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'Nepali Workers Contributing to Both the UAE and Nepal’s Economies'

'Nepali Workers Contributing to Both the UAE and Nepal’s Economies'

'Nepali Workers Contributing to Both the UAE and Nepal’s Economies' TDN Correspondent
The Roar of Nepal’s Tiger Diplomacy

The Roar of Nepal’s Tiger Diplomacy

Public Diplomacy: Influencing Diplomatic Tools in Foreign Policy 

Public Diplomacy: Influencing Diplomatic Tools in Foreign Policy 

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Public Diplomacy: Influencing Diplomatic Tools in Foreign Policy 

Public Diplomacy: Influencing Diplomatic Tools in Foreign Policy 

6 min read November 18, 2025

Earlier this year, the government of Nepal agreed to establish the Public Diplomacy Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first such unit in the ministry’s history. Nepal introduced ‘economic diplomacy’ after the restoration of multiparty democracy in 1990,...

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Interview
Interview

‘Nepali Workers Contributing to Both the UAE and Nepal’s Economies’

Feature
Feature
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Icon of Nepali Cricket: From School Level Cricketer to Leader of the Nepal National Team 

“This was my first trophy after assuming the captaincy of the team, and at the same time, it was a special moment for me to score 1,000 runs in Twenty20 International cricket,” expressed Indu Barma, captain of the Nepal women’s...
TDN Correspondent TDN Correspondent
November 19, 2025
Icon of Nepali Cricket: From School Level Cricketer to Leader of the Nepal National Team 
Feature
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Language Experts: Essential to Enhance Foreign Policy  

Diplomacy is all about negotiation, between individuals and states. A successful negotiation demands many skills, foremost among them is proficiency in  languages, ideally more than one. Polyglots, one who knows and is able to use several languages, often have an...
TDN Correspondent TDN Correspondent
November 19, 2025
Language Experts: Essential to Enhance Foreign Policy  
Multilateral
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Nepal and 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body

The world will observe two international gatherings of importance in November 2025: annual UN climate change conference (COP-30) in Brazil and 11th session of the Governing Body (GB-11) of international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA)...
Prakash Kafle Prakash Kafle
November 17, 2025
Nepal and 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body

Diplomacy

Climate

Nepal and UNDP Celebrate Completion of Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Project in Mid-Hills

Nepal and UNDP Celebrate Completion of Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Project in Mid-Hills

Nepal Receives First-Ever REDD+ Results-Based Payment of US$9.4 Million
Nepal’s Calls for Climate Justice in COP30
COP30: Ministers urge decisive methane action as global report shows progress, warns of gaps

Cultural

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hosts US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange 2025, Showcasing Global Culinary Collaboration

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hosts US–Nepal Gastronomy Exchange 2025, Showcasing Global Culinary Collaboration

Tokyo Saptah Mahayagya Begins to Support Construction of Integrated Nepali House in Japan
K-Food Festival Celebrated in Kathmandu
Nepali Cuisine in the UAE: A Story of Cultural Fusion and Friendship

Defence

19th Edition of India–Nepal Joint Military Exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ Begins in Pithoragarh

19th Edition of India–Nepal Joint Military Exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ Begins in Pithoragarh

India and Nepal Begins 19th Edition of Exercise SURYAKIRAN in Pithoragarh
Nepal-US Armies' 6th Land Force Talk Begins
The Deep Roots and Long Branches of the Nepali Army

Education

Nepal Launches Joint Review of School Education Sector Plan

Nepal Launches Joint Review of School Education Sector Plan

31 Nepali Scientists Listed Among World’s Best by Stanford University
First South Korean Education Fair to be organized in Kathmandu
Pursuing Higher Education in the UAE: A New Avenue for Nepali Students

Energy

Nepal and Bangladesh Move Forward on Electricity Cooperation

Nepal and Bangladesh Move Forward on Electricity Cooperation

Nepal and Norway Sign New Agreements to Boost Cooperation in Energy Sector
Minister Ghising Showcases Nepal’s Clean Energy Vision at ISA Assembly in New Delhi
New UN report calls for responsible financing and investment in energy transition minerals

Film

EUFF Nepal 2025 Concludes with Full Houses, New Voices, and Celebrated Student Films

EUFF Nepal 2025 Concludes with Full Houses, New Voices, and Celebrated Student Films

14th European Union Film Festival to Begin in Nepal on November 14
Nepali film 'Anjila' recommended for Oscar Award
Nepal’s Ambassador Attends Jagran Film Festival Launch in Delhi

Labor

Thousands of Unemployed Youths from Humla Throng to China for Work

Thousands of Unemployed Youths from Humla Throng to China for Work

Nepal, Republic of Korea Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in Labour and Skills Development
Justice with a Human Touch – Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution
Tripartite MoU Signed to Strengthen Labour and Migration Capacity

Parliamentary

Prime Minister's China Visit Has Added Momentum to Non-Aligned Foreign Policy: Lawmaker Dhakal

Prime Minister's China Visit Has Added Momentum to Non-Aligned Foreign Policy: Lawmaker Dhakal

We Parliamentarians May Not Be Scientists, but We Can Pass a Budget for Climate Adaptation: Speaker Ghimire
HKH Parliamentarians’ Meet 2025 Concludes with Urgent Call for Regional Cooperation
In Coordination With Ambassadors Club, PHC Organises a Discussion Program With Former Ambassadors

Tech

Village Cooperative’s Path to a Paperless Future

Village Cooperative’s Path to a Paperless Future

Government Establishes National AI Centre to Promote Digital Transformation
Nepal Becomes Member of the International Astronomical Union
Nepal’s Youthquake: Movement Through Digital Space 

Tourism

Lumbini Province: Nepal’s Gateway of Spirituality, Culture, and Timeless Heritage

Lumbini Province: Nepal’s Gateway of Spirituality, Culture, and Timeless Heritage

Pokhara Emerging as a Hub for Adventure Tourism; Skydiving Sector Seeks Regular Operation Permit
Annapurna Conservation Area Welcomes Over 246,000 Tourists in 10 Months
WTM 2025: Nepal Reaffirms Commitment to Responsible and Sustainable Tourism

Sports

Prime Minister Karki Congratulates Nepali Blind Women’s Cricket Team for Historic World Cup Achievement

Prime Minister Karki Congratulates Nepali Blind Women’s Cricket Team for Historic World Cup Achievement

UK Embassy Hosts Cricketers Amid Ongoing Nepal Premier League
Icon of Nepali Cricket: From School Level Cricketer to Leader of the Nepal National Team 
Glory of Nepal Women’s Cricket Team  

Economic

Focal Unit Set Up at Finance Ministry to Facilitate Foreign Investors

Focal Unit Set Up at Finance Ministry to Facilitate Foreign Investors

Nepal Chamber and South Korea’s Bridge International Sign MoU to Boost Agribusiness and SMEs
FNCCI Urges Direct Nepalgunj–Delhi Flights to Boost Regional Development
ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal 2025–2029

Public

National Youth Policy Aligning with the Global Context

National Youth Policy Aligning with the Global Context

The Diaspora Voting: A Triumph for Inclusive Democracy
Truth vs. Virality: Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement and the Misinformation Storm
Technology Turns Political

Health

Training Held to Strengthen Community-Led HIV Monitoring in Nepal

Training Held to Strengthen Community-Led HIV Monitoring in Nepal

Nepal Launches Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against Lymphatic Filariasis in Kapilvastu
French Embassy Grants €4,000 to Support Menstrual Dignity Project in Nepal
Nepal’s FCHVs Win WHO South-East Asia Public Health Champion Award

Election

Bridging Trust: A Strategic Approach to External Support

Bridging Trust: A Strategic Approach to External Support

Government Has Mandate to Hold Free, Fair, And Impartial General Elections
PM Karki Briefs Diplomats on Political Situation, Elections and Governance Reforms
UNDP Reaffirms Continuous Support to Nepal, Including for Coming Elections

Gender

Digital Violence Is Real Violence: UN Nepal Calls for Action as 16 Days of Activism Begins

Digital Violence Is Real Violence: UN Nepal Calls for Action as 16 Days of Activism Begins

Finnish Ambassador and UN Women Representative Visit Srijanalaya to Promote Gender Equality
Gender Equality ‘Dangerously Off Track’ – Says UN Deputy Secretary-General at Beijing Meeting
Nepali Women Rights Activist Rana Calls for Dismantling Gender Stereotypes at 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Sydney

Wildlife and Conservation

The Roar of Nepal’s Tiger Diplomacy

The Roar of Nepal’s Tiger Diplomacy

Devil in the beetails: Australian scientists discover new 'lucifer' bee
The Disappearance of Fireflies and What It Means for Us
U.S. Supports Equipment for Forest Rangers to Curb Wildlife Crimes

Youth

Nepali Students Present Innovative 'KrishiMitra' App to Minister Pariyar

Nepali Students Present Innovative 'KrishiMitra' App to Minister Pariyar

The Hindu Kush Himalaya-Arctic Youth Leadership Forum launched in Iceland
Nepal’s Youthquake: Movement Through Digital Space 
National Youth Policy Aligning with the Global Context

Mountaineering

Sherpa elected Nepal Mountaineering Association President

Sherpa elected Nepal Mountaineering Association President

Ambassador Bhandari Attends Flag-in Ceremony Honouring Bangladeshi Mountaineer
French Ambassador Corteval Pays Tribute at Annapurna Base Camp on 75th Anniversary of Historic Ascent
Everest Man Rita Scales His Record with 31st Summit

Law & Human Rights

Dialogue Held in Kathmandu to Promote Business and Human Rights

Dialogue Held in Kathmandu to Promote Business and Human Rights

Bilateral Meeting Between Chief Justices of Nepal and Bangladesh Focuses on Judicial Reforms and Cooperation
Chief Justice of India Gavai Visits Nepal to Address India-Nepal Judicial Dialogue
UNDP-Supported Initiative Launches Digital Charter in Nepal’s Judiciary

Art & Culture
neBook Review: Modern Counterinsurgency and Defense Transformationws

At present, Irregular Warfare (IW) is unfolding across various conflicts, whether in Gaza or between Russia and Ukraine. This form of warfare has intensified Great Power Competition, blurring the line between conventional and unconventional conflict. Modern counterinsurgency now falls under...

  • 6 min read
Ambassador Sharma Highlights Nepal’s Tourism and Cultural Heritage

Ambassador Sharma Highlights Nepal’s Tourism and Cultural Heritage

  • November 16, 2025
  • 1 min read
International Day Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property Marked Worldwide

International Day Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property Marked Worldwide

  • November 14, 2025
  • 1 min read

International
Let Us Be the Generation That Did Not Look Away, but Acted
Hanaa Singer-HamdyHanaa Singer-Hamdy

Let Us Be the Generation That Did Not Look Away, but Acted

We gather today with a simple truth: violence against women is not new—no, but the ways such violence are carried out are changing. Changing at a speed we can barely keep up with.Just imagine Mahima in Myagdi waking up to...

  • November 26, 2025
  • 5 mins read
Nepal Participates in Third Trade Policy Review at WTO
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Participates in Third Trade Policy Review at WTO

Kathmandu: Nepal took part in its third Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva on November 17. During the meeting, Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system and shared key legal, institutional,...

  • November 18, 2025
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Nepal and 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body
Prakash KaflePrakash Kafle

Nepal and 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body

The world will observe two international gatherings of importance in November 2025: annual UN climate change conference (COP-30) in Brazil and 11th session of the Governing Body (GB-11) of international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA)...

  • November 17, 2025
  • 7 mins read
ECOSOC President Thapa Praises Moonshot Award Winners for Driving Innovation Toward Global Goals
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

ECOSOC President Thapa Praises Moonshot Award Winners for Driving Innovation Toward Global Goals

Kathmandu: President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, expressed admiration for the winners of the prestigious Moonshot Awards, commending their creativity, innovation, and commitment to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In a...

  • November 14, 2025
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Second World Summit for Social Development Concludes with Call for Action in Doha
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Second World Summit for Social Development Concludes with Call for Action in Doha

Kathmandu: The Second World Summit for Social Development concluded in Doha on November 6 with a strong call for countries to move from commitments to implementation, ensuring that the Doha Political Declaration delivers tangible progress on poverty reduction, decent work,...

  • November 07, 2025
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Under Nepal’s Presidency, ECOSOC is Advancing Global Cooperation
Lok Bahadur ThapaLok Bahadur Thapa

Under Nepal’s Presidency, ECOSOC is Advancing Global Cooperation

Since the Copenhagen Summit, 30 years ago, the world has seen extraordinary social and economic progress. People are healthier, more educated, and more connected than ever before. Yet we are still far from reaching the SDGs. Only 35 per cent...

  • November 05, 2025
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SDF Board Convenes 41st Meeting in Colombo, Appoints New Chair
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

SDF Board Convenes 41st Meeting in Colombo, Appoints New Chair

Kathmandu: The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) held its 41st Meeting of the Board of Directors on 20 November 2025 in a hybrid format, bringing together representatives from all Member States both in person in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and virtually on...

  • November 25, 2025
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Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development

Kathmandu: Gelephu (Bhutan), has been an important tourist destination at the India-Bhutan crossing. Roughly 41km from Kajalgaon, headquarter of Chirang, 50 km from Bongaigaon, and 340 km from Siliguri, India. Conventionally, this border crossing is mostly used for shipping and...

  • July 18, 2025
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Five Questions with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Five Questions with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey

The organization that connects South Asia with Southeast Asia—BIMSTEC—concluded its 6th Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, during the first week of April. Soon after, a BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers-level meeting was held in Kathmandu, adding momentum to the organization’s growing activity in...

  • June 25, 2025
  • 4 mins read
Landlocked Countries Transit Rights and Rights to Access the Sea
Britant KhanalBritant Khanal

Landlocked Countries Transit Rights and Rights to Access the Sea

Modern international order is constantly being moulded by the current demands of international politics and the precarious nature of crises. States today face and perceive a startling danger and threat of changing global politics, and the volatility of safeguarding state...

  • May 17, 2025
  • 6 mins read
16th EU–Nepal JCM: Deepening EU-Nepal Partnership
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

16th EU–Nepal JCM: Deepening EU-Nepal Partnership

Kathmandu: The European Union and Nepal convened the 16th meeting of the EU–Nepal Joint Commission (JC) in Brussels on November 28, 2025, reaffirming their commitment to an expanding and multifaceted partnership. The meeting reviewed progress across political, economic, developmental, and...

  • November 29, 2025
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Nepal and India Agree to Make Border Security More Effective
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal and India Agree to Make Border Security More Effective

Kathmandu: An understanding has been reached between the Armed Police Force, Nepal, and the Seema Surakshya Bal (Border Security Force), India, to forward necessary coordination and collaboration to make joint border patrol and border security more effective. During the 9th...

  • November 16, 2025
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United States Supports Nepali Army to Boost Air Capability
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

United States Supports Nepali Army to Boost Air Capability

The United States has supported Nepal in boosting its air capability. On 4 September, the Nepali Army officially received two M28 Sky Truck aircraft from the U.S. government. At a ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport, U.S. Ambassador Dean R. Thompson...

  • October 20, 2025
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Marking 50 Years of Friendship: Nepal-Vietnam Gear Up to Elevate Relationship
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Marking 50 Years of Friendship: Nepal-Vietnam Gear Up to Elevate Relationship

As Nepal and Vietnam mark half a century of diplomatic ties, the two nations are opening a new chapter in their relationship with a landmark visit by Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. Her three-day official visit, from August...

  • September 15, 2025
  • 4 mins read
Nepal-China: Reflecting on Friendship and Envisioning a Shared Future
Gao LiangGao Liang

Nepal-China: Reflecting on Friendship and Envisioning a Shared Future

On August 1, 2025, China and Nepal celebrated the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Since establishing ties in 1955, the two neighbors across the Himalayas have adhered to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, fostering comprehensive cooperation in political,...

  • September 14, 2025
  • 4 mins read
Nepal-Maldives
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal-Maldives

Diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Maldives were established on 1 August 1980. These relations are marked by goodwill, cooperation, and mutual understanding. They are further strengthened by the exchange of visits at various levels. As the founding members of...

  • September 03, 2025
  • 2 mins read

Diaspora
Over $24,000 Raised in New York at ADWAN Anniversary to Support Marginalized Women in Nepal

Over $24,000 Raised in New York at ADWAN Anniversary to Support Marginalized Women in Nepal

Diplomat Nepal November 12, 2025
Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi Organizes Discussion on the Role of Non-Resident Nepalis in Nation Building
  • November 10, 2025

Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi Organizes Discussion on the Role of Non-Resident Nepalis in Nation Building

Survey on the Diaspora Voting
  • September 03, 2025

Survey on the Diaspora Voting

The Voice behind the First Nepali Online Radio in the UAE
  • July 30, 2025

The Voice behind the First Nepali Online Radio in the UAE

Nepali National Appointed President of Tesla Group Europe
  • July 22, 2025

Nepali National Appointed President of Tesla Group Europe

Khasokhas Receives Digital Innovation Award from Local Media Association of America
  • June 30, 2025

Khasokhas Receives Digital Innovation Award from Local Media Association of America

Kesh B. Shahi Honored with Prestigious FBI National Academy Associate Life Membership
  • June 18, 2025

Kesh B. Shahi Honored with Prestigious FBI National Academy Associate Life Membership

Photo Feature
Tokha’s Traditional Chaku Making Industry Booms Ahead of Winter Festivals

Tokha’s Traditional Chaku Making Industry Booms Ahead of Winter Festivals

Beeju Maharjan November 27, 2025
Chhath Festival: Devotees Offering Argha to the Rising Sun
  • November 19, 2025

Chhath Festival: Devotees Offering Argha to the Rising Sun

Taudaha's Calm Water are Slowly Disappearing
  • November 13, 2025

Taudaha's Calm Water are Slowly Disappearing

Markets Come Alive as Nepal Prepares to Celebrate Tihar, the Festival of Lights
  • October 19, 2025

Markets Come Alive as Nepal Prepares to Celebrate Tihar, the Festival of Lights

Farmers in Gundu Busy Harvesting Makhmali Flowers Ahead of Tihar
  • October 19, 2025

Farmers in Gundu Busy Harvesting Makhmali Flowers Ahead of Tihar

Dashain Celebrates Across the Country
  • October 19, 2025

Dashain Celebrates Across the Country

Golden Cannon Bird on the Brink of Extinction in Nepal
  • October 19, 2025

Golden Cannon Bird on the Brink of Extinction in Nepal