January 2026
Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, CARACAS, Venezuela (AP):- Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed a law that opens the nation’s oil sector to privatization,…
Denmark unveils legal reform to allow the worst foreign criminals to be deported
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP):- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one…
Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and HOLLY RAMER, NEW YORK, (AP):- Protesters across the U.S. are calling for “no work, no school, no…
President Paudel embarking on official visit to Japan on February 1
KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel is embarking on an official visit to Japan from February 1-4, leading a Nepali delegation. He…
Heavy snowfall covers pastures, farmers find tough time to manage fodder for mountain goats in Mustang
MUSTNAG:- Heavy snowfall has occurred around the yak sheds of yak herder Pasang Gurung in Nilekangchung of Lomanthang Rural Municipality,…
Capital expenditure contracts while finance expense goes up
KATHMANDU:- Capital expenditure contracted as of the 2nd quarter of the current fiscal year (FY). According to the 2nd quarter…
Kathmandu to host ICC Asia 2026 Regional Conference
KATHMANDU:- The International Cricket Council-Asia (ICC Asia) 2026 Regional Conference is set to be held in Nepal, the Cricket Association…
Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and SEUNG MIN KIM, WASHINGTON (AP):- Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department…
Gold price reaches 339,300 per tola, setting historic record
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold in the domestic market has reached Rs 339,300 per tola today, setting a historic record….
Foreign Ministry directs to hold elections as per NRNA statute
KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) to conduct its elections in the second week…
A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and the crackdown that followed
By DAVID RISING and JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and…
US appeals court says Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal
By SUDHIN THANAWALA, WASHINGTON, (AP):- A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it…
Snowfall brings cheers among farmers in Humla
HUMLA:- Heavy snowfall in Humla, a mountainous district of Karnali Province, has disrupted normal life. The snowfall has obstructed road…
President Thapa vows development in Sarlahi
SARLAHI:- Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa vowed model development in constituency no 4 of Sarlahi district from where he is…
1,246 polling stations in Madhesh Province categorized as highly sensitive
DHANUSHA:- One thousand two hundred and forty-six polling stations out of a total of 2,160 in the Madhesh Province for…