President Paudel and Prime Minister Karki hold meeting
President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting in Sheetal Niwas on Wednesday.
During the meeting, they discussed current politics, upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026 and security situation, said the President's Secretariat.
NC withdraws support to Madhes government
Nepali Congress has withdrawn its support from the Madhes Province government.
The Parliamentary Party meeting held at the Nepali Congress Madhes Province Office in Janakpurdham on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of support to the government.
Parliamentary Party leader Krishna Yadav informed that the decision was taken at the Parliamentary Party meeting to withdraw the support extended to the government effective from today and recall the ministers participating in the government.
12 high mast lights installed in Kathmandu
High mast lights have been installed at various locations, including the New Bus Park area, under the ‘Bright City’ initiative launched by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).
According to information shared by Mayor Balen Shah on social media, the city government has begun installing a total of 62 high mast lights. So far, 12 have already been installed.
The remaining lights are expected to be installed before the Dashain festival.
The project is estimated to cost Rs 100 million, fully funded through KMC’s internal sources.
Gold price hits new record at Rs 223, 000 per tola
The price of gold reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Wednesday, setting a new historical record.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 300 per tola to reach Rs 223, 000 per tola today.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 20 and is being traded at Rs 2, 700 per tola.
Egypt’s Pyramids beat Al-Ahli to secure African-Asian-Pacific Cup title
Pyramids forward Fiston Mayele scored a hat-trick to lead his side to the African-Asian-Pacific Cup title, following a 3-1 win over AFC Champions League winners Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The African champions will play in the Challenger Cup against the winner of the match between Mexico's Cruz Azul and the CONMEBOL champions on December 13, for a place in the Intercontinental Cup final against European champions Paris St Germain four days later.
Mayele opened the scoring for the Egyptian side in the 21st minute, and the goal stood after a VAR review, according to Reuters.
De Zerbi savours win over PSG but says Marseille must focus on next game
Olympique de Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi described his side's 1-0 win over Paris St Germain on Monday as one of the best days since his arrival at the club, but said they must keep building momentum if they are to become a great team, Reuters reported.
Nayef Aguerd's early header proved decisive at the Stade Velodrome as Marseille secured their first home league win over their bitter rivals since 2011.
PSG claimed their fourth straight title last season and a record-extending 13th overall, while Marseille finished as runners-up, according to Reuters.
Isak opens Liverpool account, Ekitike scores winner and sees red
Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The Swede, a record 125 million pounds ($169.04 million) signing from Newcastle United, found the net in the 43rd minute of a scrappy match -- 38 seconds after Southampton's Adam Armstrong had hit the crossbar.
Federico Chiesa provided the assist, as he did for Ekitike, cutting the ball back for Isak to slot coolly home, according to Reuters.
Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid dispatch Levante 4-1
Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the season with a swashbuckling 4-1 victory over Levante on Tuesday, as Vinicius Jr orchestrated the first-half demolition before Kylian Mbappe's second-half brace sealed a comprehensive win, Reuters reported.
The result keeps Real Madrid comfortably atop the standings on 18 points after six matches, stretching their lead to five points over reigning champions Barcelona, who have a game in hand ahead of Thursday's clash at Real Oviedo. Levante languish in 16th place on four points.
It was a particularly satisfying night for Vinicius Jr, who was under scrutiny after a mixed start under new manager Xabi Alonso, according to Reuters.
