8 stories tagged #Nepal

  1. British Climber Kenton Cool Summits Everest for Record 20th Time
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    British 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Everest Flood Warning System Fails, Thousands at Risk
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    Everest 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Everest Climbing Season Delayed by Massive Glacier Blockage
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    Everest 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Wildlife Filmmaking Pioneer Doug Allan Dies in Nepal at 74
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    Wildlife 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Global Time Zone Quirks Every Sophisticated Traveler Should Know
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    Global 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Nepal's Youngest PM Sworn In After Youth-Led Protests
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    Nepal'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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Panel Recommends Prosecution of Nepal’s Former PM Over Protest Violence
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    Panel 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Middle East war disrupts Asia-Pacific fuel, supply chains, and economies
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    Middle East war disrupts Asia-Pacific fuel, supply chains, and economies

    Escalating conflict impacts energy prices, shipping, and livelihoods across Asia-Pacific regions.

    2mo ago 2 min read