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Nepal are facing the hosts UAE today in the championship-decider match to be held under the ACC Men's U-19 ODI Premier Cup.

The title match is scheduled to start at 10:30 am local time today at the Karwan Ground in Ajman of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

Nepal have defeated Malaysia by nine wickets while the UAE defeated Oman by eight wickets to secure a place in the final.

It may be noted that Nepal and the UAE have already qualified for the Asia Cup, as per the provision that the finalists will qualify directly for the Asia Cup.

Malaysia and Oman will play for third place today and the winner will be qualified for the Asia Cup. 

A total of 14 teams had participated in the competition. 

Organized by the Asian Cricket Council, the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 is being held in the UAE from December 12-21.

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago, BBC reported.

The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.

Aid has been sent into affected areas by air and by sea, but some villages have yet to receive anything, and there are reports of people stealing food and water to survive, according to BBC.

Hondurans have cast their ballots in a general election dominated by threats from US President Donald Trump, BBC reported. 

There are five presidential candidates, but the poll is essentially being seen as a three-way race between former defence minister Rixi Moncada of the leftist Libre party, TV host Salvador Nasralla from the centrist Liberals, and businessman Nasry "Tito" Asfura, of the right-wing National Party.

Trump has thrown his support behind Asfura and threatened to cut financial aid to the Central American nation if he does not win, according to BBC.

The death toll from devastating floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka has exceeded 330 people, as the country grapples with one of its worst weather disasters in years, BBC reported.

More than 200 are missing, and some 20,000 homes have been destroyed, sending 108,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre reported.

Officials said that about a third of the country was without electricity or running water as a state of emergency was announced, in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, according to BBC.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war were productive, but there's "more work to be done".

The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief negotiator, BBC reported.

Also at the meeting were President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Witkoff is due to visit Moscow for talks next week.

Women in the country are highly vulnerable to violence, particularly from relatives and kin, who account for up to 91 percent of sexual violence cases against women, according to data from Nepal Police.

The findings were highlighted in the annual report of the Nepal Police Headquarters, released today, marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

The report also points to an alarming rate of domestic violence, emphasizing the urgent need to build safer homes and supportive families for women.

Superintendent of Police Basundhara Khadka from the Crime Investigation Department presented the findings, detailing the facts surrounding violence against women.

Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki noted that while cases of violence against women are rising, so is the number of survivors reporting incidents to authorities, including the police. “Women have started breaking the silence about the violence they face,” he said.

Police Chief Karki stressed the need for combined efforts to address the issue, expressing concern over the growing number of cases. He added that neither educated nor uneducated individuals are immune from committing or experiencing violence.

The report also suggests that increased use of information technology has contributed to the rise in cases, and police efforts alone are insufficient to combat the problem. Economic hardship and financial dependence, he noted, further discourage survivors from seeking justice.

Nepal Police currently provides services to women, children, and senior citizens through 260 units across the country, Karki added.

Under Secretary Kabita Aryal of the Department of Health Services said no woman, regardless of age or geographic location, is untouched by violence. She added that only 28 percent of survivors have approached authorities for support, highlighting that silence surrounding violence remains a serious concern.

Officials from various government bodies, including Milan Bhattarai from the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Meena Aryal from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Roshani Devi Karki of the National Women Commission, echoed the urgency of collective action to combat violence against women.

Karki also stated that hostility toward survivors remains a significant challenge in delivering justice. She highlighted the National Women Commission’s “Let’s Report 1145” hotline, which has been operating for years to respond to cases of violence, and emphasized the need for survivor-centered service approaches.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 26. 51 points to close at 2, 649. 52 points on Sunday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 4. 67 points to close at 456. 98 points.

A total of 15,736,372-unit shares of 342 companies were traded for Rs 7. 08 billion.

Meanwhile, Sagar Distillery Limited (SAGAR) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.
Likewise, 10% NIMB Debenture 2090 (NIMBD90) was the top loser as its price fell by 8. 99 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 50 trillion.

BIN (BPO in Nepal) has officially made its global debut as the country’s first fully integrated Business Process Outsourcing company, stepping onto the international stage with the ambition to compete at a world-class level.

The launch marks a significant milestone for Nepal’s service industry, reinforcing the nation’s growing potential as a rising hub for high-value outsourcing solutions.

Under the leadership of Co-Founder and Chairman Bhaban Bhatta, former President of the Non-Resident NepaliAssociation (NRNA) and an accomplished international entrepreneur, BIN aims to expand Nepal’s presence in the globalBPO sector.

With a clear goal of redefining business support services through innovation, efficiency, and integrated delivery, thecompany is committed to providing world-class solutions tailored to the evolving needs of domestic and internationalclients. 

BIN’s comprehensive service portfolio includes:

1. Digital Marketing & Branding

 2. Video Production & Creative Content

 3. Web Development & IT Solutions

 4. Customer Support Services

 5. Legal & Compliance Services

 6. Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

7. Investment Advisory & Business Consulting

8. HR Outsourcing & Talent Management

“Our objective is to position Nepal as a competitive global outsourcing hub,” said Chairman Bhaban Bhatta, underscoring BIN's ambition to blend diverse expertise with advanced technology. “By integrating specialized skills and modernsolutions, we aim to empower businesses worldwide with enhanced efficiency, scalability, and trust.”