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Cannes Breakthrough: Nepali director Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” made history at Cannes 2026, winning the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize—while “Everytime” by Sandra Wollner took the top award in the same section. NEPSE & Budget Buzz: The Nepal Stock Exchange closed the week higher ahead of the 2026-27 budget, with the benchmark ending at 2,758.49 points (+0.97%). Madhesh Power Shift: Madhesh Province’s cabinet was reshuffled as JSP and Janamat ministers exited and CPN-UML joined, with a vote of confidence expected soon. Tea Trade Unblocked: Nepal says the obstruction to Nepali tea exports to India has been resolved after diplomatic coordination. Everest Crowding & Tragedy: After a record 274 climbers reached the summit in a day, two Indian climbers died during descent, renewing safety and crowding concerns. Border Security: Sniffer dogs were deployed at the Jamunaha Nepal–India border to curb drugs and other smuggling. Digital Push: The government outlined plans to expand 4G, strengthen cyber security, and reduce the digital divide.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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May 17, 2026

Manaslu Circuit Trek gains ground as Nepal’s quieter high-altitude alternative

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May 21, 2026

Pathway Society’s Everest ride aims to fund new San Jose detox center

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May 20, 2026

Conflicting child marriage laws leave South Asian girls exposed, Equality Now warns

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May 19, 2026

Prenatal food supplements linked to better birth outcomes in global study

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May 17, 2026

Beyond Everest: Manaslu Circuit Trek Emerges as Nepal’s Next Big Adventure

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May 4, 2026

Nepal Protests India-China Agreement Over Disputed Himalayan Route

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Nepal Protests Pilgrimage Route Through Disputed Himalayan Pass

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