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Kathmandu, November 12 Dr Arjun Kumar Karki has called on developed countries to fulfil their climate finance obligations by providing adequate, predictable and accessible public funding in the form of grants rather than loans. Speaking at a side event titled ‘Turning Climate Declarations into Action’ at the Nepal Pavilion during the 31st UN Climate Change […] The post Arjun Kumar Karki urges… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arjun-kumar-karki-urges-developed-countries-to-provide-climate-finance-as-grants-not-loans.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 19:57

If people ever think about cleaning up space debris, they typically think of something equivalent to a giant garbage truck in the sky, collecting lost astronaut tools and dead satellites, then hauling them back down to Earth to be deposited in a landfill. But dealing with space debris doesn't work that way, and a new paper by Dr. Slava Turyshev of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, available as a… https://phys.org/news/2026-11-space-junk-crisis-isnt-trash.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Nov, 19:55

The first-season champions managed just 88 for nine, dealing a major blow to their slim hopes of reaching the Nepal Premier League playoffs. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/janakpur-collapse-against-chitwan-in-must-win-match

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 13 Nov, 19:52

In Antalya, Nepal is asking the world for billions. But its push for international recognition has fallen short, and Kathmandu still has homework to do. https://kathmandupost.com/the-long-view/2026/11/13/what-cop31-can-t-fix-for-nepal

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 19:50

Jensen Huang’s abrupt resignation from Nvidia has cast uncertainty over the US chip giant’s multibillion-dollar investments in open-source artificial intelligence, while potentially depriving Chinese developers of one of their most influential advocates in Washington. His departure could prompt Nvidia to scale back spending on open-weight models and their supporting infrastructure, analysts said,… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3374376/will-jensen-huangs-downfall-tip-scales-against-open-source-ai

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 19:12

China has warned the US against imposing additional export controls on AI chips. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/13/china-warns-against-fresh-us-chip-curbs?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 19:11

What happens next at one of the world's most valuable companies will have repercussions far beyond Silicon Valley. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/nvidia-scandal-whats-next-for-the-us-tech-company?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 19:10

Microsoft's day-long outage began with Outlook and Teams, and ended up taking much of the company's cloud services offline. Microsoft says it's gradually restoring service. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/microsoft-latest-email-outage-turned-into-a-full-blown-global-cloud-crisis/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Nov, 19:00

A head-on collision between a container truck and a passenger bus killed at least 23 people, including three children, in eastern India on Friday, a police official said The crash took place on a highway bordering Kaziranga National Park in the northeastern state of Assam. The road is a designated animal corridor, where strict speed limits are in place. “The total number of casualties is 23,”… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3374386/india-road-crash-between-bus-container-truck-kills-23

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 18:12

China and the United States have a shared interest in preventing artificial intelligence (AI) from being misused, but differing views over what constitutes a serious safety incident could complicate efforts to build a bilateral communication mechanism, according to analysts. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that Washington and Beijing should cooperate on AI risks while… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3374381/us-china-ai-safety-talks-face-hurdle-over-how-define-serious-incidents-analysts

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 18:11

China could retaliate with tighter rare earth export controls if Washington further restricts chip sales in the wake of the Nvidia saga, Chinese analysts say, though they expect broader US-China trade talks to remain on track ahead of a planned meeting between the two countries’ leaders next week. Following Jensen Huang’s resignation from Nvidia on Thursday amid reports of multiple extramarital… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3374328/china-could-tighten-rare-earths-exports-if-us-escalates-chip-curbs-over-nvidia-analysts

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 18:10

The ESA's Euclid has already teased us with some early results. In the past, it's given us a small image covering 60 square degrees of the sky, created with a few days of observations. Those images showed individual targets from the Horsehead Nebula to the Perseus cluster of galaxies. https://phys.org/news/2026-11-euclid-stone-3d-sky.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Nov, 18:09

A new study reveals that viral infections may leave behind hidden damage to the immune system long after symptoms disappear. Researchers found that mice recovering from an acute infection experienced lasting changes to their spleens and weakened immune responses, potentially leaving them more vulnerable to future threats. Surprisingly, prior vaccination completely prevented these harmful changes… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261112025531.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Nov, 18:07

Given Nvidia’s stronghold on AI and its importance in Israel, many in the country's startup ecosystem are worried about the impact of his departure. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/israels-vcs-see-opportunity-for-challengers-in-nvidias-turmoil/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Nov, 18:06

Kathmandu, November 13 Home Minister Sudan Gurung left for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday evening to attend the World Police Summit in Dubai, following an official invitation from the UAE government. Gurung departed at 7 pm to participate in the summit, which will focus on international police cooperation, advances in security technology and […] The post Home Minister Sudan Gurung… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sudan-gurung-uae.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 18:03

— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/rashtriy-widhi-wigyan-prayogashala-sanychalak-samiti-gathan-1b2fcb52

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 18:01

— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/anusandhan-tatha-nawaprawartan-kendra-sthapana-ewan-65cfe35d

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 18:01

Huang described Kress as a "deer in the headlights" during a meeting in summer. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/jensen-huang-didnt-show-confidence-in-his-successor-report-says/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Nov, 17:58

Melbourne, November 13 Australian authorities have conducted a joint inspection of more than 30 fast-food outlets, restaurants and cafes in Melbourne’s central business district this week over suspected breaches of workplace and tax regulations. Officials from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman carried out unannounced inspections at various businesses over three […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/authorities-inspect-melbourne-eateries.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 13 Nov, 17:56

Jeep, elephant and boat safaris bring in millions for some forests but most of Chitwan’s 93 forests outside the park buffer zone have yet to follow suit. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/community-forests-turn-to-tourism-but-potential-remains-untapped

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 17:52

Why do some volcanoes erupt with spectacular lava fountains while others release lava more quietly? Scientists have discovered that a hidden effect of extreme heat inside magma may help explain the difference. Experiments revealed that superheated magma can delay crystal formation for more than eight hours, compared with just 20 minutes in magma that has not been superheated. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261111221811.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 13 Nov, 17:41

"You can simplify it as a big tank feeding engines." https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/11/rocket-report-starship-set-for-historic-test-flight-a-century-of-electron/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Nov, 17:12

In early November, a low-resolution photo of an internal meeting circulated on China’s social networks, accompanied by a caption with only one sentence: “It is said that he is a top-tier introduced talent at the 10,000-tonne level.” The main person in the photo is leading biologist Zhao Yingming, who was the Louis Block Professor in the Ben May Department for Cancer Research at the University of… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3374137/10000-tonne-level-talent-biologist-zhao-yingming-leaves-chicago-hangzhou

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 17:11

IAEA says it cannot verify whether an underground Iranian enrichment plant contains nuclear material. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/13/un-watchdog-calls-on-iran-to-reopen-nuclear-facilities-to-inspection?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 17:10

Specialized’s second-fastest bike may be the smart buy. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/specializeds-tarmac-sl9-s-level-is-built-to-wreck-your-zone-2-ride/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 13 Nov, 17:09

Kathmandu, November 13 The itinerary has been finalised for a delegation of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leaders set to visit China for 11 days at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). The delegation will leave for China on Sunday, November 15, and arrive in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. The visit will […] The post RSP delegation to study technology, disaster… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-technology-disaster-management-china.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 13 Nov, 17:08

China’s finance ministry on Friday clarified the enforcement details of its offshore trust tax, officially excluding Hong Kong pension fund accounts held by mainland Chinese and providing detailed calculation methods for publicly traded Hong Kong stocks and stakes in non-listed firms. The move comes after Beijing’s trust tax circular on July 24 sparked widespread concern among wealthy Chinese… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3374374/beijing-clarifies-offshore-trust-tax-rules-exempting-hong-kong-mpf-accounts

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 13 Nov, 17:07

Kathmandu, November 13 Hotel businesses on both sides of the Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge in Kanchanpur have been badly affected after the bridge collapsed, bringing movement across it to a halt. The bridge, which connects Dodhara Chandani Municipality with Bhimdatta Municipality, was severely damaged by floods in the Mahakali River on September 30. Since then, […] The post Collapsed… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/collapsed-suspension-bridge-kanchanpur.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 17:06

Kathmandu, November 13 Two people have been arrested in Kailali with a leopard skin, police said. The suspects were arrested near Naya Ram Hotel in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-4 after police found them moving around suspiciously. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yogendra Timilsina, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Kailali, the arrested have been […] The post Two… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/two-arrested-in-kailali-with-leopard-skin.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 13 Nov, 16:55