The American Express Times
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Gopal Man Shrestha, a signatory to historic peace accord, dies at 83
Veteran Nepali Congress leader Gopal Man Shrestha, who played a key role in Nepal’s democratic movements and served in various government positions, died at age 83 after battling cancer. His passing marks the loss of a crucial figure in Nepal’s transition to a federal democratic republic, with party leaders recognizing his lifelong dedication to democracy…
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Albany bypasses the Fourth Amendment
New York lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require social media companies to respond to law enforcement search warrants within 72 hours to expedite…
Armed robber pleads guilty to half-million dollar Brinks heist
David Ortiz pleaded guilty to armed robbery for stealing over $500,000 from a Brinks armored truck in Queens in June 2025. He faces up to…
No congressional bailout for Illinois
Illinois has requested $41.6 billion in federal coronavirus relief, including $10 billion for state pension obligations, amid ongoing debates over the proper use of pandemic…
Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to ‘coolcations’?
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The price of artistic immortality in ‘Kokuho’ film
The Japanese film “Kokuho” follows the intertwined lives of two Kabuki actors, Kikuo and Shunshuke, under the mentorship of a renowned master, exploring their pursuit…
Parliament will be back with little on its plate
Nepal’s federal parliament will resume sessions this week with a limited agenda, featuring only eight bills under consideration in the House of Representatives and none…
Beyond the unreasonable man: The challenges faced by Dr Govinda KC
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Govinda KC began his 24th hunger strike on July 23 to demand reforms in Nepal’s health and education sectors. His ongoing protests…
Legal ambiguity stalls police bid to probe doctor over minor’s egg extraction
A 17-year-old girl from Lalitpur was hospitalized with severe complications after undergoing an illegal egg extraction at an IVF clinic, prompting a police investigation into…
Disruptions at Nepal-China border crossings threaten festival supplies
Landslides and flood damage have forced the closure and limited operations at Nepal’s three main border crossings with China, severely disrupting trade and stranding cargo…
Equatorial Guinea youth warns of Russian recruitment trap
Daniel Angel Masie Nchama, a former IT student from Equatorial Guinea, revealed how he was deceived and brutally deployed by Russian forces as an African…
Doctors launch nationwide protest after attack on Birgunj doctor following death of heart patient
Doctors across Nepal began a nationwide boycott of all non-emergency medical services to demand better security and legal protection following a violent attack on a…
Taiwan says has cut LNG imports from Papua New Guinea
Taiwan has reduced its liquefied natural gas imports from Papua New Guinea after the latter closed Taiwan's representative office in Port Moresby under pressure from…
Nepal leans ever more on India for food
Nepal’s food import bill surged to Rs434.26 billion last fiscal year, driven by rising domestic demand, remittance-fueled purchasing power, and a widening gap between local…
The illusion of margin lending
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Flight MH370 families want ‘facts’ as China court hears appeal
Relatives of Chinese passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have appealed a Beijing court ruling that awarded compensation but failed to resolve key questions about…
Five-member committee investigates Sunsari communal violence amid tensions
A government-appointed committee has launched an investigation into the communal violence in Sunsari’s Dewanganj Rural Municipality, which left one person dead and dozens injured during…
BYD takes on Japanese rivals with small ‘kei’ car
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has launched the Racco, a super-compact electric kei car, marking its entry into Japan’s competitive kei car market. This move…
Kantipur to broadcast second edition of Indoor Super League
Kantipur Television has been announced as the official broadcaster for the second Nepal Indoor Super League, scheduled from September 7 to 13. This partnership aims…
No excuse for excessive force in Sunsari crowd control
Security forces in Nepal opened fire during a crowd-control operation in Sunsari’s Dewangunj area, resulting in the death of Om Prakash Mehta and injuries to…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Washington to secure fresh Trump support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with former US President Donald Trump in Washington to seek renewed military aid, including Patriot missile systems, amid escalating conflict…
Nepali worker buried in Iraq without family’s knowledge, decades-long repatriation failure
Bimal BK, a Nepali migrant worker who died in Iraq in July 2025, was buried there without his family’s knowledge nearly 10 months later, despite…
Indian minister sues Meta over defamatory social media posts
India’s road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has sued Meta and other tech companies for approximately $1.14 million, alleging defamatory social media posts falsely link him…
Foreign star power drives NPL Season 3 hype
The Nepal Premier League franchises are actively signing high-profile foreign players and staff, including Pokhara Avengers appointing former Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis as head…
The resignation of Education Minister Pradhan in India signals political shift
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following widespread protests over repeated examination paper leaks that called into question the fairness of competitive exams. His departure…
Tunisian power cuts leave farmers counting the cost
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Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences
Myanmar’s military-backed parliament has passed a law authorizing the death penalty for those who forcibly coerce or detain victims to work in online scam operations.…
AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital
Seoul has deployed an AI surveillance system on 17 bridges over the Han River to detect and prevent potential suicide attempts by quickly alerting emergency…
David Jonsson is the new Black Panther
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‘I had to sell my house’ – ‘Lord of the Rings’ star on ‘small’ salary for trilogy
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Stanton’s Return to Yankees Lineup Uncertain
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‘Lost kids’ crisis: Hilton rips Becerra over migrant mess
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accused former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra of failing to prevent tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from going missing…
Transgender Employee Sues NBCUniversal for Harassment and Retaliation
A transgender employee, Nikki Campus, has sued NBCUniversal and Universal Studios alleging harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination following her transition and inappropriate conduct by…
California Democrats Lead Fight Against Republican Voter ID Proposal
California Democrats have initiated a multimillion-dollar campaign to defeat Proposition 39, a Republican-backed measure that would impose new voter ID requirements and stricter citizenship verification.…
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Yosemite Gateway Town
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