The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Nepal's main party leading in poll results but no majority

Nepal’s main ruling party is leading in last week’s parliamentary elections with most of the votes counted

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

How many migrant workers have died in Qatar? What we know about the human cost of the 2022 World Cup

This year’s tournament has been dominated by off-field matters. We look at the issues around the labor used to build the tournament’s infrastructure

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2022

‘Treated like a criminal’: Nepali student wrongly detained at UK border loses uni place

Sulav Khadka was interrogated and held in custody despite providing proof of his place and finances

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022

Newer parties could make gains in Nepal's election, analysts say

Results from Nepal's parliamentary elections held over the weekend began to emerge on Monday, with political analysts saying more established parties could lose some support to newer parties and younger candidates.

Reuters · Nov 21, 2022

Nepal votes to elect new government to revive economy

Over 60 percent of Nepal’s eligible voters cast their ballots at the polls amid high inflation and unemployment.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022

UML-led government to be formed by December 1: Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli

KATHMANDU: Nepal's former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said on Sunday that his CPN-UML-led alliance will secure a clear majority and form the next government by December 1.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022

2 Thai female trekkers die in Nepal: report

Two Thai women have reportedly died after suffering from illness while hiking in Nepal.

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022

The bill stands at $200bn ⁠–⁠ but the true price of hosting football’s greatest prize has been paid by the migrant workers who have suffered abuse and even death to bring the tournament to the Middle East. Grieving families tell David Harding their stories

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Voters in Nepal line up to elect new members of Parliament

Voters in Nepal lined up to elect members in parliament in hopes that a new government would bring political stability and help with development of the Himalayan nation

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Nepalis cast their votes for a new government to revive economy

Millions of Nepalis went to the polls on Sunday to choose a new government to steer the Himalayan country through a time of economic peril.

Reuters · Nov 20, 2022