Nepse plunges by 30. 02 points on Sunday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 30. 02 points to close at 2, 566. 09 points on Sunday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 5. 90 points to close at 445. 62 points.
A total of 10,619,180-unit shares of 323 companies were traded for Rs 4. 90 billion.
Meanwhile, Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited (DHEL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 99 percent.
Likewise, Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (USLB) was the top loser as its price fell by 10. 00 percent.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 45 trillion.
Migrant vessel sinks off Malaysia-Thailand border, hundreds missing
Hundreds were missing on Nov 9 after a boat sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, as 10 survivors and one body were recovered, the Malaysian maritime authority said, Reuters reported.
More victims might still be found at sea some three days after the sinking of the vessel, which left Buthidaung, Myanmar, with about 300 people on board, said First Admiral Romli Mustafa, the maritime authority director of the northern Malaysian states of Kedah and Perlis.
Among the survivors found in the waters off Langkawi were three Myanmar men, two Rohingya men and one Bangladeshi man, while the body was that of a Rohingya woman, state media Bernama said, citing Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah, according to Reuters.
Russian attacks target nuclear substations, kill seven, Ukraine says
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting substations that supply two nuclear power plants and killing seven people, Ukrainian officials said on Nov 8, Reuters reported.
“Russia once again targeted substations that power the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X.
“These were not accidental but well-planned strikes. Russia is deliberately endangering nuclear safety in Europe.”
Govt is determined to give political outlet to the country through elections: Home Minister Aryal
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has asserted that the government has moved ahead with a determination to give an outlet to the country through elections.
Taking to a social networking site, Home Minister Aryal stressed that the government was active to fulfill the responsibility of giving a political outlet to the county by holding elections and maintaining good governance in the country.
He added, "There is no alternative before us except working with pure heart and responsibility. At the end of our term, we will thank the people for their patience."
Sharing that the Home Ministry is a very sensitive ministry from every point of view, the Home Minister opined, "We cannot share every activity of the ministry."
Philippines evacuates 100,000 people as Fung-wong intensifies into super typhoon
The Philippines evacuated over 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions as Fung-wong intensified on Sunday into a super typhoon ahead of its expected arrival later in the day, threatening to unleash torrential rains, destructive winds, and storm surges, Reuters reported.
Storm alert signals have been hoisted across large parts of the Philippines, with Signal No. 5, the highest warning, raised over southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes and coastal areas of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, while Metro Manila and surrounding areas are under Signal No. 3.
Packing sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph, Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, is forecast to make landfall in Aurora province in central Luzon Sunday night at the earliest, according to Reuters.
Syria's Sharaa arrives in US for Trump talks after sanctions lifted
Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa has arrived in Washington for an official visit, just two days after the US formally revoked his status as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, BBC reported.
The former Islamist militant will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, eleven months after his rebel alliance ousted Bashar al-Assad.
Hours before his arrival in the US capital it was announced that Syrian security services had detained dozens of suspected members of the so-called Islamic State group, according to BBC.
Gold price increases by Rs 200 per tola on Sunday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 200 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 238, 600 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 238, 400 per tola on Friday.
Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 3, 015 per tola today.
Kane nets late equaliser but Bayern's winning run ends with Union draw
Harry Kane headed in a stoppage-time equaliser to avoid Bayern Munich's first defeat of the season but their 2-2 draw at Union Berlin ended their record winning start across all competitions, Reuters reported.
Union thought they had won it with Danilho Goekhi's second goal in the 83rd minute but Kane headed in the leveller. Bayern top the Bundesliga on 28 points, six ahead of RB Leipzig.
Bayern, who had made it 16 victories from 16 games with 2-1 win at Champions League holders Paris St Germain 2-1 on Tuesday, looked to have run out of steam against the hard-working Berliners, according to Reuters.
