Nepal
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sportsBritish Climber Kenton Cool Summits Everest for Record 20th Time
British mountaineer Kenton Cool sets a new record with his 20th ascent of Mount Everest, the most by any non-Sherpa climber.
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worldEverest Flood Warning System Fails, Thousands at Risk
A multi-million dollar early flood warning system in Nepal's Everest region has fallen into disrepair, leaving thousands of locals and tourists vulnerable to dangerous glacial lake bursts.
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worldEverest Climbing Season Delayed by Massive Glacier Blockage
A colossal ice serac halts ascent preparations on Mount Everest, threatening peak season schedules and potential summit 'traffic jams' for climbers.
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worldWildlife Filmmaking Pioneer Doug Allan Dies in Nepal at 74
Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, celebrated for his work on iconic BBC series like The Blue Planet, has passed away while trekking in Nepal.
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worldGlobal Time Zone Quirks Every Sophisticated Traveler Should Know
From Spain’s wartime clock shift to Nepal’s 45-minute offset, discover the world’s most unusual time zone anomalies.
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worldNepal's Youngest PM Sworn In After Youth-Led Protests
Balendra Shah, 35, takes oath as Nepal's new PM after winning a landslide election following youth-led protests.
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worldPanel Recommends Prosecution of Nepal’s Former PM Over Protest Violence
A panel investigating the deadly anti-corruption protests in Nepal recommends prosecution for former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and others.
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worldMiddle East war disrupts Asia-Pacific fuel, supply chains, and economies
Escalating conflict impacts energy prices, shipping, and livelihoods across Asia-Pacific regions.