring legal practitioners from joining the bench. The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building. In an exclusive… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372893/high-court-redevelopment-plan-not-workable-hong-kong-bar-association-warns

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 17:12

Biratnagar, November 1 Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki paid a courtesy call on Province Chief Parshuram Khapung on Sunday, ahead of the latter’s retirement at the end of his five-year term on November 10. Khapung assumed office on November 11, 2021. During the meeting, Karki thanked Khapung for his contribution to the development […] The post Koshi Chief Minister Karki pays… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/koshi-cm-karki-province-chief.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 1 Nov, 17:11

Kathmandu, November 1 Janak Pandey, a Supreme Court judicial nominee is facing questions over a potential conflict of interest after it emerged that his wife and several members of her family are involved in corruption cases linked to the alleged illegal registration of public land in Jhapa. Pandey, a judge at the Hetauda bench of […] The post Supreme Court nominee Janak Pandey faces… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sc-nominee-janak-pandey-controversy.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 1 Nov, 17:10

US first lady Melania Trump is unlikely to travel to China with the president for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen this month. “First lady Melania Trump is not scheduled to attend the events in person,” her office said in response to a query about her travel plans. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Philippines for this year’s Association of Southeast Asian… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372888/us-first-lady-melania-trump-unlikely-travel-apec-summit-china

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 17:09

Using artificial intelligence to build even smarter systems will make artificial general intelligence (AGI) more achievable, though it would need to be done safely, leading Chinese computer scientist Tang Jie said at an event in Shanghai on Saturday. The remarks underscore how AI companies in the US and China are both chasing the holy grail of recursive self-improvement (RSI), where increasingly… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3372834/self-improving-ai-key-step-towards-agi-safety-key-zai-founder

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 17:08

Kathmandu, November 1 The Department of Foreign Employment has issued a 35-day notice asking individuals who have long been evading arrest warrants and remaining out of contact to come forward. The department issued the notice after obtaining permission from the Foreign Employment Tribunal, asking those absconding in foreign employment-related cases to contact the authorities. However, […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/over-30000-foreign-employment-fraud-cases-pending-number-of-absconding-accused-unknown.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 1 Nov, 17:05

Kathmandu, November 1 US President Donald Trump has said the United States has largely destroyed Iran’s military capabilities but still has “one or two” targets to deal with, as Tehran warned that any renewed attack would trigger an immediate and far-reaching response. Speaking to reporters at his Florida residence on Saturday, Trump said negotiations with […] The post Trump says US has ‘one or… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/trump-target-iran-tehran.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 1 Nov, 17:04

Kathmandu, November 1 Fourteen lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) with legal backgrounds have recommended that the party initiate the impeachment process against justices facing questions over their conduct, arguing that a parliamentary impeachment recommendation committee is the constitutionally appropriate mechanism for investigating the matter. The lawmakers held discussions at… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-lawmakers-impeachment-justices.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 1 Nov, 17:03

Dubai, November 1 What do Nepalis miss most after moving abroad? Is it employment, money or opportunities? For many, the answer may include something less tangible but equally important — people who understand their circumstances, offer reliable information and provide support when needed. For Nepalis living in Dubai, a network started with that idea has […] The post Turning the Nepali diaspora… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/manoj-marhatta-dubai-nepalese-influential-group.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 1 Nov, 17:01

Kathmandu, November 1 For the past three days, Kathmandu’s heritage sites have remained remarkably lively, with traditional music and dance and scenes from Nepali and foreign films on screen. The capital also witnessed national and international artists gathering on the red carpet of the Kathmandu Film Festival. The first-ever Kathmandu Film Festival, held in Kathmandu […] The post First… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/first-kathmandu-film-festival-ends.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 1 Nov, 16:52

Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules called microRNAs to attack multiple cancer-driving genes simultaneously. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261030003017.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 1 Nov, 16:34

A 17- to 18-million-year-old ape fossil discovered in Egypt is challenging long-held beliefs about where the ancestors of humans and other modern apes first evolved. Scientists now suspect that North Africa and the Middle East, rather than East Africa, may have been the cradle of modern ape evolution. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261031011638.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 1 Nov, 16:17

With clear weather and the wet outfield now dry, Sunday’s match at TU International Cricket Ground is expected to start on schedule after rain disrupted Saturday’s fixtures. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/01/janakpur-bolts-and-pokhara-avengers-meet-as-npl-returns-to-action

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 1 Nov, 16:14

The court has given the government three months to introduce regulations, licensing requirements and monitoring mechanisms for controlled commercial cultivation, while calling for wider consultations on recreational use. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/01/supreme-court-orders-government-to-regulate-cannabis-cultivation-for-medicinal-and-industrial-use

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 1 Nov, 16:13

In the third of a four-part Health Matters wellness series on frontier medicine in Hong Kong, Fiona Sun examines how a local start-up is testing a gene-editing therapy that could tackle a group of inherited eye diseases at their genetic source and what it will take to turn it into a treatment patients can access. For 15 years, Professor Zheng Zongli has worked to make gene-editing therapies safe… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3372867/how-could-single-gene-editing-injection-treat-inherited-eye-diseases

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 16:11

Pokhara, November 1 For years, health institutions in remote and mountainous areas, such as Mustang and Manang hospitals, lacked permanent medical officers, leaving many people without access to healthcare. District hospitals across Gandaki Province were forced to rely on scholarship recipients and contract doctors to provide medical services due to a shortage of staff. The […] The post Gandaki… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gandaki-deploys-46-medical-officers-to-strengthen-provincial-healthcare-services.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 1 Nov, 16:10

Voters in Bulgaria weigh economic challenges and attacks on ships in a race marked by record low turnout. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/bulgarians-vote-in-presidential-run-off-amid-black-sea-tensions?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 1 Nov, 16:09