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      <title><![CDATA[Three Nepali organisations in US hand over $226,000 to Foreign Minister Khanal for Bhotekoshi flood victims]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Minister Khanal expressed gratitude to the organisations and the Nepali community for their solidarity with and support for Nepalis affected by the floods.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Government's policy to utilize the diaspora as an important partner in Nepal's economic transformation: Foreign Minister Khanal]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Government's vision on utilizing the knowledge, skills, capital, technology, and networks of the Nepali diaspora for Nepal's economic development and transformation.
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      <title><![CDATA[FM Khanal busy in New York in sideline meetings ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The two leaders held constructive discussions on matters of mutual interest and stressed the need to further strengthen the close and cooperative bilateral relations between Nepal and the UAE in areas of mutual benefit.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shah’s UN speech draws coverage from major international media outlets]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The international attention came as Shah used his first major appearance at the UN to place Nepal’s climate vulnerability and the August floods at the centre of his foreign-policy message.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wagle leaves for Doha to attend AIIB annual meeting]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wagle is scheduled to participate in the session of the AIIB Board of Governors and discuss multilateral cooperation and investment mobilisation in Nepal’s priority areas, including infrastructure development, climate adaptation, renewable energy, post-disaster reconstruction and economic growth.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nepal’s Participation in UNGA Enhanced International Image: PM Shah]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[During his address, he proposed establishing a “Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism” for monitoring vulnerable glacial lakes, strengthening early warning systems, and promoting cross-border coordination. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nepal and India Navigate a New Chapter in Border Diplomacy]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Foreign ministers from Kathmandu and New Delhi convened in a landmark session aimed at resolving long-standing border disputes while expanding economic cooperation.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Assessing China's BRI Investments in Nepal: Progress and Pitfalls]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive review of Belt and Road Initiative projects reveals both transformative infrastructure and mounting debt concerns.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nepal's Delegation Sets Ambitious Agenda at UN Climate Summit]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Led by the Minister for Forests and Environment, Nepal presents a comprehensive mountain nations climate framework.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can SAARC Be Revived? Assessing Prospects for Regional Cooperation]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a decade of dormancy, renewed geopolitical shifts create an opening for South Asian regional integration.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water Wars in the Himalayas: The Geopolitics of Transboundary Rivers]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As glacial melt accelerates, competition for Himalayan water resources intensifies among riparian nations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nepal Climbs FDI Rankings as Hydropower Sector Draws Global Investors]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[World Bank report highlights Nepal's improving investment climate and renewable energy potential.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explainer: What the Quad Means for Nepal]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Understanding the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and its implications for Himalayan nations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Opinion: Non-Alignment in the 21st Century — Nepal Must Define Its Own Path]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As great power competition intensifies, Nepal's traditional non-aligned stance requires thoughtful modernization.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Intelligence Assessment: Indo-Pacific Power Shifts in Q2 2026]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kathmandu Affairs Intelligence Unit presents its quarterly assessment of strategic developments across the Indo-Pacific.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Nepal Uses Tourism Diplomacy to Project Soft Power]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From Everest expeditions to cultural festivals, tourism remains Nepal's most effective diplomatic instrument.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[EU-Nepal Trade Agreement Negotiations Enter Critical Phase]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Enhanced market access for Nepali exports could transform the country's economic trajectory.]]></description>
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