Nepal’s foreign policy sees continuity despite Prime Minister Shah changing tack
By Anil Giri The new government has broken with long-standing diplomatic conventions, but Nepal’s foreign policy priorities remain largely intact.
It’s a love story: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married
By Reuters Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as “man of honor” and Kelce’s brother, retired football star Jason Kelce, was best man, the statement said.
In 100 days, finance minister unable to give fillip to the economy, restore private sector confidence
By Yagya Banjade Economists credit the government for initiating reforms, but say implementation has lagged and the economy has yet to show meaningful signs of recovery.
Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race
By Reuters When Fujimori assumes power on July 28, she will be the 10th president since 2016.
Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says
By Reuters Kenioroba is home to a prison holding members of Mali’s political opposition.
Balendra Shah government’s first 100 days raise press freedom concerns
By Daya Dudraj Media groups point to ministerial warnings, online intimidation, a disputed advertising policy and court rulings as evidence of growing pressure on the press.
Why ‘Lagaan’ survives at 25
By MJ Vijayan The film is a mirror reflecting our opportunism, weakness and vulnerabilities.
Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown
By Reuters Colombia had largely flown under the radar at the tournament, despite going undefeated against Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo to top Group K.
Nepse records modest gain as banking stocks lift market despite weak trading
By Pritam Bhattarai Market capitalisation adds Rs 20 billion despite lower turnover, while analysts say investors remained cautious amid ongoing investigations and loan repayment pressures.
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa’s most successful nation
By Reuters Egypt had the better of the chances but were unable to beat Australia after two hours of football with the scores level at 1-1 before triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
Champions Argentina need extra-time own goal to get past Cape Verde into last 16
By Reuters Six minutes into the second period of extra time, however, Lionel Messi swung a corner into the box and Cristian Romero rose to head home off the arm of Cape Verde’s Diney Borges and secure Argentina a date with Egypt in Atlanta next Tuesday.
The week in five photos
By Post Report Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
How a radio tradition became Nepal’s biggest music celebration
By Jony Nepal From paying artists three rupees per broadcast to staging a sold-out public spectacle, the ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ mirrors the evolution of the country’s music industry.
BOOK REVIEW: The war that almost changed Nepal’s history
By Rivash Rijal Marcus Potter’s ‘Crisis on the Northern Frontier’ uncovers the forgotten years when the British nearly launched a second invasion of Nepal—and why it never happened.