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How the US Aid Freeze Shook up the Geopolitics of Nepal’s Power Trade
The Trump administration froze a $500 million grant to Nepal, changing the calculus of the China-India-U.S. tug of war over its power sector.
Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest
The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot ...
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Concerns raised as Nepal begins to feel impact of overtourism on Mount Everest
Overtourism and the adverse effects of climate change on Mount Everest are raising concerns among authorities in Nepal.
“Everest” true story: Here’s what happened to the real Mount Everest disaster climbers (plus a side-by-side look at the film’s cast)
Though Jason Clarke and Jake Gyllenhaal lead an A-list cast in Everest, the real star of the 2015 movie is the mountain ...
The Ice Doctors Set to Prepare the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest
The Mount Everest Season Begins The spring climbing season will begin in the next several weeks in the Himalayas – including teams headed to Mount Everest. The ...
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Project Steering Committee, Joint Working Group meets on India-Nepal cross border railway links commences
Kathmandu [Nepal], March 4 (ANI): India and Nepal held the 9th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the (JWG) meetings from February 27-28 in the national capital, to review the implementation of ...
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China targets ‘around 5%' growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount
China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" and laid out stimulus measures to boost its economy amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. Beijing raised its budget ...
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Nepali mountaineer climbs Everest for record 27th time
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest ... France-Presse. Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks, including the 8,849-metre Everest, and welcomes ...