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Trump’s Iran Peace Signals Trigger Major Sell-Off in Global Oil Markets
A major sell-off hit the energy sector this Monday, sending crude prices down nearly 6% after President Donald Trump teased progress on peace talks with Iran.
3 months ago
Trump Administration Bans In-Country Green Card Status Adjustments for Temporary Residents
The Trump administration has announced a major immigration overhaul, ending the ability for temporary visa holders to apply for green cards from within the U.S. and forcing them to return to their home countries to process permanent residency.
3 months ago
Strait of Hormuz to Reopen Under New U.S.-Iran Framework
President Trump announced that a landmark peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated," which includes plans to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping route despite lingering caution from Tehran.
3 months ago
Measles Epidemic Outbreak Strikes Bangladesh
Over 500 children have died in Bangladesh following a catastrophic measles outbreak fueled by immunization gaps from recent political unrest. Hospitals in Dhaka face a severe shortage of ICU beds as an emergency vaccination drive races to reach millions of vulnerable infants.
3 months ago
Will the Budget Deliver? Government Under Intense Pressure to Raise Civil Service Salaries
A legal obligation to review salaries every three years has forced a government committee to propose a massive wage hike for civil servants, posing a complex spending challenge for the Ministry of Finance in the upcoming budget.
3 months ago
‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Surpasses BJP’s Instagram Follower Count in Historic Five-Day Surge
A satirical youth movement named "Cockroach Janta Party" has surpassed the ruling BJP's Instagram follower count within five days.
3 months ago
Nepal’s Ambitious Strategic Masterplan Aims for 28,500 MW Capacity by 2035
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has unveiled its 'Energy Consumption Growth and Export Strategy, 2083', targeting 28,500 MW of installed capacity and the commissioning of over two dozen high-voltage cross-border and domestic transmission lines within a decade.
3 months ago
US-China Economic Rapprochement: Beijing Finalizes 200-Jet Boeing Agreement
China formalizes a commitment to acquire 200 Boeing jets as President Trump’s Beijing visit yields key trade agreements, including components guarantees and proposed tariff reductions.
3 months ago
Himalayan Tourism Boom: Mountaineering Royalties Inject NPR 1.25 Billion Into Nepal’s Economy
Nepal's Department of Tourism has issued a staggering 1,181 climbing permits to international expeditionists from 79 nations for the Spring 2026 season, with Mount Everest leading both climber volume and state revenue generation.
3 months ago
Nepal Telecom Expands Rural 4G Network Footprint
Nepal Telecom (NT) has expanded high-speed 4G mobile broadband to remote, high-altitude settlements across Dolpa, Taplejung, and Sankhuwasabha, prioritizing digital inclusivity over commercial profitability under the government's FY 2083/84 policy.
3 months ago
Shifting from Remittances to IT: Finance Minister Dr. Wagle Outlines Nepal’s New Economic Blueprint
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle declared that the government is steering the country away from a two-decade reliance on foreign remittances, prioritizing digital infrastructure, e-governance, and clean energy instead. Speaking at the Nepal Business Summit, he promised a highly reform-oriented upcoming budget designed to foster private enterprise and secure a long-term "governance dividend" for the public.
3 months ago
Indian Stocks Face Severe Foreign Sell-Off in May; Capital Outflow Hits Record INR 2.2 Lakh Crore This Year
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulled an additional INR 27,048 crore from Indian equities in May 2026, pushing total year-to-date capital flight to a staggering INR 2.2 lakh crore. This rapid unwinding, which already outpaces the entire capital exit of 2025, has placed severe pressure on the local currency, dragging the Indian Rupee down to an all-time low of 96.14 against the US Dollar.
3 months ago