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The Chabad House in Kathmandu was evicted by its landlord due to fears of antisemitism and being associated with Israelis, prompting the Jewish community to seek a new location amid challenges and past attacks, highlighting issues of safety and acceptance for Jews in Nepal.
A California federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for about 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, ruling the decision was pre-ordained and unlawful, thus restoring their legal protections and work rights.
Nepal is scrapping its failed waste deposit scheme on Mount Everest after 11 years, due to its ineffectiveness in reducing high-altitude trash, and plans to implement a new non-refundable clean-up fee to better address the mountain's growing waste problem.
A deadly avalanche on Yalung Ri in Nepal was exacerbated by bureaucratic delays in obtaining rescue permits due to strict regional restrictions, leading to criticism of government red tape that hindered timely rescue efforts and contributed to the loss of seven lives.
Two avalanches in the Himalayas resulted in nine deaths, including members of expeditions on Dolma Khang and Yalung Ri, highlighting the need for improved safety measures amid challenging weather conditions caused by Cyclone Montha.
An avalanche on Nepal's Mount Yalung Ri has resulted in at least two deaths, with five people missing and several injured, complicating rescue efforts due to poor weather and high altitude.
Rescuers in Nepal are searching for seven climbers who were killed in an avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri, with some bodies recovered and others still missing, while additional climbers were injured and flown to Kathmandu. Two Italian climbers also died on a separate mountain after losing contact during heavy snowfall.
A tragic avalanche on Yalung Ri in Nepal has resulted in at least three deaths, including a French climber and two Nepalese, with four others feared dead amid ongoing rescue efforts hampered by weather. The incident highlights the dangers of Himalayan mountaineering, especially during the autumn season when weather conditions can be unpredictable.
An avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal killed 7 people, including 5 foreign climbers and 2 Nepali guides, with several others injured; rescue efforts are underway.
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the 1953 Everest expedition that first summited Mount Everest, has died at age 92 in Nepal. He was a key Sherpa guide during the historic climb by Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and remained active in mountaineering for decades. He expressed concerns about overcrowding and environmental issues on Everest in his later years.
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the team that first summited Mount Everest in 1953 alongside Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, has died at age 92 in Kathmandu, marking the end of a historic chapter in mountaineering history.
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first successful Everest expedition led by Hillary and Norgay in 1953, has died at age 92 in Kathmandu. He was a young porter during the historic climb and continued working in high-altitude mountaineering for decades, becoming a legend and inspiration.
The recent overthrow of Nepal's government amid widespread protests highlights regional instability in South Asia, challenging India's diplomatic efforts and its influence in the region, as neighboring countries experience political upheaval and shifting alliances that also embolden China.
Nepal appointed Sushila Karki, the country's first female chief justice, as interim prime minister following youth protests against corruption, with her leadership aimed at overseeing a transitional government until elections in 2026 amidst ongoing political unrest.
Youth-led protests across Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh reflect a new wave of political instability driven by frustration over corruption, inequality, and disillusionment with traditional political elites, with digital platforms playing a key role in organizing and inspiring these movements, raising questions about the potential for further regional upheavals.