Kathmandu: The Trump administration has ordered the withdrawal of nearly all U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) workers from the field, effectively dismantling a six-decade mission that combats global poverty, disease, and food insecurity. The move, announced Tuesday, follows weeks of mass layoffs and funding freezes. Thousands of projects in over 120 countries—including security aid… Continue reading Trump administration to withdraw USAID workers, shutting down global aid programs
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Trump proposes U.S. redevelopment of Gaza, Allies reject idea
Kathmandu: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested permanently resettling displaced Palestinians outside Gaza and proposed U.S. “ownership” in transforming the war-torn territory into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump claimed the U.S. would take over Gaza’s reconstruction after resettling its population elsewhere. The proposal drew swift… Continue reading Trump proposes U.S. redevelopment of Gaza, Allies reject idea
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh meet Nepal’s President to strengthen bilateral ties
Kathmandu: The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, and the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel during their official visit to Nepal. The meeting focused on Nepal-UK relations, mutual interests, and key issues such as climate change and the Gurkha connection, according to the President’s Secretariat. During the meeting, Major… Continue reading Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh meet Nepal’s President to strengthen bilateral ties
Nepali Embassy in Muscat begins issuing labor permits for Nepali workers in Oman
Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat has officially begun issuing labor permits to Nepali workers legally employed in Oman who had not previously obtained one from Nepal. This initiative, the first of its kind abroad, was launched on January 31, 2025, in Salalah, Oman. Nepali workers currently employed in Oman without prior labor approval… Continue reading Nepali Embassy in Muscat begins issuing labor permits for Nepali workers in Oman
Nepal govt to establish Nepal’s first Consumer Court
Kathmandu: The government has decided to set up the country’s first consumer court, a move long envisioned by the Consumer Protection Act, which was endorsed six years ago. A Cabinet meeting on Monday approved the establishment of the first judicial body of its kind. Initially, the consumer court will operate in the Kathmandu Valley to… Continue reading Nepal govt to establish Nepal’s first Consumer Court
NCC signs MoU to boost E-sports, sports, and fitness industry in Nepal
Kathmandu: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) Education & Sports Committee has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support major sports, fitness, and esports events in Nepal. The agreement, inked in the presence of NCC President Kamlesh Agrawal and Senior Vice President Deepak Malhotra, aims to strengthen Nepal’s esports ecosystem and promote the… Continue reading NCC signs MoU to boost E-sports, sports, and fitness industry in Nepal
ChildSafeNet and TikTok conducting Digital Safety Training for children in 7 districts
Kathmandu: ChildSafeNet has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 14 schools across seven districts in Nepal, spanning Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, to conduct digital safety training sessions and workshops for students, teachers, and parents. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with TikTok. As part of this initiative, ChildSafeNet organised a three-day Training of… Continue reading ChildSafeNet and TikTok conducting Digital Safety Training for children in 7 districts
UK to introduce groundbreaking laws against AI-generated child abuse images
Kathmandu: The United Kingdom is set to become the first country to enact legislation targeting artificial intelligence tools used to create sexualized images of children. The move aims to tackle a growing issue, which Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned is on the rise. The government announced on Saturday that it will criminalize the possession,… Continue reading UK to introduce groundbreaking laws against AI-generated child abuse images
Nepal govt reopens discussion to split CAAN
Kathmandu: The government has introduced the Air Service Authority of Nepal (ASAN) Bill, which seeks to designate key responsibilities, previously held by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), to a newly established aviation authority. The proposed changes aim to streamline operations, enhance safety, and modernize Nepal’s air services. Under the ASAN Bill, the new… Continue reading Nepal govt reopens discussion to split CAAN
SC directs government to safeguard NID Data
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government to establish legal safeguards to protect individual data on national identity cards, aiming to prevent misuse of personal and biometric data while promoting governance and service delivery reforms. In a ruling on a case concerning the national identity card, the full bench of Chief Justice Prakash… Continue reading SC directs government to safeguard NID Data