Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, October 24, 2025
Summary
At least seven killed in a jeep accident in Rukum; Maoist Centre and Unified Socialist plan merger before elections; Nepal prepares for COP-30; Nepali AI company Fusemachines listed on NASDAQ; several films release nationwide.
Key Points
- At least seven people died in a jeep accident in Rukum West involving a vehicle traveling from Musikot Khalanga to Syalakhadi.
- The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist) are preparing to merge before November 16 to contest upcoming elections as a unified party.
- Nepal is intensifying preparations for the COP-30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, scheduled for November 10–21, focusing on various environmental and development issues.
- Nepali AI company Fusemachines, founded by Dr. Sameer Maskey, has been officially listed on NASDAQ, marking the first Nepali-origin company on the U.S. stock exchange.
- Nepali films 'Maijharo', 'Baristha Balaram', and 'Soltini' have been released nationwide with successful openings aligned with festival celebrations.
