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Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister says talks with the US are stuck mainly because of “lack of trust,” with Tehran open to help—especially from China—while Israel-Lebanon extend their ceasefire to early June. Nepal Sugar Push: The government plans to cut sugar imports by boosting domestic output via improved sugarcane varieties and expanded industry capacity, after India’s export ban threat sparked price worries. Roads Update: East-West Highway expansion is nearing the finish line on the Narayan-Ghat-Butwal stretch (91% physical progress), but the Department of Roads has canceled the Mahakali River bridge contract over contractor non-performance. Digital Governance Gap: Ministry websites are online but often outdated and uneven, exposing a mismatch between “Digital Nepal” ambition and day-to-day execution. Markets Mood: NEPSE fell 13.71 points last week; investors reportedly lost about Rs 234 billion in market value as confidence stayed fragile. Energy & Power: The energy minister warned excess electricity is being wasted due to transmission gaps—pushing faster grid delivery. Industry Watch: India’s first SME-led semiconductor packaging facility opened in Rajasthan, while Nepal’s hospitality sector gets a boost with Accor signing TRIBE Kathmandu Budhanilkantha.
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