A narrow early lead for Magdalena Andersson’s centre-left bloc could end Ulf Kristersson’s four-year government and put Sweden’s hardening migration policies under review.

Bhasthi discusses preserving the soul, musicality and rhythm of a language, and why a translation should not erase its cultural roots.

Songs, theatre, photography and visual art continue to document, mourn and make sense of a movement that transformed Nepal’s political landscape.

Nepal has sought Chinese assistance to rebuild the 16-km Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, while the government prepares a temporary track to restore access to the border crossing.

The infrastructure development minister discusses plans for resettlement, damaged roads and bridges, the China border crossing and efforts to build safer settlements for disaster-prone communities.

Ahead of the prime minister’s first UN General Assembly address, experts, leaders and activists share how Nepal should pitch its climate crisis to the world.

Changes in legal provisions could undermine Nepal Rastra Bank’s independence and policy continuity, former governors warn.

Consumers in Kathmandu Valley are cutting back on food and festive preparations as supply disruptions and rising transport costs push up the prices of daily essentials.

Around 20 vehicles, including a stranded gas tanker and heavy trucks, were allowed through the temporary track, but regular traffic will take several more days to resume.

Crews managed to rescue 108 people from ​the stricken Virgo Transport 8 ship and were still searching for any other survivors, the rescue agency added.

A government directive allowing consumers to exchange cylinders across brands has failed to take effect, with gas companies citing legal, technical and insurance complications.

The Nepal-side section linking the 400 kV New Butwal Substation to the Nepal–India border has been completed, with the line now awaiting approvals and other steps before it can be energised.

Samba, a Labrador trained to detect the scent of human remains, has helped rescuers locate around 20 bodies beneath mud and debris since the floods hit Rasuwa.

Rough seas complicate rescue as authorities search for passengers still unaccounted for.