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Trump concedes Iran war and deportation policy hurt republicans in midterm elections

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In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war, rising gasoline prices and aggressive deportation policies contributed to Republican losses, while defending his foreign policy, economic record and controversial business interests

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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war, rising gasoline prices and aggressive deportation policies contributed to Republican …

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Democratic victories in both chambers mark a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump, with voter concerns over living costs, the Iran war and government accountability …

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After months of diplomatic uncertainty, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets PM Balen Shah in Kathmandu, setting the stage for a possible reset in Nepal-India …

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The FBI has blamed North Korea for the record theft, while the exchange says it has replenished 95% of affected assets and will absorb the …

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According to the report, 1,431 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 137 in the West Bank between the start of the ceasefire and the …

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Home Minister Gurung calls for a regional preparedness framework as member states adopt a declaration to strengthen security cooperation.

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Fourteen people have been reported killed in two days of attacks on Riyadh airport, while flight cancellations mount and Iran offers to facilitate dialogue between …

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The deletion of more than 130 million names from electoral rolls has fuelled concerns over voter access and electoral transparency, prompting opposition parties to demand …

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A potentially historic El Niño expected to peak in December could disrupt rainfall, threaten agricultural production and push food prices higher across Asia as the …

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What both sides seem to agree on is that regular leader-level communication is the only dependable safeguard against accidental escalation.

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After initially planning to avoid foreign travel for a year, Prime Minister Balendra Shah is heading to the UN as Nepal seeks international support after …

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In Seoul's affluent district of Gangnam, a severe heatwave has changed the currency of cool: access to air conditioning now defines the line between the …

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