Nepal, China Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Ethnic Affairs
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Nepal and China sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on ethnic affairs, cultural exchanges, and educational opportunities.
Nepal to Host Global Conference on Digital Age Crimes
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Nepal to host global conference on digital-age crimes, AI threats, and cybersecurity, bringing legal experts together on Feb 27-28.
Nepal’s National Assembly Passes Media Council Bill Amidst Criticism
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Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
Growing Tiger Population of Nepal Raises Concerns
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Boom in the tiger population of Nepal sparks debate as conservation success clashes with rising human-wildlife conflicts.
Nepal Arrests Indian National with Semi-Automatic Pistol Near Border
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Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.
Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Development Projects in Nepal and Pakistan
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Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts development in Nepal, Pakistan, and other nations, with key projects halted.
Nepal Raises Mount Everest Permit Fees for First Time in Nearly a Decade by 35%
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Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Seeks Closer Ties with China
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Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, pivots from India to China, seeking economic development and infrastructure projects through new ties.
Post-Election Political Theater Dominates Governance in Nepal
The second federal and provincial elections in Nepal since the 2015 constitution’s implementation recently took place. Nepal post-election…