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The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian Mbappe in Dallas on Tuesday, AFP reported. 

But it was heartbreak for Belgium's substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens, sent on late, who spilled a shot into the path of Merino.

The dramatic finale came after Fabian Ruiz had opened the scoring for Spain, before Charles De Ketelaere grabbed one back for Belgium against the run of play before halftime, according to AFP. 

The government has said 836 Nepali citizens who had fallen victims to the online fraud were rescued from the border areas of Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand in Southeast Asia since the government assumed office on March 27, 2026. 

During a regular press meet organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, Ministry Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri said that among the rescued 709 were from Cambodia, 113 from Myanmar, eight from Laos and six from Thailand. 

According to him, the Ministry continues coordinated initiatives to rescue Nepalis who have fallen victims to online scamming centres operating in the border areas of Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand in the Southeast. Similarly, initiatives are underway to raise awareness on the matter. 

Similarly, the Ministry held discussions with the authorities on waiving visa fees and fines for Nepalis overstaying abroad. It was done in response to the continuous request of the embassies.

This year, the Cambodian government has waived the fees for a total of 602 people.

The government prepared separate strategies that aimed to implement effective economic diplomacy for 10 countries including India, China, the US, the UK, Australia, Japan, Germany, Belgium, South Korea and the UAE in the fiscal year, 2081/082 BS and for the remaining 10 countries  for this year. 

According to the Ministry, it is committed to ensuring passport services to Nepali citizens in a more convenient and effective way. It was further shared that the public submissions were sought regarding the proposed amendment to the Passport Act 2076 to make the relevant services timely, reliable and technology-friendly.  

An agreement of collaboration has already been signed with the Department of Postal Services to deliver printed passports to the concerned districts and area offices as early as possible. The agreement has been in effect since its signing.  

The Ministry has initiated a process to allow the public to apply for a passport from a nearby district or area administration office in line with the objective of providing people-friendly services, the Ministry Spokesperson added.

Lawmakers have demanded an impartial investigation into the self-immolation and subsequent death of Ganesh Nepali (25) of Mugu. 

Nepali had immolated himself at Tripureshwor, Kathmandu on July 9.

Soon after the commencement of the meeting of the House of Representatives today, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal allocated time to lawmaker Basana Thapa to put forth her views after lawmakers of the opposition parties protested by standing up from their respective seats. 

On the occasion, Thapa questioned why the government remained silent on Nepali’s self-immolation attempt on Thursday. 

She argued that no one's safety is ensured by changing green buses into blue ones, adding the government has created an environment that compels landless squatters to finish themselves. 

Bhumika Limbu Subba drew the government's attention, saying Ganesh Nepali had attempted self-immolation after he was fined Rs 10,000 for parking a motorcycle. 

Parbati BK asked the government to provide compensation to the deceased's family while Radhika Ramtel demanded an investigation into the incident. 

Gyan Bahadur Shahi asked the government to create an environment where even poor people could survive easily in the capital city. 

Speaking in the urgent hour of the meeting, Khadka Bahadur Shahi and Barsha Man Pun expressed sorrow over the death of Ganesh Nepali, saying it is tragic that Nepali chose self-immolation. 

Ashika Tamang, Yashoda Kumari Baral and Shahajan Khautn complained that the state turned its deaf ear towards the self-immolation incident.

Saying Ganesh Nepali died in the course of treatment at Bir Hospital after self-immolation attempt, Ain Mahar wondered why the family members of Nepali were not allowed to meet him. 

Gita Gurung drew the government's attention on the issue of landless squatters.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 1. 13 points to close at 2, 600. 78 points on Friday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 58 points to close at 453. 60 points.

A total of  10,660,537-unit shares of 367 companies were traded for Rs 1. 50 billion.

Meanwhile, Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 66 percent.

Likewise, Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited (BGWT) was the top loser as their price fell by 7. 84 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 46 trillion.

Kratikal Tech Limited, the India-based AI-powered cybersecurity company, co-founded by Nepali entrepreneur Dip Jung Thapa, has made history with its IPO being oversubscribed by 205.08 times on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). 

The listing is believed to be the first venture company founded by a Nepali entrepreneur on the Indian stock market.

The IPO opened for subscription on June 30, 2026, and closed on July 2, 2026. 

Founded in 2013 in Noida by three college friends — Dip Jung Thapa, Pavan Kumar, and Paratosh Kumar — Kratikal Tech Limited has grown into a trusted provider of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

Originally from Khotang, Thapa serves as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. A B.Techgraduate from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), he previously worked as a Product Manager at Paytm.

He said the IPO marks the beginning of Kratikal's next phase of growth, with plans to expand into the United States and the Middle East.

The company has also partnered with GAP Technologies in Nepal to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities in its founders’ homeland.

Ganesh Nepali, a youth from Mugu who was receiving treatment at Bir Hospital for burn injuries, has passed away.

Spokesperson of Bir Hospital, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, confirmed that Nepali who self immolated at Tripureshwor, Kathmandu on Thursday passed away a while ago while under treatment in the ICU.

Earlier, the Bir Hospital had held a press conference and said that Nepali who had sustained about 60 percent burn injury was in critical health condition.

Even though the government had completed preparations to take him to India for further treatment, the doctors suggested that he shouldn’t be taken out of the ICU immediately because his condition was very critical.

Sixteen people including 10 Indian nationals died of high altitude sickness in Mustang district during the fiscal year 2082/83 BS.

According to Province Hospital Jomsom, 10 Indians, five Nepalis and one Mexican lost their lives due to high altitude sickness during the period of the fiscal year 2082/83.

Medical Superintendent of the Hospital, Dr Samikshya Kandel, shared that a person died of high altitude sickness in the month of Bhadra, one in Ashoj, three in Kartik, two in Mangsir, two in Chaitra and three others in Jestha. They were between 50 to 84 years of age, she added. 

In the fiscal year 2081/82 BS, nine people including five Indians, three Nepalis and one American had lost their lives due to high altitude sickness. 

Physically disabled persons, senior citizens and patients with chronic diseases remain at high-risk of high-altitude sickness.

A pedestrian died when an oxygen cylinder exploded at Makalbari in Gokarneshwor Municipality -4 this morning. 

According to the Spokesperson at the District Police Range Kathmandu Pawan Kumar Bhattarai Bishnu Thapa (41) of Makalbari of Gokarneshwor-8 died in the incident.

An oxygen cylinder exploded while being transported to Panchpokhari Primary Hospital in Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok. The vehicle was carrying the cylinder along with two fire extinguishers.