Minister Kulman Ghising urged voters to choose capable and committed leaders in the upcoming March 5 HoR election, stressing that the right leadership is essential for driving meaningful change in the country.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado revealed she feared for her life during a covert escape from Venezuela to Norway, aided in part by the U.S., to receive the award.

Swikrit Neupane won a silver medal for Nepal in the U-23 Men’s Singles (Class 7) table tennis event at the Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai after a close 3–2 final against Chinese Taipei’s Ren-Ting Huang.

The NDRRMA has reported eight deaths in fire incidents over the past month, urging all levels of government and partner agencies to strengthen coordination and public awareness as fire risks rise during the dry season.

The European Union is reviewing its 2035 ban on combustion-engine vehicles, with potential impacts on automakers, consumers, and the bloc’s climate goals hanging in the balance.

Vice-Chairman of CPN-UML Surendra Pandey has urged that at least 20 percent of the Central Committee be composed of youth in the upcoming 11th General Convention starting December 13.

The establishment of the KVAC comes amid a notable rise in visa applications, fuelled by expanding bilateral exchanges between Korea and Nepal. The centre operated by HanaTour has been tasked with managing and streamlining the visa application process.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki expanded her interim cabinet with four new ministers, bringing the total to 14, including experts in law, public health, labor, and tourism.

The CPN-UML’s 11th General Convention is set to open in Bhaktapur on December 13, with a grand Malla-style stage, cultural processions, and preparations to host up to 300,000 attendees.

Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged comedy-musical One Battle After Another leads the 2026 Golden Globes nominations with nine nods, as the awards set the stage for the upcoming Oscars.

Nepal Police have arrested two men for trafficking Nepalis to Myanmar under the pretence of high-paying jobs and forcing them into cyber-scamming operations under inhumane conditions.

Communications Minister Jagdish Kharel emphasized that the Gen Z movement has proven youths can drive rapid change, and that any national dialogue or political process excluding them will be incomplete.

The Samabesi Samajwadi Party unveiled a manifesto proposing “Cybernetic Democratic Federalism,” shifting power to local governments with tech-driven citizen participation and a focus on social inclusion and environmental justice.

Nepalis drawn by such temptations are shown the dream of foreign employment, but in reality, they are often left stranded. For many, foreign employment is a last hope to fulfil their aspirations, and brokers have turned this hope into a widespread business.

The deceased has been identified as Bhakta Bahadur Khatri, 79, a resident of Sigaul in Nijgadh Municipality-3, Bara.

NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha met Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal to push policy and regulatory changes needed to launch the Rs 10 billion NRNA Nepal Development Fund, which aims to mobilize major diaspora investment in Nepal’s infrastructure sector.

Santosh Pariyar, Chairman of the Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party’s Presidium, has been nominated for India’s Dr. Ambedkar International Award for Social Change 2025 for his contributions to social justice and efforts to end discrimination in Nepali society.

Four years after its rushed inauguration, the iconic Dharahara is still far from completion.

He said the identities of the deceased have not been ascertained yet.

The move comes earlier than expected and just three months after Anutin Charnvirakul -- of the conservative Bhumjaithai party -- became prime minister when his predecessor was removed from office over an ethics violation.

The move came as the White House said it will bring an oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast to a port in the United States, adding to growing fears of open conflict between the two countries.

According to sources at the President’s Office, the new ministers will be Shraddha Shrestha, Madhav Chaulagain, Rajendra Singh Bhandari and Kumar Ignam. 

The price of gold rose by Rs 3,500 on Friday compared to Thursday, reaching Rs 256,600 per tola, according to the FENEGOSIDA.

The recommended names include, Kabir Sharma, Lokesh Dhakal, Pratima Gautam, Manish Koirala and U P Lamichhane.

The December 6 radar incident came after comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan that infuriated China.

CIAA is investigating former Home Minister Lekhak for running an illegal visit visa extortion racket and former Koshi Province CM Rai for alleged embezzlement through project DPRs. Six individuals have been charged in the visa case, while Rai denies involvement.

As per the arrangement specified in the HoR Member Electoral Constituency, the percentage is being determined for Dalit, indigenous nationalities, Khas Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, and Muslim groups. 

Court filings by US-based Reddit challenged the validity of the law that "infringes the implied freedom of political communication", calling for a review by Australia's High Court.

Number of office bearers and size of central committee to be increased; Secretariat meeting today